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In evolutionary theory, what is the term for a group that we do not belong to or identify with?

A) subculture
B) affiliative
C) outgroup
D) maladapted group

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Imagine your psychology professor described the procedure of Milgram's study without discussing the term "obedience" or Milgram's interpretation of his results. What would most students predict that they would have done if they were subjects in the study?

A) refuse to participate in the study
B) get more correct answers than the typical subject
C) be less likely to conform
D) administer fewer shocks than the typical subject

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Imagine a popular star baseball player with many endorsement contracts for sports drinks, athletic apparel, and personal care products is arrested for hitting his pregnant wife. Which of the following consequences might cause companies to cancel his endorsement contracts?

According to the self-serving bias, when do people tend to make external attributions?

Which of the following describes Elaine's perception of her ability to sell tickets?

Which of the following often results in individuals in large groups being less productive than individuals in small groups?

A person experiences an unpleasant state of tension when related attitudes or beliefs are inconsistent or contradict each other. Which of the following explains this discomfort?

Which component of persuasion would be enhanced if an advertiser chose to use doctors and dentists to promote their vitamin supplements?

According to research on the elaboration likelihood model of attitude change, which route leads to more enduring attitude change and better predicts future behaviour?

Which type of love is characterized by a couple's complete absorption in one another and includes strong emotions and tender sexual feelings?

As Serena enters a homeless shelter seeking help, she looks around at the other people who are staying there and thinks, "I don't want to be here. These people are lazy and dangerous." Even though Serena requires the assistance of the shelter, she doesn't see herself as being similar to the other people who are in the same situation. Which of the following is this consistent with?

Milgram's research was criticized as being flawed because subjects in a psychology experiment generally expect to obey the requests of the researcher. Thus, critics said the results could not be generalized to the real world. How did Milgram respond to this criticism?

Which of the following is NOT a factor that directly influences person perception?

In Stanley Milgram's original study, approximately what percentage of subjects exhibited obedience by administering all 30 levels of electric shock?

Shane believes that Tammy failed the midterm because she couldn't grasp the course material. What is most clearly illustrated by Shane's belief?

Which term is defined as a reduction in effort by individuals when they work in groups as compared to when they work by themselves?

Which branch of psychology is concerned with the way individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are influenced by others?

Which of the following was experienced by the "typical" subject in Milgram's shock study?

What differs between Richard's and Elaine's persuasion processes?

Tom believes that college football players are "dumb jocks" so when he meets a football player Tom interacts with him in a way that doesn't allow the football player to display his intelligence. What does this example illustrate?