Psychology Test 4

From 1950 to 2011, life expectancy at birth increased worldwide from 46.5 years to just over _____ years

70

Beginning at around _____ months, children may greet strangers by crying and reaching for their familiar caregivers.

8

A _____ person is sexually attracted to members of the same sex, and a _____ person is sexually attracted to both sexes. a) homosexual; bisexual b) bisexual; heterosexual c) heterosexual; homosexual d) homosexual; heterosexual

a

To improve George's chances of getting his friend Jim to help him move, he first asks if Jim will help him move just a couple of light boxes. Later, when they are almost finished moving the boxes, George asks if Jim will stay and help move the rest of the heavier belongings. Again, Jim agrees to help. George has used the ________ technique. a) foot-in-the-door b) none of the answers are correct c) the door slam technique d) door-in-the-face

a

Two longtime friends were remarking on a new friend they had made on social media. They agreed that the person seemed quite self-focused and posted many selfie glam shots. How likely is it that the new friend is presenting her true personality? a) highly likely b) unclear from prior research c) it depends on the situation d) unlikely, as social media distorts personality

a

Warner, a gay man, plays a friendly but competitive game to identify missing objects in pictures with his friend Van, who is straight. Warner almost always wins. This advantage is believed to be due to a) prenatal hormone influences b) kin selection c) female fertility effects d) fraternal birth-order effects

a

When a person doesn't hold the door open for you, you think he is a jerk; however, there could be a better explanation such as him not seeing you. You are committing (the): a) fundamental attribution error b) attribution effect c) perceptual confirmation d) self-fullfilling prophesy

a

Which philosopher referred to human beings as "the social animal"? a) Aristotle b) plato c) socrates d) descartes

a

Which statement BEST describes young teenagers' thinking? a) they imagine what others are thinking about them b) they begin to take another person's perspective. c) they are able to empathize with others d) they begin to think logically about concrete events

a

Why does social facilitation account for the home advantage noted in both college and professional athletic events? a) the energizing effect of the enthusiastic audience b) the audience scares the opposing team c) the athletes lose self-awareness d) the athletes exert less effort

a

Karen is 13 years old. She is in the midst of puberty. Karen is in a stage of development called_________.

adolescence

An individual who does not feel sexually attracted to other people is _____.

asexual

"I don't care whether you want to wash the dishes, you will do so because I said so!" This statement is MOST representative of a(n) _____ parenting style.

authoritarian

Viv's father demands total obedience from his children. When he speaks, he expects his children to listen. There is no discussion and no arguing. He has zero tolerance for anyone breaking the rules he has decreed. Viv's father has a(n) _____ parenting style.

authoritarian

A child's realization that others may have beliefs the child knows to be false BEST illustrates the development of: a) egocentrism b) a theory of mind c) stranger anxiety d) object permanence

b

A person tends to exert more effort when she or he is individually accountable than when she or he is working in a group with others toward a common goal. This is known as: a) social facilitation b) social loafing c) normative social influence d) deindividuation

b

According to Erikson's stage of "Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt", most toddlers are a) developing the ability to lie b) developing a sense of independence c) feeling guilty about trying new things d) egocentric

b

According to the textbook, approximately _____ percent of friendships formed in the seventh grade dissolve by the end of eighth grade. a) 50 b) 75 c) 90 d) 35

b

All of these are difficult for older adults except: a) remembering skills b) determining if the information is meaningful c) time-based tasks d) memorizing nonsense syllables

b

Angela is a 7-month-old baby who rolled over for the first time at 4 months of age and can now sit without support. These milestones reflect: a) learning b) a maturing nervous system c) imitation d) modeling

b

Babies should be put to sleep on their backs to prevent: a) acquired immune deficiency syndrome b) crib death c) attention-deficit/ hyperactive disorder d) fetal alcohol syndrome

b

Billy comes home from school crying almost every day. He is depressed and has a hard time sleeping. When his parents ask him what is wrong, he tells them that he is failing algebra, he has lost his favorite baseball mitt, his favorite baseball team has just lost a big game, and that the other kids in school have shunned him. Which of these is MOST likely responsible for the majority of Billy's emotional state? a) failing algebra b) the other kids ostracizing him c) losing his mitt d) his favorite team losing the big game

b

Imagine that 10-year-old children were shown photographs of 3-year-old preschoolers and asked to spot former classmates. What were the probable results? a) they were accurate 90 percent of the time b) they forgot all their classmates c) they remember the children with whom they were still friendly d) they recognize one out of the 3 former classmates

