Question 1

Recognizing and reacting to individuals based on group affiliation was probably a very important skill for early hunter-gatherers, whose survival often depended on quickly identifying others as potential friends or foes. This categorization was made primarily on the basis of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  levels of competence
B)  strength
C)  physical appearance
D)  levels of warmthE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is most accurate of stereotypes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stereotypes simplify complex categories into meaningful ones.
B)  Stereotypes often contain an element of truth, but become inaccurate due to the information they exclude.
C)  Stereotypes promote our valid desires to be viewed and treated as individuals.
D)  Stereotypes are exclusive and prioritize the most prevalent characteristics.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

What did Milgram conclude in applying his research results to the Holocaust?

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A)  People today are raised fundamentally differently from participants in the Holocaust.
B)  Individual judgment eventually overwhelms authority.
C)  Relatively few people have the resources needed to resist authority.
D)  Some cultures are immune to the risk of genocide.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

In a research study on cognitive dissonance (van Veen, Krug, Schooler & Carter, 2009) , one group of participants undergoing functional MRI was asked to describe the somewhat unpleasant scanner experience as pleasant. The other group was asked to describe it as neutral. Which part(s) of the brain showed higher levels of activity in the participants who made dissonant statements, as compared to those who made neutral statements?

Accepted Answer

A)  amygdala
B)  prefrontal cortex
C)  anterior cingulate cortex and insula
D)  cerebellum and ponsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

According to initial research regarding online communications (Lee, Park, Lee & Cameron, 2010) , how are user-generated materials, such as blogs and reviews, viewed in comparison to formal news reports prepared by professional journalists?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are viewed as less credible and accurate.
B)  They are viewed as equally credible and accurate.
C)  They are viewed as valid but not reliable.
D)  They are viewed as reliable but not valid.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Jeremy and Bianca have been married for many years. They enjoy traveling to places in which they can explore the landscape by hiking, climbing, and canoeing. What factor best explains why this activity has helped maintain their relationship over time?

Accepted Answer

A)  openness and self-disclosure
B)  engaging in novel and exciting activities
C)  provision of reassurance
D)  communicationE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

​Which ability most contributes to the strength and endurance of the human species?

Accepted Answer

A)  our ability to take full advantage of our physical equipment
B)  our ability to communicate, work together, and form alliances
C)  our ability to trust and be trusted
D)  our ability to instill fear in our enemiesE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Justin listens to a guest lecturer in his psychology class while he scans the sports news on his laptop. He thinks the speaker's argument makes a lot of sense based on her clear and measured way of speaking. Which form of peripheral cue is he using?

Accepted Answer

A)  the message itself
B)  the speaker's manner of presentation
C)  his perceived similarities with the speaker
D)  the characteristics of the speakerE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 9

Alexis is generally a reasonable person-unless she becomes very drunk. Then, she is quick to grow angry with her husband, accuses him unfairly of infidelity, and has on occasion tried to hit him. What role does alcohol play in these instances?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has inhibiting effects on behavior.
B)  It suppresses the left hemisphere.
C)  It has disinhibiting effects on behavior.
D)  It activates the frontal lobes.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Joe's best friend has applied for many jobs and received a few interviews, but has not had one job offer yet. Joe believes that due to the current economy, finding a job may take his friend some time. His belief is an example of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a situational attribution
B)  the actor-observer bias
C)  the self-serving bias
D)  a dispositional attributionE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of using the peripheral route of persuasion?

Accepted Answer

A)  It leads to attitudes that are more predictive of behavior.
B)  It allows us to use heuristics.
C)  It results in carefully thought out arguments.
D)  It encourages attitudes that are more enduring.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Human twin and adoption studies imply that aggressive tendencies in human beings are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  at least partly influenced by genetics
B)  learned behaviors
C)  entirely genetic
D)  entirely environmentalE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Complying with a request from an authority figure is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  obedience
B)  submission
C)  conformity
D)  subservienceE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Mary and her husband made a great deal of money recently through the sale of their business, though they come from families of little education or money. They moved to a beautiful new home in a neighborhood well known for the wealth and high social status of its residents. The neighbors have been very unfriendly to them, ignore their attempts to make friends, and talk badly to each other about the new family in the neighborhood. This is an example of ____ aggression.

Accepted Answer

A)  relational
B)  defensive
C)  instrumental
D)  maternalE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Since his divorce, Rodney has become increasingly cut off from his family, friends, and coworkers. If his doctor is well informed of the literature in this area, which of the following assessments is the doctor most likely to make?

Accepted Answer

A)  I am not worried about Rodney's health. The chances are that he will make it through this year just fine.
B)  I'm concerned with Rodney's health. Going through a divorce shares a risk of death comparable to high blood pressure, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle.
C)  Rodney might be depressed, but he's unlikely to be in danger of becoming suicidal. Surprisingly, divorce is negatively correlated with the risk of suicide.
D)  I will suggest to Rodney that he visualize the many possible paths in his future. Then he is likely to realize that things could always be worse.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 16

What is the definition of conformity?

