Social Psychology Exam 1

Historical or publicly-available data is often used for what type of research? a) experimental research b) implicit research c) field study research d) archival research

d) archival research

Sometimes, a researcher's study is meant to be deceptive, but it actually contains hints and clues about its true nature. These hints are known as a) demand characteristics b) primes c) anecdotal evidence d) cover story

a) demand characteristics

Which common saying is the foundation of the concept of reciprocity? a) if you scratch my back, i'll scratch yours b) where there is smoke, these is fire c) when thunder you hear, lightning is near d) beauty is in the eye of the beholder

a) if you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours

The Implicit Association Task (IAT) used in research, which records participants' reactions times to categorizing objects, is measuring what type of attitude? a) implicit attitude b) explicit attitude c) ambiguous attitude d) controlled attitude

a) implicit attitude

Which research technique is used in social psychology to avoid the problem of having participants change their thoughts or behaviors as a result of being watched? a) naturalistic observation b) laboratory studies c) formal experiments d) quasi-experiments

a) naturalistic observation

Rueben is in a biology class and the professor tells the students to find a lab partner. Rueben immediately approaches an Asian classmate because Rueben believes that all Asian students are naturally gifted in mathematics and science. Rueben's mental shortcut is an example of a(n) _____ a) stereotype b) prejudice c) attribution d) discrimination

a) stereotype

Lonnie needs to make a long business trip back to Minnesota but is uncertain of when to leave. According to the weather report, there is a big storm starting that he may encounter. The cost of deciding to leave later will make him late for his meeting but the cost to leave too early might put him in a car accident on the slippery roads. Which theory would predict that because of evolution, Lonnie would choose the less costly or dangerous option and leave later in the day to avoid the storm a) evolution strategy theory b) psychological adaptation theory c) error management theory d) safety asymmetry theory

a) evolution strategy theory

John is testing the effect of exercise on mood. He defines exercise as the number of steps a person takes in a day, and he measures it with a special watch that participants wear. What did John do to the variable "exercise"? a) operationalized it b) correlated it c) validated it d) manipulated it

b) correlated it

Clara is extremely hungry after having a 3 hour meeting. She wants food as quickly as possible but is unsure of where to eat. Because of her motivation to eat, she makes a quick decision to eat at the coffee shop a few buildings away. Her motivation to make a quick decision is an example of what concept? a) motivated skepticism b) need for closure c) impact bias d) planning fallacy

b) need for closure

Marsha was talking to Conrad being very friendly. Marsha was smiling and touching Conrad on the arm when she laughed. Due to the ______________ bias, Conrad interpreted these unclear cues as sexual interest from Marsha. a) physical contact b) sexual over perception c) auditory looming d) textual cover

b) sexual over perception

According to research which are the MOST STRESSFUL events in a person's life? a) when attempts to cooperate are frustrated b) when they experience a loss of relationship c) when they are engaged in competition against other people d) when their aspirations are greater than their current circumstances

b) when they experience a loss of a relationship

Jacinta believes that people who are military veterans are all brave, honorable, and respectable. She tends to treat them with an enchanted sense of consideration, and thanks them for their service whenever she can. These beliefs represent a(n) ______ that she has for veterans. a) bias b) prejudice c) attitude d) externalization

c) attitude

Kari visited the doctor recently who told her she needed to start eating better or she is at risk for a heart attack within the next few years. Kari is very motivated to view herself in a positive light and doesn't like the news the doctor gave her. She wonders if the doctor's tests could have been inaccurate. Kari's uncertainty over her health results from the doctor is an example of what? a) planning fallacy b) affective forecasting c) motivated skepticism d) mood-congruent memory

c) motivated skepticism

What is the name for the interdisciplinary field that combines biology and social psychology? a) biopsychosocial science b) human biology c) social neuroscience d) group psychology

c) social neuroscience

______ are the basic information that is passed along in DNA that tells cells and molecules how to "build" an organism and how that organism should behave. a) primary sexual characteristics b) adaptation c) heredity codes d) genes

d) genes

Josue wants to know which bathroom stall people are most likely to use. He asks his school's IRB if he can set up a camera in the bathroom to secretly record the users' behaviors. Why should the IRB deny Josue's request a) he could conduct this study in the lab b) he isn't recording everyday life c) he is manipulating variables d) he is violating the participants' privacy

d) he is violating the participants' privacy