b

Liam has been ostracized by a group of peers who were previously his friends. He is likely to respond by trying to regain their favor, and if he is unsuccessful, he will: a) feel resentful b) withdraw c) become anxious d) have an explosive outburst

b

Marsha is on trial for the murder of her husband. Marsha says it was self-defense. A psychiatrist has testified that Marsha suffers from post traumatic stress disorder as a result of the spousal abuse she endured. What is likely to happen? a) the judge will giver her the maximum sentence b) the judge will giver her a lighter sentence c) the jury will find her not guilty d) the jury will find her guilty

b

Some people lose self-awareness and self-restraint during a large sporting event or mob action. This is known as: a) normative social influence b) deindivduation c) social loafing d) social facilitation

b

Studies reveal that heterosexual and homosexual people do NOT differ in: a) walking style b) mathematical ability c) sleep length d) occupational preferences

b

The need to live up to our fullest and unique potential is called... a) esteem b) self-actualization c) self-transcendence d) belongingness and love

b

Twenty-five-year-old Raina is happily married. However, she has been feeling much less interested in sexual activities since having her ovaries removed. What might be causing this? a) an increase in norepinephrine levels b) a drop in her testosterone level c) an increase in her testosterone level d) an increase in dopamine levels

b

What are two main contributions of developmental theories in psychology? a) (1) measure continuous development and (2) guide future research b) (1) organize and give meaning to facts and (2) guide future research c) (1) organize and give meaning to facts and (2) measure discontinuous change d) (1) measure the amount of quantitative changes and (2) measure continuous development

b

When we perform better on simple or well-learned tasks in the presence of others, this is called: a) normative social influence b) social facilitation c) deindividuation d) social loafing

b

Whenever physiological need increases, such as when one gets thirsty or hungry, the psychological need to reduce it also goes up. With respect to theories of motivation, this BEST exemplifies: a) arousal theory b) drive reduction theory c) hierarchy of needs d) instinct theory

b

A student fails to speak or raise his hand in class all semester. The teacher assumes that the student is exceptionally shy. The teacher is illustrating the: a) frustration-agression principle b) mere exposure effect c) fundamental attribution error d) just-world hypothesis

c

Professor Garcia is assigning a group project for her research methods course. What could she do in an attempt to reduce social loafing? a) have group members create a Facebook page where they can communicate with each other outside of the class on the project b) have group members share equally in the grade for the project c) try to make students feel accountable for their part by rewarding points for participation, thereby making their share in the grade different d) have group members set up weekly meeting sessions with her to track their progress

c

Puberty is a time: a) that precedes a reduction of hormones b) of calm moods c) when one is maturing sexually d) of minimal physical development

c

Results from Milgram's study, in which participants were led to believe that they were being asked to shock another person at lethal levels, suggest that: a) people are generally sadistic b) people have strong aggressive impulses, as freud suggested c) people will obey authority, even when perhaps they shouldn't d) people are willing to do just about anything for a buck

c

Psychologists use the term _____ to refer to all of the mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communication.

cognition

Two sealed, pyramid-shaped containers contain what are clearly identical amounts of a liquid. However, a child suddenly judges them as holding different amounts of liquid after one container is inverted. The child apparently lacks a concept of _____.

conservation

Despite popular misconceptions, approximately what percentage of people in the United States of America and Europe are exclusively gay or lesbian? a) 2 to 4 percent of men and 5 to 7 percent of women b) 5 to 7 percent of men and 3 to 4 percent of women c) 0.5 and 1 percent of men and 1 to 1.5 percent of women d) 3 to 4 percent of men and 1 to 2 percent of women

d

Emerging Adulthood is also a time of feeling a) old b) tolerant c) smart d) in between

d

For older people, which of these is the easiest to remember? a) names b) unimportant events c) verbal recall d) skills

d

For the first time in her life, Margaret has little sexual desire. She is not alarmed as this is common in others around her age. What age range is Margaret likely in? a) 20 to 30 b) 35 to 40 c) 45 to 60 d) 75 to 80

d

How does the prevalence of a gay identity compare to that of a lesbian identity? a) about twice as many women are lesbian as men are gay b) gay men are about as prevalent as lesbians c) we do not know the prevalence of either gay or a lesbian idenity d) about twice as many men are gay as women are lesbian

d

Improved judgment, impulse control, and the ability to plan for the future develop during the late teens and early twenties, largely as a result of: a) growth in the number of neurons and their connections b) development of the parietal lobe of the brain c) a surge of hormones beginning in puberty d) development of the frontal lobe and its connections with the other parts of the brain

