social psychology exam 3

A possible reason why authority figures can be so successful in getting obedience for horrific tasks is that they ___.

Allow the obedient person to escalate their tasks very gradually

When confronted with the that's-not-all technique, we should always remember that the person making the request ___.

Ultimately just wants to gain compliance

One day you are out biking on a relatively deserted trail. You see a fellow cyclist on the side of the trail with the bike`s wheels in the air. When will you be most likely to help?

When you know a great deal about bikes and work at a bicycle repair shop

Since newborns are predisposed to look toward faces in preference to other stimuli, this offers evidence that there is ________.

a neurobiological basis for the need to affiliate

David sees a homeless person and thinks that "this guy has no one to blame but himself." Thus, David appears to believe that this homeless man's misfortunes are ________.

controllable

When Tricia arrives at her office,her colleague Paula says that she likes her outfit. This makes Tricia feel good and, in turn, makes Tricia like Paula more. Paula's words have a(n) ______ effect on Tricia.

direct

Raphael helps Lisa Carry her groceries up the stairs. Lisa comes by 15 mins late and says "Thank you. The frozen food would have melted if you hadn't help". Because of her response to his help, Raphael is motivated to help others later. This scenario is most consistent wit the.

empathic joy hypothesis

joanna has little confidence in herself and her abilities. She struggles with trusting other and attaining genuine closeness with them. Which attachment style does Ioanna have?

fearful avoidant attachment style

In Asch's classic experiment, a standard-setting line was first presented to small groups of people, followed by the presentation of three comparison lines of different lengths. In one condition, three accomplices, posing as students, chose an incorrect answer before the subject could respond. Frequently, the subject would then also select an incorrect response. This result illustrates ________.

he influence of group pressure to conform

Which of the following strategies has been shown to contribute to sharp reductions in destructive obedience?

reminding individuals that they, rather than authorities are responsible for any harm produced.

Jenna falls in love with one of her coworkers, a man named Omar. She thinks about him all the time and is happy that they spend time together outside of work. One day, Omars tells her that he can tell that she has feelings for him but he just wants to be friends. Jenna has experienced ______ love

unrequited