Social Psychology EXAM 4

In the study of obedience conducted by Stanley Milgram what percentage of "teachers" delivered the maximum 450-volt-shock?

65 percent

Rafael has joined the Spanish Club at his school. According to the social identity theory, what is Rafael likely to do when he meets individuals from the German Club and defines them as outgroup members?

Rafael will exaggerate the similarities amongst outgroup members

A car is rapidly approaching an old lady crossing Hollywood Boulevard. Alan pushes the lady out of the way and is himself hit by the car, but saves her life. This is an example of:

altruism

Prejudice is to discrimination as:

attitude is to behavior

The state of unpleasant psychological tension that motivates people to reduce our inconsistencies and return to a more consistent state is referred to as:

cognitive dissonance

At Jack's office a number of men start wearing Hawaiian shirts on Fridays. Soon Jack begins wearing a Hawaiian shirt on Fridays. Jack's behavior is an example of:

conformity

Have you ever noticed that when people in the elevator they typically stand facing the door? This is best illustrates:

conformity

The idea of cognitive dissonance explains how we:

deal with inconsistencies

Burt witnesses a mugging on a crowded bus but does nothing to help the victim. When later asked by the police to explain his inaction, Burt says that he figured someone else would help the victim. Burt has cited which explanation for the bystander effect?

diffusion of responsibility

"We ought not to vote for a woman for president." This illustrates:

discrimination

Specific unfair behavior towards members of a group is known as:

discrimination

"If I look for the causes of your behavior in your disposition and personality traits, and overlook how the situation influenced your behavior, I am guilty of the:"

fundamental attribution error

People with Social Dominance Orientation (SDO) are likely to agree with which of the following statements?

hierarchies are natural, some groups are just better than others

You see a friend walking towards you. You say "hi." He doesn't even acknowledge you are there. "What a jerk!" You have made a(n)_____ attribution

internal

What is the initial stage in the decision stage model of helping?

noticing the situation

When you engage in behavior in response to an order by a powerful person, you are experiencing:

obedience

An unfair, biased, or intolerant attitude toward another group of people is called a(n):

prejudice

"When I beat my average bowling score, I attribute it to my skill, but if I score below my average, I blame it on the dent in my bowling ball." This is an example of the:

self-serving bias

A person who says that all Scottish people are thirsty and cheap is demonstrating:

stereotyping