Question 1

In follow-up studies Solomon Asch found that group ____________________ and ____________________ are key determinants of conformity.

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Question 2

According to evolutionary psychologists, we tend to view members of outgroups

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A)   as role models.
B)   as superior to us.
C)   as potential mates.
D)   in terms of various negative stereotypes.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

A psychologist with which of the following orientations is most likely to analyse romantic relationships in terms of the adaptive problems they have presented over the course of human history?

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A)   behavioural
B)   humanistic
C)   evolutionary
D)   psychodynamicE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

In general, people tend to see members within their own ingroup as being more alike than the members within outgroups.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Steve and Stacey have been a couple for several years.Their love is characterised by warm feelings and affection.They enjoy spending time together and describe themselves as lovers and friends.Steve and Stacey's love is best described as

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A)   attached love
B)   companionate love
C)   mature love
D)   passionate loveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Describe the various distinctions regarding love proposed by Berscheid and Hatfield.Compare the level of each component in short-term relationships and relationship satisfaction.

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Berscheid and Hatfield have distinguishe...

Question 7

The fact that physical appearance can colour people's perception of a person's ability and that social schemas lead people to see what they expect to see illustrates which of your textbooks unifying themes?

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A)   Psychology is theoretically diverse.
B)   Behaviour is shaped by our cultural heritage.
C)   Psychology is empirical.
D)   Our experience of the world is highly subjectiveE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

If a person has a prejudice involving a group of people, it is most accurate to state that the person also ____ the same group of people.

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A)   discriminates against
B)   has a stereotype involving
C)   has had direct contact with individuals from
D)   has not had direct contact with individuals fromE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following people are MOST likely to be viewed as more competent?

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A)   older people
B)   people who wear conservative attire
C)   people who are physically attractive
D)   people who mimic our own mannerismsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following social influence techniques involves getting someone to commit to an attractive proposition before its hidden costs are revealed?

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A)   lowball technique
B)   highball technique
C)   reciprocity norm
D)   foot-in-the-door techniqueE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Observers tend to attribute actors' behaviour to ____ factors and actors tend to attribute their own behaviour to ____ factors.

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A)   external; internal
B)   internal; external
C)   external; external
D)   internal; internalE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Advertisements that include phrases like "limited supply available" or "for a limited time only" are making use of which of the following social influence techniques?

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A)   feigned scarcity
B)   lowball technique
C)   foot-in-the-door technique
D)   reciprocity normE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of groupthink?

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A)   dividing the world into the ingroup and the outgroup
B)   censoring dissent from group members
C)   gathering all the relevant information before making a decision
D)   censoring information that contradicts the group's viewsE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

A car dealer may offer a customer a terrific deal on a car, but once the customer commits to buying the car the dealer reveals that there are some hidden costs.This approach illustrates which of the following social influence techniques?

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A)   feigned scarcity
B)   lowball technique
C)   foot-in-the-door technique
D)   reciprocity normE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Newton believes that all airline pilots are calm, cool individuals who never get excited or show any strong emotional responses.In this case, Newton's beliefs about the traits and behaviours of airline pilots are one example of

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A)   the fundamental attribution error.
B)   a confirmation bias.
C)   stereotypes.
D)   the matching hypothesis.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Cross-cultural studies on mate preferences find that people all over the world value all of the following EXCEPT

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A)   kindness.
B)   intelligence.
C)   good health.
D)   passion.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Harry is 35 years old, and he has just enrolled in his first university course.On the first day of class he looks over the individuals in the room and sits next to another male student who appears to be in his early 30s.In this case, Harry has likely classified the other student

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A)   using a self-serving bias.
B)   as a member of his ingroup.
C)   as the teaching assistant for the class.
D)   as someone who has more university experience than Harry.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Which statement is NOT an accurate reflection of relationships on the Internet?

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A)   Internet relationships are just as intimate as face-to-face ones.
B)   Relationships that begin on the Internet are as stable as traditional relationships.
C)   Internet relationships seldom evolve into face-to-face relationships.
D)   Similarity of interests assumes more power than in face-to-face relationships.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Which influence technique involves asking for a small request in order to increase the likelihood of the target complying with a larger request later?

Accepted Answer

A)   foot-in-the-door
B)   feigned scarcity
C)   reciprocity norm
D)   lowballE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 20

In Milgram's research on obedience, what did the experimenter do to the teacher when the teacher questioned whether the experiment should continue?

Accepted Answer

A)   The teacher was verbally abused.
B)   The teacher was shocked.
C)   The teacher was given verbal prompts to continue.
D)   The teacher was requested to change places with the learner.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Exam 13: Social Psychology

Which influence technique involves asking for a small request in order to increase the likelihood of the target complying with a larger request later?

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Harry is 35 years old, and he has just enrolled in his first university course.On the first day of class he looks over the individuals in the room and sits next to another male student who appears to be in his early 30s.In this case, Harry has likely classified the other student

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Newton believes that all airline pilots are calm, cool individuals who never get excited or show any strong emotional responses.In this case, Newton's beliefs about the traits and behaviours of airline pilots are one example of

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The fact that physical appearance can colour people's perception of a person's ability and that social schemas lead people to see what they expect to see illustrates which of your textbooks unifying themes?

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Observers tend to attribute actors' behaviour to ____ factors and actors tend to attribute their own behaviour to ____ factors.

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In Milgram's research on obedience, what did the experimenter do to the teacher when the teacher questioned whether the experiment should continue?

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Advertisements that include phrases like "limited supply available" or "for a limited time only" are making use of which of the following social influence techniques?

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A psychologist with which of the following orientations is most likely to analyse romantic relationships in terms of the adaptive problems they have presented over the course of human history?

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Which of the following is NOT characteristic of groupthink?

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Describe the various distinctions regarding love proposed by Berscheid and Hatfield.Compare the level of each component in short-term relationships and relationship satisfaction.

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Which of the following people are MOST likely to be viewed as more competent?

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In general, people tend to see members within their own ingroup as being more alike than the members within outgroups.

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According to evolutionary psychologists, we tend to view members of outgroups

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If a person has a prejudice involving a group of people, it is most accurate to state that the person also ____ the same group of people.

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Which of the following social influence techniques involves getting someone to commit to an attractive proposition before its hidden costs are revealed?

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Cross-cultural studies on mate preferences find that people all over the world value all of the following EXCEPT

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Which statement is NOT an accurate reflection of relationships on the Internet?

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A car dealer may offer a customer a terrific deal on a car, but once the customer commits to buying the car the dealer reveals that there are some hidden costs.This approach illustrates which of the following social influence techniques?

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In follow-up studies Solomon Asch found that group ____________________ and ____________________ are key determinants of conformity.

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Steve and Stacey have been a couple for several years.Their love is characterised by warm feelings and affection.They enjoy spending time together and describe themselves as lovers and friends.Steve and Stacey's love is best described as

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