Accepted Answer

A)  agreement with a request from a person with no perceived authority
B)  unwritten or unspoken rules for behavior in social settings
C)  matching behavior and appearance to perceived social norms
D)  compliance with a request from an authority figureE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

In Sternberg's model, the closeness or bonding we experience with another person is referred to as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  passion
B)  commitment
C)  intimacy
D)  infatuationE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Joanne's puppy is very large, but also submissive. When the puppy meets a more dominant dog, she lies on the grass on her back, shows her belly, and wiggles. This is an example of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  minimizing within-group conflict by clear signals of lower status
B)  maximizing between-group conflict by clear signals of lower status
C)  maximizing within-group conflict by clear signals of higher status
D)  minimizing between-group conflict by clear signals of higher statusE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Early evolutionary pressures favored humans who ___________, and by doing so, sculpted much of the social behavior we observe today.

Accepted Answer

A)  chose to associate with others
B)  focused on the family unit
C)  were more competitive with one another
D)  exhibited strong emotional reactionsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 20

A person in which of these groups is least likely to be obedient within Milgram's experiment (1963) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Austrian men
B)  Dutch women
C)  American men
D)  Australian womenE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Exam 13: The Connected Mind: Social Psychology

Which of the following is most accurate of stereotypes?

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Joe's best friend has applied for many jobs and received a few interviews, but has not had one job offer yet. Joe believes that due to the current economy, finding a job may take his friend some time. His belief is an example of ____.

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Joanne's puppy is very large, but also submissive. When the puppy meets a more dominant dog, she lies on the grass on her back, shows her belly, and wiggles. This is an example of ____.

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A person in which of these groups is least likely to be obedient within Milgram's experiment (1963) ?

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Justin listens to a guest lecturer in his psychology class while he scans the sports news on his laptop. He thinks the speaker's argument makes a lot of sense based on her clear and measured way of speaking. Which form of peripheral cue is he using?

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Which of the following statements is true of using the peripheral route of persuasion?

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Early evolutionary pressures favored humans who ___________, and by doing so, sculpted much of the social behavior we observe today.

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What is the definition of conformity?

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Complying with a request from an authority figure is called ____.

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In Sternberg's model, the closeness or bonding we experience with another person is referred to as ____.

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Since his divorce, Rodney has become increasingly cut off from his family, friends, and coworkers. If his doctor is well informed of the literature in this area, which of the following assessments is the doctor most likely to make?

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Jeremy and Bianca have been married for many years. They enjoy traveling to places in which they can explore the landscape by hiking, climbing, and canoeing. What factor best explains why this activity has helped maintain their relationship over time?

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Alexis is generally a reasonable person-unless she becomes very drunk. Then, she is quick to grow angry with her husband, accuses him unfairly of infidelity, and has on occasion tried to hit him. What role does alcohol play in these instances?

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What did Milgram conclude in applying his research results to the Holocaust?

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According to initial research regarding online communications (Lee, Park, Lee & Cameron, 2010) , how are user-generated materials, such as blogs and reviews, viewed in comparison to formal news reports prepared by professional journalists?

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Human twin and adoption studies imply that aggressive tendencies in human beings are ____.

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Recognizing and reacting to individuals based on group affiliation was probably a very important skill for early hunter-gatherers, whose survival often depended on quickly identifying others as potential friends or foes. This categorization was made primarily on the basis of ____.

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Which ability most contributes to the strength and endurance of the human species?

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Exam 13: The Connected Mind: Social Psychology

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Joe's best friend has applied for many jobs and received a few interviews, but has not had one job offer yet. Joe believes that due to the current economy, finding a job may take his friend some time. His belief is an example of ____.

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Joanne's puppy is very large, but also submissive. When the puppy meets a more dominant dog, she lies on the grass on her back, shows her belly, and wiggles. This is an example of ____.

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Early evolutionary pressures favored humans who ___________, and by doing so, sculpted much of the social behavior we observe today.

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In Sternberg's model, the closeness or bonding we experience with another person is referred to as ____.

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Jeremy and Bianca have been married for many years. They enjoy traveling to places in which they can explore the landscape by hiking, climbing, and canoeing. What factor best explains why this activity has helped maintain their relationship over time?

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Alexis is generally a reasonable person-unless she becomes very drunk. Then, she is quick to grow angry with her husband, accuses him unfairly of infidelity, and has on occasion tried to hit him. What role does alcohol play in these instances?

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What did Milgram conclude in applying his research results to the Holocaust?

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Human twin and adoption studies imply that aggressive tendencies in human beings are ____.

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Recognizing and reacting to individuals based on group affiliation was probably a very important skill for early hunter-gatherers, whose survival often depended on quickly identifying others as potential friends or foes. This categorization was made primarily on the basis of ____.

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