d

In one study, participants who worked alongside someone who rubbed his face or shook his foot were observed to produce the same behaviors. This mimicry illustrates: a) the bystander effect b) the mere exposure effect c) social loafing d) the chameleon effect

d

Instinct theory is about __________. a) priority of some needs over others b) responses to inner pushes c) human motivation also seeks out optimal levels of arousal d) genetically predisposed behaviors

d

Jack registered as a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War. He believed that it is fundamentally wrong to take human life. He was willing to serve time in jail, rather than take part in an armed conflict. Jack's reasons for not going to war reflect Kohlberg's _____ level of moral reasoning. a) conventional b) preconventional c) formal d) postconventional

d

According to the _____ theory, when a physiological need, such as hunger, creates an aroused tension state it compels the organism to reduce the need.

drive reduction

Mason is 25 years old and just graduated from college. He is in _____ adulthood.

early

Christine thinks her job's strict lateness policy is an indication of her boss's overly controlling personality, rather than a necessity dictated by the company's high sales goal (her boss has to report how many shoes were sold each day to the corporate headquarters). Her judgment BEST illustrates the _____ error.

fundamental attribution

Lester is 59. He has just celebrated his twenty-fifth anniversary at his company. He felt that his gold watch was just a meaningless trinket and was glad that he balanced his work with family life. According to Erik Erikson, Lester is in the stage of development called _____ versus stagnation.

generativity

In _____ studies, the same participants are studied and restudied over time.

longitudinal

_____ is the orderly sequence of biological growth.

maturation

Currently, 61 year old Jim is in a life stage called ____________adulthood.

middle

Norman Triplett observed that adolescents wound a fishing reel faster in the presence of someone working simultaneously on the same task. This BEST illustrates _____.

social facilitation

According to the "Child Development Core Story" that we watched during lecture, what do infants & toddlers need to arrive at school ready to learn? a) positive adult interaction, adequate nutrition, and minimal exposure to stress b) unknown; further research is needed to answer this question c) positive interactions with other children, two stable parents, and the ability to write their own name d) working knowledge of ABC's and positive interaction with both adults and other children

a

After spending years in the ocean, a mature salmon swims up its home river to return to its birthplace. This behavior is an example of a(n): a) instinct b) homeostasis c) set point d) refractory period

a

Cognitive dissonance theory emphasizes that we seek to reduce the discomfort we feel when we become aware that: a) our attitudes an actions conflict b) our efforts to achieve a goal have been blocked c) others' pursuit of their self-interest can harm out well-being d) we have over estimated the impact of personal dispositions on behavior

a

Compared to a century ago, menarche now occurs _____ in life and adult independence begins _____ in life. a) earlier; later b) later; later c) earlier; earlier d) later; earlier

a

Curtis usually does very well on tests, but he failed his most recent vocabulary exam. His teacher was very upset by Curtis' performance and decided that Curtis must be sick or have some type of problem that affected his ability to study for the test. In this example, the teacher made a(n) _____ about Curtis' test performance. a) situation attribution b) dispositional attribution c) confirmation bias d) actor-observer bias

a

DeWayne is a police officer. When he is off the job, he is an easygoing, fun-loving person who enjoys life. When he is on the job, he is a very stern, serious, and no-nonsense police officer. DeWayne's professional behavior is an example of a: a) role b) confirmation bias c) hindsight bias d) groupthink

a

Dr. LaGrange is skeptical of drive theories of motivation. He argues that drive theory cannot explain: a) bungee jumping b) having sex c) eating a quick meal d) fleeing a stranger carrying a knife

a

Erik Erikson proposed that at the ______ versus _____ stage of life, people struggle to form close relationships and to gain the capacity for adult romantic love. a) intimacy; isolation b) generativity; stagnation c) identity; role confusion d) initiative; guilt

a

Even though all her friends tried marijuana and cocaine in the 1980s, Monica refused to experiment with drugs because it is against the law. Based on Kohlberg's theory, Monica's reasons for refusing drugs reflect _____ moral reasoning a) conventional b) preconventional c) formal d) postconventional

a

Fifteen-year-old George is experiencing an increase in the hormone _____, which causes his sexual arousal to _____. a) testosterone; increase b) estrogen; decrease c) testosterone; decrease d) estrogen; increase

a

In _____ cultures, people are more likely to commit the fundamental attribution error, while in _____ cultures, they are less likely to commit the fundamental attribution error. a) individualist; East Asia b) individualist; Western c) collectivist; individualist d) eastern; western

