Question 1

Following 9/11,some outraged people lashed out at innocent Arab-Americans.This venting of hostility can best be explained in terms of

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A)   the other-race effect.
B)   the just-world phenomenon.
C)   the frustration-aggression principle.
D)   scapegoat theory.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Chan decides to make a positive change in his life.Instead of going to work with a frown on his face,he will force himself to smile when he walks into work.According to ________,by altering his behavior Chan is likely to change his negative attitude about work.

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A)   the foot-in-the-door phenomenon
B)   informational social influence
C)   cognitive dissonance
D)   attribution theoryE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Creating groups based on the outcome of a coin toss leads people to favor their own new group when dividing any rewards.This best illustrates

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A)   outgroup homogeneity.
B)   implicit prejudice.
C)   the just-world phenomenon.
D)   ingroup bias.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

An observer is likely to express greater liking for a same-sex stranger if that person's image has some distinctive features of the observer's own face.This best illustrates the impact of

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A)   the mere exposure effect.
B)   mirror-image perceptions.
C)   a self-fulfilling prophecy.
D)   self-disclosure.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

The preservation of innovation best illustrates the survival value of

Accepted Answer

A)   culture.
B)   conformity.
C)   individualism.
D)   social norms.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Oxytocin is a hormone that has been found to promote feelings of

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A)   anonymity.
B)   anger.
C)   trust.
D)   envy.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Although Americans' approval of interracial marriage has soared over the past half-century,many still admit that they would feel uncomfortable with someone of another race in socially intimate settings.This admission best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)   the other-race effect.
B)   racial prejudice.
C)   ingroup bias.
D)   stereotyping.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Frank avoids talking with food in his mouth because he knows others think it is socially inappropriate.This best illustrates the impact of

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A)   groupthink.
B)   mood contagion.
C)   social facilitation.
D)   social norms.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Most people who meet Omar consider him to be attractive.However,according to the research,his level of physical attractiveness is not related to his

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A)   self-esteem.
B)   level of future income.
C)   popularity.
D)   frequency of dating.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

After Mrs.Chanski and her children had helped themselves to free samples of the cookies being promoted in the grocery store,she felt obligated to buy some,even though they seemed unreasonably expensive.Her reaction best illustrates the significance of

Accepted Answer

A)   superordinate goals.
B)   the reciprocity norm.
C)   the bystander effect.
D)   diffusion of responsibility.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Ten-year-old Maria finds that her 6-month-old sister Anna will smile when Maria smiles and laugh when Maria laughs.Anna's imitation of Maria's facial expressions is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   informational social influence.
B)   automatic mimicry.
C)   cognitive dissonance.
D)   personal control.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 12

Social loafing is LEAST likely to be observed in

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A)   China.
B)   Japan.
C)   the United States.
D)   Thailand.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Cynthia thinks that her new neighbor is mean and snobbish.This ________ will likely influence Cynthia to act negatively toward her neighbor.

Accepted Answer

A)   attitude
B)   foot-in-the-door phenomenon
C)   social norm
D)   role playingE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

After their country was ravaged by a series of earthquakes,two bitterly antagonistic political groups set aside their differences and worked cooperatively on effective disaster relief.This cooperation best illustrates the importance of

Accepted Answer

A)   mirror-image perceptions.
B)   equity.
C)   superordinate goals.
D)   the mere exposure effect.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Prejudice can be not only subtle but also automatic and unconscious.This is best illustrated in studies of

Accepted Answer

A)   hindsight bias.
B)   implicit associations.
C)   explicit associations.
D)   the just-world phenomenon.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

The longer Chinese people have resided in a Western country,the less they exhibit

Accepted Answer

A)   unconscious patronization.
B)   social identities.
C)   the other-race effect.
D)   scapegoating.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Naseeb disagrees with his classmates on an issue.During a class discussion,Naseeb is most likely to conform to his classmates' opinion on the issue if he

Accepted Answer

A)   has a high level of self-esteem.
B)   does not have to reveal his personal opinion at the close of the class discussion.
C)   believes the rest of the class is unanimous in their position.
D)   verbally expresses his own unique opinion early in the class discussion.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Hearing someone talk in a happy or sad voice can elicit the corresponding mood in the listener.This phenomenon is called

Accepted Answer

A)   group polarization.
B)   mood contagion.
C)   social loafing.
D)   deindividuation.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Tamika and Ramon have been happily married for 40 years.According to the text,which of the following factors is NOT a part of the companionate love they feel for each other?

Accepted Answer

A)   equity
B)   self-disclosure
C)   positive support
D)   the mere exposure effectE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

By providing prospective terrorists with electronic chat rooms for interfacing online with others who share their attitudes,the Internet most likely serves as a medium for

Accepted Answer

A)   social facilitation.
B)   groupthink.
C)   group polarization.
D)   social loafing.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 12: Social Psychology

Oxytocin is a hormone that has been found to promote feelings of

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Tamika and Ramon have been happily married for 40 years.According to the text,which of the following factors is NOT a part of the companionate love they feel for each other?

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Hearing someone talk in a happy or sad voice can elicit the corresponding mood in the listener.This phenomenon is called

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Although Americans' approval of interracial marriage has soared over the past half-century,many still admit that they would feel uncomfortable with someone of another race in socially intimate settings.This admission best illustrates

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An observer is likely to express greater liking for a same-sex stranger if that person's image has some distinctive features of the observer's own face.This best illustrates the impact of

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Creating groups based on the outcome of a coin toss leads people to favor their own new group when dividing any rewards.This best illustrates

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The longer Chinese people have resided in a Western country,the less they exhibit

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After their country was ravaged by a series of earthquakes,two bitterly antagonistic political groups set aside their differences and worked cooperatively on effective disaster relief.This cooperation best illustrates the importance of

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Naseeb disagrees with his classmates on an issue.During a class discussion,Naseeb is most likely to conform to his classmates' opinion on the issue if he

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Frank avoids talking with food in his mouth because he knows others think it is socially inappropriate.This best illustrates the impact of

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Cynthia thinks that her new neighbor is mean and snobbish.This ________ will likely influence Cynthia to act negatively toward her neighbor.

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The preservation of innovation best illustrates the survival value of

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After Mrs.Chanski and her children had helped themselves to free samples of the cookies being promoted in the grocery store,she felt obligated to buy some,even though they seemed unreasonably expensive.Her reaction best illustrates the significance of

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Prejudice can be not only subtle but also automatic and unconscious.This is best illustrated in studies of

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Social loafing is LEAST likely to be observed in

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By providing prospective terrorists with electronic chat rooms for interfacing online with others who share their attitudes,the Internet most likely serves as a medium for

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Chan decides to make a positive change in his life.Instead of going to work with a frown on his face,he will force himself to smile when he walks into work.According to ________,by altering his behavior Chan is likely to change his negative attitude about work.

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Following 9/11,some outraged people lashed out at innocent Arab-Americans.This venting of hostility can best be explained in terms of

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Ten-year-old Maria finds that her 6-month-old sister Anna will smile when Maria smiles and laugh when Maria laughs.Anna's imitation of Maria's facial expressions is an example of

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Most people who meet Omar consider him to be attractive.However,according to the research,his level of physical attractiveness is not related to his

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