Question 1

The Earth is being assaulted by a "double whammy" that includes

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A)  high inflation and high taxes.
B)  more people and colder climates.
C)  more people and greater consumption.
D)  fewer people and greater consumption.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Rising affluence in the United States has not produced increased happiness because

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A)  we discount our belongings.
B)  there's always someone richer.
C)  growth is not good.
D)  of greater health problems among baby boomers.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Donna has been short of money and worried about her job security.Yesterday,she was surprised to find she was being promoted and given a 10 percent raise.The adaptation-level phenomenon suggests that she will

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A)  soon be worried again about her finances.
B)  have much better self-esteem from now on.
C)  behave much less aggressively from now on.
D)  be a much more ambitious,achievement-oriented worker now that she sees that her past behavior has paid off.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Technological advances will help sustain the planet through

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A)  reduced cost of fossil fuels.
B)  increased consumption of resources.
C)  less waste.
D)  greater availability of goods.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

People with more money

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A)  perceive more control over their lives.
B)  have a higher stress level.
C)  are less happy in poor countries.
D)  are more likely to reduce their consumption.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

For today's collegians,the goal of _____ has been at the top of their list in recent years.

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A)  developing a meaningful philosophy of life
B)  becoming very well off financially
C)  helping others in difficulty
D)  becoming an authority in their own fieldE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Myers reported that lottery winners typically gain _____ from their winnings.

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A)  long-lasting happiness
B)  a temporary jolt of joy
C)  anxiety over their new freedom
D)  a mixture of happiness and anxietyE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

_____ agree that money buys happiness,whereas _____ agree that a little more money will make one a little happier.

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A)  Most; few
B)  All; none
C)  Few; many
D)  None; allE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Among entering collegians,the proportion considering it "very important or essential" that they become "very well off financially" _____ between 1970 and 2012.

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A)  declined
B)  rose slightly
C)  remained stable
D)  rose dramaticallyE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Tina,a single mom who is just making ends meet,feels most dissatisfied with her current material circumstances after watching an episode of .Her feelings are best understood in terms of

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A)  the adaptation-level phenomenon.
B)  reactance theory.
C)  relative deprivation.
D)  downward social comparison.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true in the context of applying social psychology's principles to overcome misinformation about climate change?

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A)  People respond more to straight facts than to vivid imagery.
B)  Republican-leaning audience will respond most effectively to information about climate effects on the world's poor.
C)  People are more open to messengers whose identities are like their own.
D)  People respond more to threats that are far in place and time.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D) C

Question 12

In developing nations where food security has improved and women have become educated and empowered,birth rates have

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A)  dropped.
B)  increased.
C)  stabilized.
D)  continued to double each year.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Research suggests that all of the following enhance life quality

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A)  faith communities.
B)  positive thinking habits.
C)  experiencing nature.
D)  having many friends,regardless of the depth of the relationship.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B) D

Question 14

According to the _____,feelings of success,failure,satisfaction,and dissatisfaction are relative to prior experiences.

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A)  relative attainment hypothesis
B)  achievement motivation syndrome
C)  social prestige principle
D)  adaptation-level phenomenonE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

A 65-degree day seems warm in February but cold in July.This is best explained in terms of

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A)  relative deprivation.
B)  the adaptation-level phenomenon.
C)  displacement.
D)  Parkinson's second law.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Support for new energy policies that aim to prevent global warming call for an enlarged identity in which people

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A)  appreciate human independence by thinking "me" instead of "we."
B)  see humanity as part of nature.
C)  see nature as having extrinsic value.
D)  value the present over the future.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C) B

Question 17

A source of hope for a sustainable future is

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A)  cloning.
B)  reduced consumption.
C)  moderating global temperatures.
D)  high birth rates in technologically advanced countries.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Joseph has just received a 5 percent increase in his salary.However,after learning that his coworkers have all received 10 percent increases,Joseph becomes upset with his employer and dissatisfied with his raise.We can understand Joseph's feelings in terms of

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A)  relative deprivation.
B)  the adaptation-level phenomenon.
C)  Parkinson's second law.
D)  the hydraulic model of aggression.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Social comparison is

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A)  evaluating one's abilities and opinions by comparing oneself with others.
B)  our tendency to compare a given level of stimulation with an earlier level.
C)  a tendency to adapt to social events.
D)  often used to recalibrate adaptation levels.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Csikszentmihalyi refers to the state wherein we are unselfconsciously absorbed in a mindful challenge as

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A)  positive psychology.
B)  unconditional positive regard.
C)  flow.
D)  individual hypnosis.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 31: Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future

The Earth is being assaulted by a "double whammy" that includes

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Rising affluence in the United States has not produced increased happiness because

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Donna has been short of money and worried about her job security.Yesterday,she was surprised to find she was being promoted and given a 10 percent raise.The adaptation-level phenomenon suggests that she will

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Technological advances will help sustain the planet through

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People with more money

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For today's collegians,the goal of _____ has been at the top of their list in recent years.

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Myers reported that lottery winners typically gain _____ from their winnings.

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_____ agree that money buys happiness,whereas _____ agree that a little more money will make one a little happier.

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Among entering collegians,the proportion considering it "very important or essential" that they become "very well off financially" _____ between 1970 and 2012.

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Tina,a single mom who is just making ends meet,feels most dissatisfied with her current material circumstances after watching an episode of .Her feelings are best understood in terms of

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Which of the following statements is true in the context of applying social psychology's principles to overcome misinformation about climate change?

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In developing nations where food security has improved and women have become educated and empowered,birth rates have

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Research suggests that all of the following enhance life quality

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According to the _____,feelings of success,failure,satisfaction,and dissatisfaction are relative to prior experiences.

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A 65-degree day seems warm in February but cold in July.This is best explained in terms of

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Support for new energy policies that aim to prevent global warming call for an enlarged identity in which people

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A source of hope for a sustainable future is

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Joseph has just received a 5 percent increase in his salary.However,after learning that his coworkers have all received 10 percent increases,Joseph becomes upset with his employer and dissatisfied with his raise.We can understand Joseph's feelings in terms of

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Social comparison is

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