Psych
_______ holds that our behavior is determined by internal factors
dispositionism
The field of social psychology studies topics at the intrapersonal level. These topics include ________.
emotions and attitudes, the self, and social cognition
Roger and Joan have passion in their relationship, and they agree they will support each other. But when it comes to sharing their thoughts, they lack intimacy. Their love is called ________.
fatuous
Which of the following is the best example of the foot in the door technique in persuasion
getting your parents to agree to cut their smoking down by a few cigarettes, then asking them to quit altogether
Which statement about groupthink is correct
group members modify their opinions to match what they believe is the group consensus
________ is the strengthening of an original group attitude after the discussion of views within a group.
group polarization
People view the Environmental Protection Agency as competent and believe they know correct information regarding what individuals should do to protect the environment, so they possess ________ social influence when it comes to enforcing a group norm of recycling.
informational
Nicole wants a cookie. Heather has a cookie. Nicole pushes Heather and takes her cookie. Nicole doesn't intend to hurt Heather, Nicole just wants the cookie. This is an example of ________.
instrumental aggression
What kind of symptoms involves reflecting noticeable decreases and absences in certain behaviors emotions or drives
negative
Suppose you hate reality shows, but you pretend to like them in order to fit in, feel good, and be accepted by your friends, who all love reality television. This is an example of ________ social influence.
normative
Heather and Mike share the household chores as equally as possible. They take turns with the cooking and driving their son to daycare. Both of them work outside the home, and each of them takes responsibility for child care one night a week to give the other one a break. We can say that their relationship has ________.
reciprocity
Penny gets an acting job on Friday that she attributes to her good acting. She doesn't get the next acting job; therefore, she blames the casting director for not wanting to hire a woman. This is an example of ________.
self-serving bias
Dale thinks that women shouldn't work outside the home and vows never to hire a woman at his bank. Dale's attitudes and planned course of action are ________.
sexist
Anna thinks that Bill is rude to her because she had to seat him in a noisy, crowded area of the restaurant. Anna takes a ________ view of Bill.
situationist
David attempts to minimize the costs of his relationship with Daniel while maximizing benefits. He enjoys Daniel's company, but he tries to avoid helping him move. This is an example of the ________ theory.
social exchange
Who was Stanley Milgram?
social psychology professor at Yale who wanted to test the defense of "I was just following orders" typically used by accused Nazis
What is social role
socially defined pattern of behavior that is expected of a person in a given setting or group
Which of the following strategies would effectively reduce racism
teaching children to think independently and challenge social norms that promote racism
Which of the following is an example of the self-fulfilling prophecy
telling someone with dyslexia she cannot learn to read, leading her to become illiterate even though she could learn to read with a bit of extra effort
Which of the following is an example of actor observer bias
Akbar believes he is unable to stop gambling because his friends all gamble and are a bad influence, yet Tim is unable to stop gambling because he is addicted to gambling.
The ________ is demostrarte by the attack of kitty genovese
Bystander effect
Which of the following makes it more likely that a child will be bullied
Children who are different from others are more likely to be bullied.
The ______ hypothesis is the ideology common in the US that people get the outcomes they deserve
Just-world
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding social exchange theory
People are dissatisfied if their social exchanges create more costs than benefits unless the relationship is an example of consummate love.
When is comes to relationships we expect to share thoughts feelings and ideas in a mutual exchange called
Reciprocity
_______ are mental or behavioral acts that reduce anxiety in social situations such as wearing bland neutral clothes to avoid drawing attention to oneself
Safety behaviors
If a person says that actors make effective spokespeople for potato chips because they are above average in attractiveness, which approach is that person using to explain attitude change?
Yale attitude change
Who conducted the Stanford prison experiment?
Zimbardo
Billie is a(n) ________ because he believes people over age 65 should have their driver's license suspended, the elderly use up important social resources, and they occupy jobs that should belong to younger, more capable people.
ageist
Which of the following is the best example of peripheral route persuasion
anti-smoking advertisements that rely on celebrity spokespeople advocating for reduction in cigarette use
A panic disorder is a type of _______ disorder characterized by panic attacks, along with at least one month of worry about panic attacks or self defeating behavior related to the attacks
anxiety
Dr. Griffiths diagnosed Manuel with major depressive disorder because he ________.
appears tearful to others and spends weeks at a time feeling sad, empty, and hopeless
Behavior is a product of both the situation and the person. Which of the following is an example of a situation that might influence behavior?
being in a crowd of bystanders when you witness someone fainting
Don knows that drinking too much liquor is a costly habit that is bad for his health, but he continues to drink large amounts of liquor. He also thinks he is a smart person that makes good choices. Don feels some psychological discomfort from this contradiction, which is also called ________.
cognitive dissonance
Which type of persuasion involves encouraging a person to agree to a small favor or to buy a small item only to later request a larger favor or purchase of a a larger item
foot-in-the-door
What is modification and of the opinions of members of a group to align with what they believe is the group consensus
groupthink
________ refers to prejudice and discrimination against individuals based solely on their same-sex orientation.
homophobia
Diane and Bruce share their intimate thoughts and emotions and are physically attracted to each other, but their love does not contain any expectations beyond that. Their love is called ________.
romantic
________ is a subtype of depression in which a person experiences the symptoms of major depressive disorder only during a particular time of year.
seasonal pattern
Which of the following strategies would effectively prevent groupthink from occurring
seeking outside opinions on group decisions