REVEL Chapter 12 Quiz: Social Psychology Flashcards
(20 cards)
Saul admits that he conforms so as to be liked by others. This is known as __________.
normative social influence
According to the text, in which of the following has groupthink been known to occur?
the sinking of the Titanic
Many businesses now require their employees to work in teams, believing that a group of four to five employees will accomplish more than four to five individuals working alone. This is an example of what concept?
social facilitation
Maria was approached by her neighbor, who asked her to adopt three kittens that were abandoned by their mother. While Maria refused to take in three kittens, she did agree to adopt just one. What compliance technique did her neighbor use on Maria?
door-in-the-face
Which of the following people would probably NOT be a prime candidate for membership in a cult?
Lawrence, who has only a high school diploma but tends to be independent and happy with his life
Follow-up studies to Stanley Milgram’s research have suggested that a teacher’s willingness to deliver potentially lethal shocks may be more a product of __________ than of obedience.
social identity
The public-service messages that encourage parents to sit down with their children and talk frankly about drugs are promoting which method of attitude formation?
direct instruction
Researchers have found that a __________ degree of fear in a message makes it more effective, particularly when it is combined with __________.
moderate, information about how to prevent the fearful consequences
Sandy was a juror in the trial for a man accused of stealing guns from a sporting-goods store. The defendant was not very well spoken and came from a very poor background, but Sandy listened carefully to the evidence presented and made her decision based on that. Sandy was using __________ processing.
central-route
If Tenille was experiencing a sense of cognitive dissonance between her attitude and behavior, which of the following would help her reduce that uncomfortable sensation?
changing her behavior
Gerard goes to a job interview dressed in patched blue jeans, a torn T-shirt, and sandals. His hair is uncombed, and he hasn’t shaved in a few days. Obviously, Gerard knows nothing about __________.
impression formation
If behavior is assumed to be caused by external characteristics, this is known as __________.
a situational cause
Thomas likes to “hang with the guys.” These people with whom Thomas identifies most strongly are called a(n) __________.
in-group
The “Robber’s Cave” experiment showed the value of __________ in combating prejudice.
equal-status contact
Vivian and Steve met at work. At first they were just friends, but over time, they found themselves falling in love—or, as Vivian tells her friends, “Steve just grew on me!” According to research in interpersonal attraction, the most likely explanation for their attraction is __________.
mere exposure
According to Sternberg, a couple whose love is based on intimacy and passion but who are not yet committed to a long-term relationship are in the form of love called __________ love.
romantic
The concept that aggression results from a social role is based on what psychological theory?
learning
Which of the following chemicals seems to be the most involved in aggression?
testosterone
To which two processes do some social psychologists attribute the phenomenon of people not helping someone they do not know?
bystander effect and diffusion of responsibility
JB knows that he can help people simply by dialing 9-1-1 on his cell phone if an emergency arises. At which step in the decision process for helping would JB be?
planning a course of action
