Mini-Quiz for M12: Step 2
cognitive dissonance
When people try to confront Alfred about drinking too much alcohol, he replies, "Drinking may be harmful to my health, but I'll die having a good time." This statement made by Alan illustrates his attempt to reduce
behaviors can cause attitudes.
According to the self-perception theory,
the false consensus effect
Although Jeff frequently exceeds the speed limit by at least 10 mph, he justifies his behavior by erroneously thinking that most other drivers do the same. This belief best illustrates
internal attributions.
Attributions that include causes inside and specific to a person, such as his or her traits and abilities, are called
try to align their attitudes and behavior.
Cognitive dissonance theory states that in order to reduce dissonance, individuals
provides an important rationale for how individuals come to know themselves.
Festinger's social comparison theory
People tend to look to the behavior of others for cues about what to do.
In the context of social behavior, which of the following best explains why the bystander effect occurs?
self-fulfilling prophecy
Robert Rosenthal and Lenore Jacobsen conducted a study in 1968. The researchers told grade-school teachers that five students were likely to be "late bloomers"—that these students had high levels of ability that would likely emerge over time. In reality, the students had been randomly selected by the researchers. Nonetheless, a year later, the researchers found that teachers' expectations for the "late bloomers" were reflected in student performance—the academic performance of the "late bloomers" was beyond that of other students. The results from this study demonstrate which of the following concepts?
Social comparison helps identify distinctive characteristics of a person and helps in building an identity.
Which of the following statements is true of social comparison?
Stereotype threat
_____ is an individual's fast-acting, self-fulfilling fear of being judged based on a negative idea about his or her group.
