Question 1

Which of the following is TRUE of the factors that initially attract two people to each other?

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A)   Chances are that one becomes bored of those who live geographically closest to him or her.
B)   The less similar others are,the more we like them.
C)   Repeated exposure to a person is often not sufficient to produce attraction.
D)   Proximity leads to liking.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Define groupthink.Relate how groupthink might have contributed to the 2003 shuttle disaster.Suggest how groupthink and entrapment might have contributed to the decision to send American troops to Iraq in 2003 and to decisions to remain in Iraq.

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Question 3

_____ occurs when people are persuaded on the basis of factors unrelated to the nature or quality of the content of a persuasive message.

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A)   Cognitive dissonance
B)   Logical conclusion
C)   Peripheral route processing
D)   Central route processingE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following statements reflects a criticism that has been leveled against the Implicit Association Test?

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A)   The test measures only conscious racial attitudes.
B)   The test requires people to directly report their racial feelings.
C)   The biases that the test measures may not affect overt behavior.
D)   The test proves that people cannot be prejudiced if they do not know that they are engaged in it.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

A change in behavior in response to a direct command is termed .

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Question 6

In Juanita's community,girls are not expected to enjoy or excel at mathematics.Juanita's algebra grades drop;by the time she is a high school junior,she is enrolled only in consumer mathematics courses.Which concept does Juanita's example best illustrate?

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A)   Cognitive dissonance
B)   Social identification
C)   Entrapment
D)   Self-fulfilling prophecyE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

A petroleum company enacts a plan to stem the flow of oil gushing from a broken rig.The plan is largely unsuccessful.Nevertheless,the company continues to promote and finance the plan.Which of the following concepts is illustrated in this example?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cognitive dissonance
B)   Foot-in-the-door effect
C)   Self-serving bias
D)   EntrapmentE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 8

A cell phone manufacturer uses a trendy celebrity to advertise its product to teenagers.The company is relying on the route to persuasion.

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Question 9

The notion of a diffusion of responsibility is most usually applied to the study of:

Accepted Answer

A)   group decision making.
B)   prosocial behavior.
C)   aggression.
D)   social influence.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following statements is TRUE of conformity?

Accepted Answer

A)   People working on ambiguous tasks and questions (those with no clear answer) are less susceptible to conformity.
B)   The less attractive a group appears to its members,the greater its ability to produce conformity.
C)   Conformity is considerably lower when people must respond publicly.
D)   Subtle or even unspoken social pressure results in conformity.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Behavior that helps others but that involves some self-sacrifice is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)   altruism.
B)   prosocial behavior.
C)   catharsis.
D)   empathy.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

_____ involves a state of intense absorption in someone that includes intense physiological arousal,psychological interest,and caring for the needs of another.

Accepted Answer

A)   Companionate love
B)   Affectionate love
C)   Passionate love
D)   Cathartic loveE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Social psychologist Leon Festinger is associated with the study of:

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A)   routes to persuasion.
B)   cognitive dissonance.
C)   conformity.
D)   obedience.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

The foot-in-the-door technique works because:

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A)   of the effectiveness of the norm of reciprocity.
B)   an incentive,discount,or bonus is always offered.
C)   the first large request is always refused and the smaller request is accepted.
D)   involvement with the small request leads to an interest in an issue.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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_____ occurs when people are persuaded on the basis of factors unrelated to the nature or quality of the content of a persuasive message.

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_____ involves a state of intense absorption in someone that includes intense physiological arousal,psychological interest,and caring for the needs of another.

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A petroleum company enacts a plan to stem the flow of oil gushing from a broken rig.The plan is largely unsuccessful.Nevertheless,the company continues to promote and finance the plan.Which of the following concepts is illustrated in this example?

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Behavior that helps others but that involves some self-sacrifice is termed:

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A cell phone manufacturer uses a trendy celebrity to advertise its product to teenagers.The company is relying on the route to persuasion.

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Which of the following statements reflects a criticism that has been leveled against the Implicit Association Test?

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A change in behavior in response to a direct command is termed .

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The notion of a diffusion of responsibility is most usually applied to the study of:

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_____ occurs when people are persuaded on the basis of factors unrelated to the nature or quality of the content of a persuasive message.

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Social psychologist Leon Festinger is associated with the study of:

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_____ involves a state of intense absorption in someone that includes intense physiological arousal,psychological interest,and caring for the needs of another.

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A petroleum company enacts a plan to stem the flow of oil gushing from a broken rig.The plan is largely unsuccessful.Nevertheless,the company continues to promote and finance the plan.Which of the following concepts is illustrated in this example?

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Behavior that helps others but that involves some self-sacrifice is termed:

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A cell phone manufacturer uses a trendy celebrity to advertise its product to teenagers.The company is relying on the route to persuasion.

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