a

In _____ research, participants of different ages are compared at the same time. a) cross-sectional b) simultaneous c) correlational d) longitudinal

a

In an experiment by David Napolitan and George Goethals, a young woman acted either aloof and critical to one group of students or warm and friendly to the other. Some of them in each group were told that she would be acting spontaneously, and some were told the truth—that she was merely acting aloof or friendly. What effect did knowing the truth, or not knowing the truth, have on the students' opinion of the woman? a) knowing the truth beforehand did not have any effect on how the students perceived her, either negatively or positively b) Later, when told the truth, both groups reevaluated how the woman had treated them c) the students who had been treated critically but knew the truth thought better of the woman d) the students who had been treated warmly and though she was acting spontaneously thought worse of the woman

a

In making wedding preparations, JaMarcus conforms to the expectations of his future bride's family in order to win their favor. His behavior illustrates the importance of _____ social influence. a) normative b) central c) peripheral d) informational

a

In which cultural situation is conformity MOST likely to be highly valued? a) a country that has a collectivist culture b) a country that has an individualist culture c) a country where independence is the norm and it is highly valued d) a country where collectivist culture is not the norm

a

Jack and Diane, a couple in their thirties, sought counseling because Diane was unhappy that Jack often fell asleep quickly after sex. The counselor explained to Diane that Jack's behavior is common, and is tied to the male: a) refractory period b) plateau phase c) orgasm phase d) hormone level

a

Sasha's genital areas have become engorged with blood and her vagina expands and secretes lubricant as her breast and nipples enlarge from her boyfriend's caresses. She is in the _____ phase of the sexual response cycle. a) excitement b) orgasm c) plateau d) resolution

a

The us versus them mentality is an outgrowth of: a) the need to belong b) safety needs c) cognition d) self-esteem

a

With respect to adolescence, biology determines a) its beginning, but not its end b) its end, but not its beginning c) its beginning, as well as its end d) neither its beginning nor its ending

a

Dr. Perez is studying prejudice and discrimination. She is MOST likely a _____ psychologist. a) personality b) social c) developmental d) cognitive

b

Freud's ideas of love and work correspond to Erikson's stages of: a) affiliation and attachment b) intimacy and generativity c) connectedness and competence d) attachment and productivity

b

Harry Harlow and his colleagues completed a number of studies in which baby macaque monkeys were raised with two artificial surrogate mothers. One of the mothers was made of wire, and the other was made of soft cloth. Either mother could provide food. Harlow was interested in which of the mothers the infant monkeys would seek out when they were startled or frightened. In these studies the dependent variable was the: a) material from which the surrogate was made b) surrogate that the infant monkey at the time of the test c) age of the infant monkey at the time of the test d) length of time the infant monkey spent exploring the cage

b

Which psychologist is responsible for developing attribution theory? a) John B Watson b) Fritz Heider c) Albert Bandura d) B.F. Skinner

b

_____ are feelings that are based on beliefs. They predispose people to react in a particular way to objects, people, and events. a) attributions b) attitudes c) perceptions d) algorithms

b

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the best way to help someone with a drug addiction would be to: a) mandate the person gets a job first. then provide housing b) mandate the person reconnects with their family then provide services c) provide housing first d) mandate the person is clean first, then provide housing and services

c

According to Piaget, during which stage can a person think the following: "What if I were a teacher instead of an engineer...?" a) preoperational stage b) concrete operational stage c) formal operational stage d) sensorimotor stage

c

Anatoli and Andrei are 11-month-old identical twins. Anatoli took his first steps yesterday. How soon will Andrei take his first steps? a) it cannot be predicted; readiness to learn walk is not influenced by genes b) probably within four months nearly 75 percent of all babies in the U.S. are walking by 15 months. c) probably within a day; identical twins generally begin walking on nearly the same day d) probably with in month; nearly 90 percent of all babies in the U.S. are walking with a week after their first birthday.

