Psychology B Unit 1: Social Psychology

Which is an example of stereotyping?

Maryann believes that all Mexicans are hard workers.

What are people from individualistic cultures more likely to do than people from collectivistic cultures? Select all that apply.

enjoy personal achievement define the self in terms of traits and personal abilities

What examples describe altruistic behavior? Select all that apply.

giving money to the homeless volunteering for community service

James describes himself as a sensitive guy, a good husband, and a loving father. This is an example of what?

self-concept

Lesson 2

Attitudes and Attribution Theory

Lesson 4

Bias

Lesson 5

Cultural Influences on Self

According to research on obedience, in which scenarios would drivers be most likely to obey the traffic laws at an intersection?

A police officer stands at an intersection to help stop people from speeding.

What does the social exchange theory suggest about the nature of altruism?

Altruistic behavior occurs only when benefits to the self outweigh costs to the self.

Which best illustrate the idea of self-concept? Select all that apply.

Carla thinks of herself as the mother of her children. Carla thinks of herself as outgoing, a talented singer, and a people person.

Devon is upset at his football coach for not including him during an important part of their most recent game. He thinks this is because his coach is stubborn and has a personal dislike for Devon. How would attribution theory and the details of this situation explain Devon's behavior?

Devon is making a dispositional attribution because he is attributing his coach's behavior to the coach's internal characteristics.

What kind of situation is groupthink likely to create?

Group members agree with each other too easily and make irrational decisions, resulting in poor work.

A police officer is interviewing a person caught mugging someone on the street. He immediately attributes the person's behavior to their low character. How does attribution theory explain the way the police officer attributes the mugger's behavior?

He is using distributional attribution because he is attributing behavior to internal characteristics.

Lesson 3

Individual and Group Behavior

Which are true about gender discrimination? Select all that apply.

It can affect hiring and employment decisions. There can be negative consequences for those who violate gender role expectations.

Which are effects of biased thinking and discrimination? Select all that apply.

People who experience discrimination have higher stress. People who experience discrimination are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol.

What situation accurately describes the fundamental attribution error?

Sanaa thought her friend's delayed text response meant she was angry at her, when her friend actually had a family emergency.

Lesson 1

Social Relations

Which are ways in which stereotypes affect society? Select all that apply.

Stereotyping can lead to Asians being hired for jobs that require math skills over artistry. Stereotyping can make it harder for women to get a high-paying job.

Why is subliminal advertising considered an ineffective method for changing attitudes?

The effect subliminal advertising may have is not strong enough to overcome an existing attitude.

Which is the most accurate definition of prejudice?

a negative judgment about a group of people

Which is the most accurate definition of bias?

a preference for one thing, idea, group, or person over another

What is the meaning of attitude as it relates to psychology?

a way of thinking or feeling about something that is reflected in a person's behavior

What factors influence attitude formation? Select all that apply.

behavior observation personal experiences social influences

Match each type of bias with the correct example.

discrimination: Jason refuses to hire any women to work at his company. prejudice: Jason has a strong dislike of Asians. stereotyping: Jason believes that African Americans are more likely to be criminals.

When groupthink occurs, groups are driven to hasty, poorly thought-out decisions because

group members are pressured to agree with each other and get along

Match each example of group behavior with the correct group dynamic or phenomenon.

groupthink: Beth is discouraged from disagreeing with other committee members at a board meeting. social loafing: Although two team members are working hard, two other team members are slacking off. the bystander effect: A group of people gather around a person who is injured, but nobody helps. social facilitation: Jane helps with housework more than she usually would at a dinner party because she believes others are watching her.

When Angela was a young child, she almost drowned in a swimming pool. Angela continues to have a negative attitude toward swimming and refuses to get into a pool, even when her friends have invited her to pool parties. What factor influencing attitude formation does this situation describe?

personal experience

Match each type of bias with the correct example.

prejudice: Victoria feels uncomfortable around gay people and doesn't like to be around them. discrimination: Victoria posts hateful comments on social media about gay people. stereotyping: Victoria believes that most gay men are funny and well-dressed.

A friend explains to you the attraction she feels for a mutual friend. She speaks to you about their shared love of political engagement and their optimistic outlooks on their lives in the future. What factor influencing attraction does this situation describe?

similarity

An advertisement for a food delivery subscription service offers a free trial for new customers for the first two weeks of the service. Customers have the option at the end of the trial to continue their subscription or to cancel. The expectation from the service's creators is that people will want to continue subscribing to the service after their free trial is over because of the value it brings to their lives. What persuasive method does this situation describe?

the "foot-in-the-door" technique

Which is the most accurate definition of culture?

the beliefs, customs, and arts of a particular society, time, group, or place

In the middle of the day, two cars collide at an intersection and the drivers both appear unconscious. A large number of people gather around the cars, some taking pictures with their phones. One confused person looks around and says "Isn't someone going to do something?" This situation is an example of what?

the bystander effect

What is the meaning of attraction as it relates to social psychology?

the feeling of interest that serves as the basis of personal relationships

What describes the focus of attribution theory?

the ways people interpret causes for the behaviors of themselves and others

When is conformity is more likely to occur?

when more people apply pressure and when behavior is publicly expressed

Which are real-life consequences of gender discrimination in the United States? Select all that apply.

Women are less likely to be selected for higher-paying leadership roles than men. Men and women who deviate from traditional gender roles are treated poorly.