Ch. 12 Psychology
Kaitlyn's friends were planning to go to a movie around 11 that night—past Kaitlyn's curfew. To get permission to stay out late, Kaitlyn plans to use the "foot in the door" strategy. What might she do?
First, she will ask her mother if she can borrow the car to go out. Then, after her mother agrees, she will request to stay out past curfew.
According to research, which of the following is a behavior demonstrated by happy couples?
Happy couples express concern for each other even when disagreeing.
Which story most accurately demonstrates what social psychologists know about the roles of competition and cooperation in prejudice?
Rupert and Sean had always been rivals in school. It didn't help that they played on different club hockey teams. However, after being paired together for a science project, they realized they had a lot in common and became friends.
According to years of research, people witnessing someone in need are less likely to help when which of these is true?
There are many bystanders.
The Jingle Belles a cappella group is considering new members cautiously. Each new member has a big effect on the rest of the group, so tryouts are lengthy, and personality plays a role too. When considering whether to admit Destiny to the group, the current members are initially somewhat skeptical. After discussing Destiny's vocal skills and other social factors, the group becomes even more skeptical and decides not to risk adding Destiny to their roster. What is this phenomenon called?
group polarization
Carl's first job was as a camp counselor. The hours were grueling and the pay was practically nothing. Carl spent most of the summer broke, miserable, and wondering why he'd accepted the job. However, ten years later, his outlook was different. He remembered this job fondly and considered it a worthwhile life experience. Which effect describes his shift in thinking?
justification of effort
The first time she had bubble tea, Maria thought it was weird and gross, but all of her friends loved the strange tapioca in the bottom of their drinks, so Maria decided to give it another try. What shaped her attitude toward bubble tea?
social exposure
Dominic just saw a red truck rear-end a little white sedan at a stoplight. When the teenage driver of the truck stepped out, Dominic felt sure that the teen was careless, texting while driving, or both. Dominic's bias can be explained by which of the following?
the fundamental attribution error
During her first week in college, Francesca wondered which people in her hall she would befriend. Who of the following is most likely to become Francesca's friend?
Carly, who is the same age and race as Francesca
Sylvia is home alone with nothing to do except watch television. She finds herself paying close attention to an infomercial, which outlines five good reasons she should purchase her own food dehydrator. Sylvia is persuaded and decides to place an order. According to the elaboration likelihood model, this infomercial's persuasion took which route?
central
