Chapter 1 Quiz

Question 1

An assumption of social psychology is that only social factors influence human behaviors

Answer 1

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Question 2

The “hot” perspective in social psychology emphasizes ______, whereas the “cold” perspective emphasizes ______.

Answer 2

emotion and motivation; cognition

Question 3

The work of Muzafer Sherif was important for the development of social psychology because he:

Answer 3

Showed that complex social behavior could be examined scientifically

Question 4

A major difference between social psychology and sociology is:

Answer 4

Whether the focus is on the individual or the group

Question 5

Research on the social psychological underpinnings of prejudice might be said to have its roots in research by:

Answer 5

Gordon Allport