Test 4 Attempt 1
Social psychologists believe that ____ is particularly strong during the early stages of a relationship, and that ____ increases as the relationship grows and matures.
Romantic love; affectionate love
____ is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent problems in sustaining attention and difficulty engaging in quiet activities for a prolonged period.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
____ refers to rationalizing the amount of work we put into getting something by increasing its value.
Effort justification
According to research on aggressive behavior, which of the following personality factors is mostly associated with aggression?
Low levels of conscientiousness
Which of the following statements about specific phobia is true?
Many explanations of specific phobias view these disorders as based on experiences and learned associations.
The solidification and further strengthening of an individual's position as a consequence of a collective discussion or interaction is known as the
group polarization effect
_____ is an unjustified negative attitude toward an individual based on the individual's membership in a particular group.
prejudice
Lily does not approve of abortion. She is shocked when she finds out that more than 50 percent of the people in her state hold pro-choice attitudes. This is an example of
the false consensus effect
Which theoretical approach emphasized the contributions of experiences, thoughts, emotions, and personality characteristics in explaining psychological disorders?
the psychological approach
Which of the following defines conformity?
A change in a person's behavior to coincide more closely with a group standard.
Claire climbs steps every day to stimulate her heart and lung functioning. She does this to remain fit and healthy. Claire's exercise is a type of
Aerobic exercise
To feel good about themselves, Samantha and John need to feel good about the groups to which they belong. To improve their self-image, they continually compare their in-groups, the group to which they belong, with out-groups. This example best describes
Social identity theory
Which of the following theories states that the way individuals define themselves in terms of their group membership is a crucial part of their self-image and a valuable source of positive feelings about themselves?
Social identity theory