19 questions
Assigning causes to a behaviour seen in specific social situations:
a) Schemas
b) Attribution
c) Inhibition
d) Facilitation
Deepak is always well dressed and outspoken. People who meet him for the first time are often impressed. This is an example of:
a) Attribution
b) Identification
c) Impression formation
d) Facilitation
4. People who exert less effort on a task when working in a group than they do when working individually are engaging in ___________.
social conformity
social idleness
groupthink
social loafing
What is the term for an improvement in performance caused by the perception that others are watching?
The issue of racial profiling has been a controversial topic in the United States for many years, and it was particularly widespread after the events of September 11, 2001. When an individual engages in profiling and assumes that one person must possess certain qualities because of their race or ethnicity, (s)he is engaging in _____________.
attributing
discrimination
stereotyping
social loafing
Prejudice is a(n) _________, whereas discrimination is a(n) ________.
behavior; attitude
attitude; behavior
dislike; hatred
hatred; dislike
Group polarization is the tendency for
a group to become divided on an issue.
a group's opinion to strengthen after discussion with like-minded people.
a group to become extreme in their viewpoints when challenged.
a group to bond during a difficult circumstance.
Prejudice is a(n) _________, whereas discrimination is a(n) ________.
behavior; attitude
attitude; behavior
dislike; hatred
hatred; dislike
Group polarization is the tendency for
a group to become divided on an issue.
a group's opinion to strengthen after discussion with like-minded people.
a group to become extreme in their viewpoints when challenged.
a group to bond during a difficult circumstance.
What is the difference between members of an in-group and an out-group?
Members of the in-group rely on members of the out-group for leadership.
Members of the in-group set the agenda that members of the out-group must follow.
Members of the in-group identify with each other, but not with members of the out-group.
Members of the in-group are constantly seeking to join the members of the out-group.
What is the difference between members of an in-group and an out-group?
Members of the in-group rely on members of the out-group for leadership.
Members of the in-group set the agenda that members of the out-group must follow.
Members of the in-group identify with each other, but not with members of the out-group.
Members of the in-group are constantly seeking to join the members of the out-group.
A student has just failed a psychology exam. Which of the following explanations is LEAST likely to be evidence of the self-serving bias?
My teacher hates me.
That material was so hard that no one could have passed that class.
I didn't study hard enough
That room was too hot for me to concentrate.
Which of the following is an example of social facilitation?
A student scores higher on tests taken with classmates than with strangers.
A kid reads more books when promised free pizza for reading a greater number.
An athlete performs better in games before a large crowd than she does in practice.
An editor’s productivity increases when she is given a private office.
When the jury deliberated, most thought that the defendant in the case was probably innocent, but some weren't certain. After discussing the case for four hours, all twelve jurors are now firmly convinced that the defendant did not commit the crime. What explains the strengthening of opinions?
groupthink
bystander effect
social facilitation
group polarization
Ryan believes that his good grades in his business classes are the result of his strong work ethic and high intelligence. He believes that his poor grades in psychology are the result of an unskilled instructor. Ryan's thinking is an example of _____.
Fundamental Attribution Error
Cognitive Dissonance
Saliency Bias
Self-serving Bias
Cognitive Dissonance
Saliency Bias
Self-serving Bias
A group of 5 students & a group of 3 students all roughly the same size & strength, engage in a game of tug of war. The game is equal for a long while, neither side immediately gaining an advantage. This is most likely an example of
social loafing
dehumanization
conformity
social facilitation
On the first day of class, Mr. Sharma divides his class into 4 competing groups. On the 5th day of school, Mohit was sent to the principal for kicking members of the other groups. Mr. Sharma can be faulted for encouraging the creation of
group polarization
out group bias
superordinate goals
group think
Repetition of the same arguments resulting in stronger attitudes in support of the majority view is an example of
group polarization.
role conflict.
groupthink.
social networking.
Which of the following is an example of a primary group?
a collection of people waiting to cross the street
a husband and wife and their three children
a classroom of students
a crowd at a football game