Question 1

The group polarization effect implies that

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A)   when most of the group members initially favor a cautious decision, discussion will cause the group to adopt an even more cautious decision.
B)   the gap between two opposing factions will be narrowed after group discussion.
C)   when most of the group members initially favor a cautious decision, discussion will cause the group to adopt a risky decision.
D)   group decisions will always be better than individual decisions.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Briefly describe the physical and psychological factors that contribute to attraction in our culture.

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Interpersonal attraction refers to posit...

Question 3

Subjects in ____ study concerning ____ were instructed to indicate which of three lines matched a "standard line" in length.

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A)   Asch's; conformity
B)   Milgram's; conformity
C)   Asch's; obedience
D)   Milgram's; obedienceE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 4

Your boss tells you to report to work at 3:00 am. You are not happy at reporting to work at such an unusual hour, yet you report as requested. Your behavior is an example of

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A)   obedience.
B)   conformity.
C)   groupthink.
D)   deindividuation.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

In general, people tend to see members within their own ingroup as being more alike than the members within outgroups.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In Sternberg's theory of love, ____________________ refers to an intention to maintain a relationship in spite of the difficulties and costs that may arise.

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The answer of In Sternberg's theory of love, ____________________ refers...

Question 7

____________________ attributions ascribe the causes of behavior to personal dispositions and ____________________ attributions to situational demands.

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The answer of ____________________ attributions ascribe the causes of behavior...

Question 8

The studies by Asch and by Milgram indicate that both conformity to group pressure and obedience to commands are reduced by

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A)   group cohesiveness.
B)   group polarization.
C)   the presence of a dissenter.
D)   centralized communication.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Obedience occurs when people

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A)   change their behavior as a result of receiving a persuasive argument.
B)   change their behavior as a result of observational learning.
C)   follow direct commands, usually from someone in a position of authority.
D)   yield to real or imagined social pressure.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

The bystander effect should be strongest in

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A)   a large group when need for help is ambiguous.
B)   a large group when need for help is unambiguous.
C)   a smaller group when need for help is ambiguous.
D)   a smaller group when need for help is unambiguous.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

In Hazan and Shaver's (1987) survey on the relationship between patterns of attachment and adult love relationships they found that ____________________ adults found it difficult to get close to others and described their love relations as lacking intimacy and trust.

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The answer of In Hazan and Shaver's (1987) survey on...

Question 12

What is conformity; how is it different from obedience, and what factors make us conform to group norms?

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Obedience occurs when people obey the co...

Question 13

Group cohesiveness refers to the

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A)   degree to which group members agree about an issue.
B)   strength of the liking relationships linking group members to each other and to the group itself.
C)   extent of polarization that occurs after group discussion.
D)   tendency of groups to make more cautious decisions than individuals.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Inferences that we make about the causes of our own and others' behavior are termed

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A)   attributions
B)   stigmata
C)   schemas
D)   denkmalsE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Groups seeking donations often ask people to simply sign a petition first. This approach illustrates which of the following social influence techniques?

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A)   lowball technique
B)   highball technique
C)   foot-in-the-door technique
D)   reciprocity normE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

If Manfred's parents heartily agree with him each time he says that "all fat people are slobs," Manfred's prejudice will be strengthened due to ____________________.

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The answer of If Manfred's parents heartily agree with him...

Question 17

The fundamental attribution error leads observers to attribute the crime and poverty of urban ethnic neighborhoods to the

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A)   personal qualities of the residents.
B)   job discrimination experienced by the residents.
C)   poor police protection in such areas.
D)   crowded living conditions in these neighborhoods.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Based on research, which of the following would you predict would perform the BEST?

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A)   an individual investor picking stocks
B)   a single individual solving complex logic problems
C)   a group solving simple logic problems
D)   an investment group picking stocksE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

In making a decision you rely on the opinion of experts and the behavior of your best friends. According to the elaboration likelihood model, which route to persuasion have you used?

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A)   central
B)   peripheral
C)   attributional
D)   66E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

You are eating out at a restaurant with a group of people. All of the others in your party have ordered and now it is your turn to order. Using the research on conformity, what factors will influence whether you are likely to conform?

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Conformity involves yielding to social p...

Exam 32: Social Behavior Part 2

Groups seeking donations often ask people to simply sign a petition first. This approach illustrates which of the following social influence techniques?

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In Sternberg's theory of love, ____________________ refers to an intention to maintain a relationship in spite of the difficulties and costs that may arise.

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The group polarization effect implies that

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In Hazan and Shaver's (1987) survey on the relationship between patterns of attachment and adult love relationships they found that ____________________ adults found it difficult to get close to others and described their love relations as lacking intimacy and trust.

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____________________ attributions ascribe the causes of behavior to personal dispositions and ____________________ attributions to situational demands.

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The studies by Asch and by Milgram indicate that both conformity to group pressure and obedience to commands are reduced by

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Your boss tells you to report to work at 3:00 am. You are not happy at reporting to work at such an unusual hour, yet you report as requested. Your behavior is an example of

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Based on research, which of the following would you predict would perform the BEST?

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Inferences that we make about the causes of our own and others' behavior are termed

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You are eating out at a restaurant with a group of people. All of the others in your party have ordered and now it is your turn to order. Using the research on conformity, what factors will influence whether you are likely to conform?

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The fundamental attribution error leads observers to attribute the crime and poverty of urban ethnic neighborhoods to the

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What is conformity; how is it different from obedience, and what factors make us conform to group norms?

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In general, people tend to see members within their own ingroup as being more alike than the members within outgroups.

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Briefly describe the physical and psychological factors that contribute to attraction in our culture.

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Obedience occurs when people

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Group cohesiveness refers to the

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If Manfred's parents heartily agree with him each time he says that "all fat people are slobs," Manfred's prejudice will be strengthened due to ____________________.

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Subjects in ____ study concerning ____ were instructed to indicate which of three lines matched a "standard line" in length.

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The bystander effect should be strongest in

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In making a decision you rely on the opinion of experts and the behavior of your best friends. According to the elaboration likelihood model, which route to persuasion have you used?

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