Chapter 11 Launchpad quiz

_____ psychologists explore how we think about, influence, and relate to one another. DevelopmentalSocialCognitivePsychoanalytic

Social

Unselfish concern for the welfare of others is referred to as: altruism.sympathy.equity.empathy.

altruism.

The _____ indicates that, although people often cannot directly control all of their feelings, they can influence their feelings by changing their behavior. bystander effectattitudes-follow-behavior principlebehavior adaptation theoryconfirmation bias

attitudes-follow-behavior principle

This occurs when interested people focus on the arguments and respond with favorable thoughts. cognitive dissonancecentral route persuasionfundamental attribution errorperipheral route persuasion

central route persuasion

Early one Halloween evening, Bart's friends asked him to join them in smashing their neighbors' decorative pumpkins. He complied. Later, he was surprised by his own failure to resist them when they asked him to throw eggs at passing police cars. Bart's experience BEST illustrates the: fundamental attribution error.frustration-aggression principle.bystander effect.foot-in-the-door phenomenon.

foot-in-the-door phenomenon.

Kate is trying to convince her parents to send her to Europe. First, she asks them for a small favor (a bus ticket to a local city), hoping that later they will be more willing to send her on the longer trip. This technique is known as the: just-world phenomenon.fundamental attribution error.foot-in-the-door phenomenon.frustration-aggression principle.

foot-in-the-door phenomenon.

This is an aroused state of intense positive absorption in another, usually present at the beginning of a love relationship. erogenous lovepassionate lovemere lovecompanionate love

passionate love

The MOST powerful indicator of whether people will become friends is: financial well-being.physical attractiveness.academic competence.proximity.

proximity.

At her health club, Bonnie pedals an exercise bike much faster when other patrons are using nearby equipment. This BEST illustrates: social facilitation.group polarization.the foot-in-the-door phenomenon.the bystander effect.

social facilitation

Lars is an excellent violinist. In front of an audience, he tends to play his violin even more beautifully than when he is alone. This is MOST likely caused by: social facilitation.normative social influence.the bystander effect.deindividuation.

social facilitation

Samantha is taking a research methods course and has been placed in a group of four other students to complete a semester long, group research project. Samantha dislikes working in groups because she expects that one or more of her group members will engage in: deindividuation.discrimination .social facilitation.social loafing.

social loafing.

Though neighbors heard someone screaming for help as she was being murdered, they failed to call the police in time to save her. This BEST illustrates: the mere exposure effect.the just-world phenomenon.the bystander effect.group polarization.

the bystander effect

While walking 30 yards from the ocean shoreline, Mr. Hughes heard a swimmer cry for help. However, he continued walking because he figured that one of the many swimmers in the vicinity would provide help if it was needed. His reaction BEST illustrates: the fundamental attribution error.group polarization.the mere exposure effect.the bystander effect.

the bystander effect

People feel happier in the presence of happy people than in the presence of depressed people. This is known as: cognitive dissonance.the foot-in-the-door phenomenon.group polarization.the chameleon effect.

the chameleon effect.

Will has very strong opinions against the tuition increase. However, once he is the student representative for the College Board, he develops a more favorable attitude about the tuition increase. Which theory BEST explains why? the social exchange theorythe equity theorythe two-factor theorythe cognitive dissonance theory

the cognitive dissonance theory

Researchers asked homeowners for permission to install a large, poorly lettered sign in their front yards. Only 17 percent of the homeowners consented to the installations. Researchers then approached different homeowners and asked if they could post a small sign. Nearly all agreed. Then, when asked two weeks later if they could post the large, ugly sign, 76 percent consented. The results of this experiment support: the fundamental attribution error.groupthink.the foot-in-the-door phenomenon.motivated forgetting.

the foot-in-the-door phenomenon.

Kyra is always friendly in class and tries to help others. One day, she leaves her book at home and needs to share. Several classmates volunteer to help her. This example BEST illustrates: ingroup bias.companionate love.the just-world phenomenon.the reciprocity norm.

the reciprocity norm.

. The excitement that lingers after a frightening event can often facilitate passionate love. This phenomenon is BEST explained by the: equity theory.social exchange theory.cognitive dissonance theory.two-factor theory of emotion.

two-factor theory of emotion.

_____ can be defined as any physical or verbal behavior that is intended to hurt or destroy. PrejudiceAggressionConflictConformity

Aggression

_____ are feelings that are based on beliefs. They predispose people to react in a particular way to objects, people, and events. AlgorithmsAttributionsPerceptionsAttitudes

Attitudes

Juan's friends ask him to participate in some activities. He feels pressure to join them, even though the adventures might not be in his best interest. Which statement is NOT a reason strengthening Juan's conformity to the group? He admires the group's status.His friends make him feel incompetent.His culture strongly encourages respect for social standards.He feels a strong sense of individual self when in the group.

He feels a strong sense of individual self when in the group.

Which question would a social psychologist be LEAST likely to research? Are people who are more trusting more likely to engage in helping behavior?In what situations do people tend to exhibit helping behavior?Do individuals who are open to new experiences engage in more helping behavior?How does temperature affect language perception?

How does temperature affect language perception?

Hallie is trying speed dating. When Jae sits down, he asks her the following question: "When was the last time you laughed so hard you had trouble breathing?" When Joe sits down, he asks her, "Where did you go to college?" Toward which of the two men will Hallie likely have the MOST positive feelings? JoeShe will feel similar negative feelings toward each.JaeShe will feel similar positive feelings toward each.

Jae

This afternoon, Mica's boss wants to meet with her. She is sure it is about the customers who complained about her yesterday. The best-case scenario would be for Mica's boss to decide that her behavior was the result of: her personality traits.None of these explanations would produce positive results.a dispositional attribution.a situational attribution.

a situational attribution.

Frieda is typically very shy. However, while watching a rock concert with a huge crowd, she lost her inhibitions and behaved in a sexually provocative way. Frieda's unusual behavior is BEST understood in terms of: the bystander effect.the mere exposure effect.social facilitation.deindividuation.

deindividuation.