c

Ariel is NOT sexually attracted to either men or women. Ariel is: a) homosexual b) androgynous c) asexual d) transsexual

c

Bernice is 62. She is in a life stage known as _____ adulthood. a) early b) emerging c) middle d) late

c

Dr. Cheng studies social influence at a university in China. He is concerned because he is finding that rates of conformity in his experiments are much higher than those reported by his cousin, another social influence researcher, who does his research in the United States. Which reason might account for this difference? a) dr. Cheng uses more stringent statistical procedures, making it more likely he will find the results he seeks b) dr. Cheng is conducting his experiments in a country that prizes individualism, whereas his cousin is conducting experiments in a country that prizes collectivism. c) dr. Cheng is conducting his experiments in a country that prizes collectivism, whereas his cousin is conducting experiments in a country that prizes individualism d) dr. Cheng has only male participants, whereas his cousin has only female participants

c

In Milgram's first study of obedience, the majority of teachers who were ordered to shock a learner: a) refused to deliver even slight levels of shock b) initially complied but refused to deliver more than slight levels of shock c) compiled fully and delivered the highest level of shock d) complied until ordered to deliver intense levels of shock

c

In one study on social loafing, blindfolded students were asked to pull on a rope as hard as they could. The students pulled hardest when they thought a) three others were pulling with them b) no one was monitoring how hard they pulled c) no one else was pulling with them d) three others were pulling against them

c

In the United States, the average age at first marriage has _____ since 1960. a) remained unchanged b) increased by 10 years c) increased by more than 4 years d) decreased by 2 years

c

Ingrid is looking for a new car. She wants one that is dependable and affordable. Which form of persuasion would probably be more convincing to her? a) attribution b) cognitive dissonance c) central route persuasion d) peripheral route persuasion

c

Jean Piaget was the Swiss child psychologist BEST known for his influential theory that: a) cognitive development continues through adolescence and adulthood b) cognitive development involves a series of unconscious processes c) children progress through distinct stages of cognitive development d) children's motor development consists of a series of universal milestones

c

Juan was shopping for a new watch and the salesperson was pressuring him to spend money far above his financial limit. Juan attributed the behavior to the salesperson having a pushy personality. Juan's explanation of the salesperson's behavior _____ the fundamental attribution error because it is based on the salesperson's _____. a) does not reflect; situation b) reflects; situation c) reflects; personality d) does not reflect; personality

c

Lisa, a gay woman, was larger than average at birth and has fingerprint ridges that more resemble a typical man's than a woman's. Researchers attribute these characteristics to: a) fraternal birth order b) kin selection c) levels of prenatal hormones d) female fertility

c

Luca's parents set firm rules but are responsive to his needs. They give him a chance to explain himself and also explain their position on why they cannot allow him to stay out past midnight. Luca's parents have a(n) ______ parenting style. a) authoritarian b) permissive c) authoritative d) negligent

c

There is a(n) _____ correlation between the likelihood that a man is gay and the number of older brothers he has. a) negative b) inverse c) positive d) near-zero

c

Tiffany is a 16-year-old girl who lives in a low-income neighborhood. Her grades are very good and there is a strong possibility that she will receive a scholarship for college. However, many of her peers are either pregnant or have contracted sexually transmitted diseases. The textbook recommends that she does all of these to ensure that she does not get pregnant and sidetrack her college career EXCEPT: a) participate in her local church b) volunteer as a teacher's aide c) avoid discussions about contraception d) avoid alcohol use

c

Tyler is with three of his friends at a restaurant. One of his friends yawns, then another friend does so, and then finally Tyler yawns. Research suggests that Tyler and his friends who also mimicked the yawn may show increased levels of: a) psychopathy b) antipathy c) empathy d) sympathy

c

When are people MOST likely to obey? a) when other people are disobeying b) when the person giving orders is viewed as an equal c) when the person giving orders is seen as an authority figure d) when the person giving orders is far away

c

Which of the following are included in development? a) cognitive processes b) socioemotional processes c) all answers are correct d) biological processes

c

Which of the following is NOT true about people with high achievement motivation? a) they desire significant accomplishment b) they strive to attain a high standard c) they are more intelligent d) they accomplish more

c

Which of the following is false? a) real pain is experience in social isolation b) social exclusion may increase aggression c) social exclusion causes no change in brain activity d) social exclusion causes no change in brain activity

c

Which theory incorporates curiosity as a motivation for behavior? a) hierarchy of needs theory b) instinct theory c) arousal theory d) drive-reduction theory

c

While on a date with his girlfriend, Juan discovered that she was depressed about a low exam grade. He found that he began to feel dejected and they both talked very little and ended the date early. Juan's change in mood BEST illustrates: a) social loafing b) the bystander effect c) the chameleon effect d) the mere exposure effect

c

Women, more than men, prefer to alternate periods of high sexual activity with periods of very little sexual activity. This BEST illustrates gender differences in: a) basal metabolic rate b) set points c) erotic plasticity d) refractory periods

