CHAPTER 12 PSYC QUIZ
Henry is juror number four in a murder trial. He believes the accused is guilty, but when the jurors vote it becomes clear he is the only one that thinks this way. Henry votes not guilty along with the other jurors despite what he sees as evidence clearly indicating guilt. This is an example of the ________ effect.
Asch
Which statement about Sternberg's triangular theory of love is incorrect?
Different aspects of love are hierarchical. For example, companionate love is much better and longer lasting than consummate love.
What is a major problem with the original Milgram study?
Milgram lied to his respondents, making his study borderline unethical.
What was the major flaw in the Stanford prison experiment?
Zimbardo did not use a control group.
Billie is a(n) ________ because he believes people over age 65 should have their driver's license suspended, the elderly use up important social resources, and they occupy jobs that should belong to younger, more capable people.
ageist
Diane and Bruce share their intimate thoughts and emotions and are physically attracted to each other, but their love does not contain any expectations beyond that. Their love is called ________.
romantic
The field of social psychology studies topics at the intrapersonal level. These topics include ________.
emotions and attitudes, the self, and social cognition
Suppose you hate reality shows, but you pretend to like them in order to fit in, feel good, and be accepted by your friends, who all love reality television. This is an example of ________ social influence.
normative
What is the just-world hypothesis?
an ideology common in the United States that people get the outcomes they deserve
The ________ is demonstrated by the attack on Kitty Genovese.
bystander effect
Based on the discussion in your text, which of the following strategies would effectively reduce prejudice between groups?
having groups meet under equal terms and cooperate on a task
People view the Environmental Protection Agency as competent and believe they know correct information regarding what individuals should do to protect the environment, so they possess ________ social influence when it comes to enforcing a group norm of recycling.
informational
Which of the following is an example of the self-fulfilling prophecy?
telling someone with dyslexia she cannot learn to read, leading her to become illiterate even though she could learn to read with a bit of extra effort
Rhona and Jerome share each other's thoughts and feelings and are prepared to support each other, but they do not feel physical attraction. Their love is called ________.
companionate
Nicole wants a cookie. Heather has a cookie. Nicole pushes Heather and takes her cookie. Nicole doesn't intend to hurt Heather, Nicole just wants the cookie. This is an example of ________.
instrumental aggression
