Psychology Openstax

Rosie M. Spielman

Chapter 12

Social Psychology - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

Problem 1

As a field, social psychology focuses on _______ in predicting human behavior.
a. personality traits
b. genetic predispositions
c. biological forces
d. situational factors

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Problem 2

Making internal attributions for your successes and making external attributions for your failures is an example of ________.
a. actor-observer bias
b. fundamental attribution error
c. self-serving bias
d. just-world hypothesis

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Problem 3

Collectivistic cultures are to _____ as individualistic cultures are to _____.
a. dispositional; situational
b. situational; dispositional
c. autonomy; group harmony
d. just-world hypothesis; self-serving bias

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Problem 4

According to the actor-observer bias, we have more information about _____.
a. situational influences on behavior
b. influences on our own behavior
c. influences on others' behavior
d. dispositional influences on behavior

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Problem 5

A(n) _____ is a set of group expectations for appropriate thoughts and behaviors of its members.
a. social role
b. social norm
c. script
d. attribution

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Problem 6

On his first day of soccer practice, Jose suits up in a t-shirt, shorts, and cleats and runs out to the field to join his teammates. Jose's behavior is reflective of _____.
a. a script
b. social influence
c. good athletic behavior
d. normative behavior

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Problem 7

When it comes to buying clothes, teenagers often follow social norms; this is likely motivated by _____.
a. following parents' rules
b. saving money
c. fitting in
d. looking good

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Problem 8

In the Stanford prison experiment, even the lead researcher succumbed to his role as a prison supervisor. This is an example of the power of _____ influencing behavior.
a. scripts
b. social norms
c. conformity
d. social roles

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Problem 9

Attitudes describe our _____ of people, objects, and ideas.
a. treatment
b. evaluations
c. cognition's
d. knowledge

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Problem 10

Cognitive dissonance causes discomfort because it disrupts our sense of _____.
a. dependency
b. unpredictability
c. consistency
d. power

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Problem 11

In order for the central route to persuasion to be effective, the audience must be _____ and _____.
a. analytical; motivated
b. attentive; happy
c. intelligent; unemotional
d. gullible; distracted

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Problem 12

Examples of cues used in peripheral route persuasion include all of the following except ______.
a. celebrity endorsement
b. positive emotions
c. attractive models
d. factual information

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Problem 13

In the Asch experiment, participants conformed due to _____ social influence.
a. informational
b. normative
c. inspirational
d. persuasive

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Problem 14

Under what conditions will informational social influence be more likely?
a. when individuals want to fit in
b. when the answer is unclear
c. when the group has expertise
d. both b and

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Problem 15

Social loafing occurs when _____.
a. individual performance cannot be evaluated
b. the task is easy
c. both a and b
d. none of the above

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Problem 16

If group members modify their opinions to align with a perceived group consensus, then _____ has occurred.
a. group cohesion
b. social facilitation
c. groupthink
d. social loafing

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Problem 17

Prejudice is to _____ as discrimination is to ______.
a. feelings; behavior
b. thoughts; feelings
c. feelings; thoughts
d. behavior; feelings

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Problem 18

Which of the following is not a type of prejudice?
a. homophobia
b. racism
d. individualism

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Problem 19

______ occurs when the out-group is blamed for the in-group's frustration.
a. stereotyping
b. in-group bias
c. scapegoating
d. ageism

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Problem 20

When we seek out information that supports our stereotypes we are engaged in _____.
a. scapegoating
b. confirmation bias
c. self-fulfilling prophecy
d. in-group bias

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Problem 21

Typically, bullying from boys is to _____ as bullying from girls is to _____.
a. emotional harm; physical harm
b. physical harm; emotional harm
c. psychological harm; physical harm
d. social exclusion; verbal taunting

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Problem 22

Which of the following adolescents is least likely to be targeted for bullying?
a. a child with a physical disability
b. a transgender adolescent
c. an emotionally sensitive boy
d. the captain of the football team

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Problem 23

The bystander effect likely occurs due to _____.
a. desensitization to violence
b. people not noticing the emergency
c. diffusion of responsibility
d. emotional insensitivity

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Problem 24

Altruism is a form of prosocial behavior that is motivated by _____.
a. feeling good about oneself
b. selfless helping of others
c. earning a reward
d. showing bravery to bystanders

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Problem 25

After moving to a new apartment building, research suggests that Sam will be most likely to become friends with _____.
a. his next door neighbor
b. someone who lives three floors up in the apartment building
c. someone from across the street
d. his new postal delivery person

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Problem 26

What trait do both men and women tend to look for in a romantic partner?
a. sense of humor
b. social skills
c. leadership potential
d. physical attractiveness

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Problem 27

According to the triangular theory of love, what type of love is defined by passion and intimacy but no commitment?
a. consummate love
b. empty love
c. romantic love
d. liking

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Problem 28

According to social exchange theory, humans want to maximize the ________ and minimize the ________ in relationships.
a. intimacy; commitment
b. benefits; costs
c. costs; benefits
d. passion; intimacy

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Problem 29

Compare and contrast situational influences and dispositional influences and give an example of each. Explain how situational influences and dispositional influences might explain inappropriate behavior.