c

Yun Hee lives in New York and is concerned about her daughter, who will be 1 year old next week. Her baby is not walking yet, and Yun Hee's family is starting to comment on this. Should she be worried? a) no, she should not worry. Only 25 percent of all babies in the U.S. are walking within a week after their first birthday. b) yes, she should worry. Babies who are not walking by their first birthday are developmentally delayed c) no, she should not worry. Only 50 percent of all babies in the U.S. are walking within a week after their first birthday d) no, she should not worry. Although 75 percent of all babies in the U.S. are walking within a week fo their first birthday, there is no cause for alarm

c

Jarrud thinks he should obey his teachers only if they are carefully watching him. Lawrence Kohlberg would suggest that Jarrud demonstrates a(n) _____ morality. a) postconventional b) conventional c) unconventional d) preconventional

d

Lara's mouth is dry and she realizes that she has not had anything to drink all morning. The water level in her cells has dropped and she feels thirsty. Watching people drink large glasses of soda is upsetting her and, at the next opportunity, she will take an extra large drink. Which concept can be used to explain why Lara is motivated to get a drink? a) basal metabolic rate b) human factor c) set-point theory d) drive-reduction theory

d

Leanne is 5 months old. Chastity is 8 months old. Dominique is 25 months old. Which infant should show the MOST evidence of stranger anxiety? a) Leanne b) the degree of separation anxiety should be approximately equal among all three infants c) dominique d) chastity

d

Many people will respond to social rejection by seeking comfort in the three Fs: _____, _____, and ____ a) fish, fries; fantasy b) friends; food; fuel c) food; family; fitness d) food; friends; faith

d

Mary's inability to toilet train her 10-month-old infant is most likely due to _____. a) infantile amnesia b) the pruning process c) the use of punishment instead of rewards d) the lack of necessary maturation

d

Matt is a 14-year-old who is unpopular with his classmates. They often taunt him by calling him a freak or a nerd, and generally will have nothing to do with him. According to the text, these experiences may cause Matt to engage in _____ behavior and to _____ on aptitude tests. a) postiive; do well b) positive; underperform c) self-defeating; do well d) self-defeating; underperform

d

Sadie is experiencing a sexual dysfunction. She is not alone, just over _____ percent of women suffer from some type of sexual dysfunction. a) 30 b) 55 c) 25 d) 40

d

Sometimes, books and movies surprise and intrigue people because they depict characters who put their desire for love and belongingness above their own safety. This is in contrast to the expected order in: a) the Yerkes-Dodson law b) drive theory c) human instincts d) Maslow's hierarchy of needs

d

Stacy consults a therapist for help with discouragement and life dissatisfaction. The therapist notes that Stacy is a heavy Internet user and spends little time with friends. She is MOST likely to advise Stacy to _____in order to achieve better balance in her life. a) use a cell phone instead b) schedule time with friends c) write in a journal d) monitor her time online

d

The National Institute of Mental Health is conducting a study on older adults (50 to 75 years of age) regarding memory and response time in relation to timed tasks. They are bringing in all age groups at once to compare the differences. This is a(n) _____ study a) longitudinal b) chronological c) experimental d) cross-sectional

d

Thirteen-year-old Ariana is getting more involved in risky behaviors, which has her mother very worried. Ariana is also more impulsive and emotionally volatile than she used to be. What is the MOST likely explanation for Ariana's behavior? a) too much sleep b) secondary sex characteristics c) lack of proper nutrition d) a pubertal hormonal surge

d

When using the central route to persuasion, people are persuaded by__________. When using the peripheral route to persuasion, people are persuaded by________. a) themselves; the source of the message b) the source of the message; themselves c) cues; strong arguments d) strong arguments; superficial features

d

Which phenomenon can BEST explain the emergence of student radicalism in the 1960s? a) social loafing b) social facilitation c) groupthink d) group polarization

d

Which statement reflects the fundamental attribution error? a) Erin cheated on the exam because the test was so much more difficult than she anticipated b) Erin cheated on the exam because she did not have time to study c) Erin cheated on the exam because the test was so important to her grade point average d) Erin cheated on the exam because she's dishonest

d

Your friends are talking about a movie that you hated. You are about to tell them just how much you disliked it, when someone says that she loved it. To your dismay, everyone else agreed with her. So, you decide to just smile and nod. You are demonstrating: a) attribution b) social facilitation c) obedience d) conformity

d

_________ is when a person shifts to an extreme opinion when in a group. a) conformity b) groupthink c) deindividuation d) group polarization

d