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Problem 30

Provide an example of how people from individualistic and collectivistic cultures would differ in explaining why they won an important sporting event.

Stacy Storey

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Problem 31

Why didn't the "good" guards in the Stanford prison experiment object to other guards' abusive behavior? Were the student prisoners simply weak people? Why didn't they object to being abused?

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Problem 32

Describe how social roles, social norms, and scripts were evident in the Stanford prison experiment. How can this experiment be applied to everyday life? Are there any more recent examples where people started fulfilling a role and became abusive?

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Problem 33

Give an example (one not used in class or your text) of cognitive dissonance and how an individual might resolve this.

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Problem 34

Imagine that you work for an advertising agency, and you've been tasked with developing an advertising campaign to increase sales of Bliss Soda. How would you develop an advertisement for this product that uses a central route of persuasion? How would you develop an ad using a peripheral route of persuasion?

Stacy Storey

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Problem 35

Describe how seeking outside opinions can prevent groupthink.

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Problem 36

Compare and contrast social loafing and social facilitation.

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Problem 37

Some people seem more willing to openly display prejudice regarding sexual orientation than prejudice regarding race and gender. Speculate on why this might be.

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Problem 38

When people blame a scapegoat, how do you think they choose evidence to support the blame?

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Problem 39

Compare and contrast hostile and instrumental aggression.

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Problem 40

What evidence discussed in the previous section suggests that cyberbullying is difficult to detect and prevent?

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Problem 41

Describe what influences whether relationships will be formed.

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Problem 42

The evolutionary theory argues that humans are motivated to perpetuate their genes and reproduce. Using an evolutionary perspective, describe traits in men and women that humans find attractive.

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Problem 43

Provide a personal example of an experience in which your behavior was influenced by the power of the situation.

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Problem 44

Think of an example in the media of a sports figure-player or coach-who gives a self-serving attribution for winning or losing. Examples might include accusing the referee of incorrect calls, in the case of losing, or citing their own hard work and talent, in the case of winning.

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Problem 45

Try attending a religious service very different from your own and see how you feel and behave without knowing the appropriate script. Or, try attending an important, personal event that you have never attended before, such as a bar mitzvah (a coming-of-age ritual in Jewish culture), a quinceañera (in some Latin American cultures a party is given to a girl who is turning 15 years old), a wedding, a funeral, or a sporting event new to you, such as horse racing or bull riding. Observe and record your feelings and behaviors in this unfamiliar setting for which you lack the appropriate script. Do you silently observe the action, or do you ask another person for help interpreting the behaviors of people at the event? Describe in what ways your behavior would change if you were to attend a similar event in the future?

Stacy Storey

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Problem 46

Name and describe at least three social roles you have adopted for yourself. Why did you adopt these roles? What are some roles that are expected of you, but that you try to resist?

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Problem 47

Cognitive dissonance often arises after making an important decision, called post-decision dissonance (or in popular terms, buyer's remorse). Describe a recent decision you made that caused dissonance and describe how you resolved it.

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Problem 48

Describe a time when you or someone you know used the foot-in-the-door technique to gain someone's compliance.

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Problem 49

Conduct a conformity study the next time you are in an elevator. After you enter the elevator, stand with your back toward the door. See if others conform to your behavior. Watch this video (http:Ilopenstaxcollege.org/l/conformityexp) for a candid camera demonstration of this phenomenon. Did your results turn out as expected?

Stacy Storey

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Problem 50

Most students adamantly state that they would never have turned up the voltage in the Milligram experiment. Do you think you would have refused to shock the learner? Looking at your own past behavior, what evidence suggests that you would go along with the order to increase the voltage?

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Problem 51

Give an example when you felt that someone was prejudiced against you. What do you think caused this attitude? Did this person display any discrimination behaviors and, if so, how?

Stacy Storey

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Problem 52

Give an example when you felt prejudiced against someone else. How did you discriminate against them? Why do you think you did this?

Alyssa Mae L.

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Problem 53

Have you ever experienced or witnessed bullying or cyberbullying? How did it make you feel? What did you do about it? After reading this section would you have done anything differently?

Alyssa Mae L.

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Problem 54

The next time you see someone needing help, observe your surroundings. Look to see if the bystander effect is in action and take measures to make sure the person gets help. If you aren't able to help, notify an adult or authority figure that can.

Stacy Storey

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Problem 55

Think about your recent friendships and romantic relationship(s). What factors do you think influenced the development of these relationships? What attracted you to becoming friends or romantic partners?

Alyssa Mae L.

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Problem 56

Have you ever used a social exchange theory approach to determine how satisfied you were in a relationship, either a friendship or romantic relationship? Have you ever had the costs outweigh the benefits of a relationship? If so, how did you address this imbalance?

Alyssa Mae L.

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