Question 1

Asch's experiments on conformity showed that many participants will conform to the consensus of the group even when their own perceptions tell them otherwise.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is an acceptable method of random assignment of participants into two conditions of a between-subjects experiment?

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A)   assigning them in order of their arrival so that the first half go into one condition and second half go into the other condition
B)   assigning them in alphabetical order so that participants shoes last names begin with A through M are placed in one group and those whose last names begin with N through Z are put in the other group
C)   using a random numbers table to assign subject numbers as the participants arrive and then putting all those with even numbers into one group and those with odd numbers into the other group
D)   any of theseE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

In an experiment, confounding occurs when

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A)   there is a main effect of the independent variable being manipulated.
B)   a second variable is unintentionally manipulated along with the independent variable so that it is not clear which variable has had an effect.
C)   there is a second dependent variable that changes as a result of the independent variable manipulation.
D)   there is no significant effect of the independent variable manipulation.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Orne and Evans (1965)  showed that behavioral compliance effects believed to occur only under hypnosis

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A)   were not observed with control participants.
B)   were probably due to demand characteristics.
C)   could not be replicated.
D)   could be attributed to the degree of hypnotic susceptibility among the participants.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true of field research?

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A)   It is difficult to manipulate an independent variable while controlling extraneous variables.
B)   It is difficult to measure certain responses.
C)   There may be ethical issues with not obtaining informed consent.
D)   It is generally easy to control for potential confounds.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

One technique in psychological experiments is to keep the experimenter from knowing the research hypothesis or the experimental condition of the participants currently being tested. This technique helps to prevent the problem of

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A)   demand characteristics.
B)   experimenter bias.
C)   placebo effects.
D)   carryover effects.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

The problem of ____________ is minimized with research in a natural setting.

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A)   demand characteristics
B)   confounding
C)   the placebo effect
D)   conformityE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

In Milgram's laboratory studies of obedience, the participants

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A)   were forced to obey the teacher.
B)   received experimental credit only if they obeyed.
C)   could leave the experiment at any time.
D)   were paid only if they complied with the experimenter.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Randomization is one method of reducing experimental error.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Milgram 's obedience studies showed that very few confederates complied with the experimenter's instructions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is true of laboratory research in social psychology?

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A)   It is possible to achieve greater experimental control in laboratory research compared to field research.
B)   Generality of results is less of an issue in laboratory research than for field research.
C)   It is never necessary to use deception to conceal the goals of laboratory research into social behavior.
D)   Demand effects are less of an issue in laboratory research than in field research.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Randomization minimizes the likelihood that there will be systematic differences between groups of participants, but it increases the chances that the results will be unreliable.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Contrast the findings from laboratory and field research on bystander intervention. What does this tell us about laboratory research?

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Question 14

Orne and Evan's failure to find a difference between the hypnotized and simulating control participants provided an alternative explanation of hypnosis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In Milgram's obedience studies, the confederate learner

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A)   instructed the teacher subject to increase voltage following errors.
B)   was never actually shocked by the teacher subject.
C)   was chosen at random for each experimental session.
D)   only rarely made errors on the memory task.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

One problem with field research concerns whether it is ethical to conduct research on people who have not provided informed consent.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Psychologists are often unwilling to accept people's own self-reports when studying socially sensitive topics. Social psychologists have created _________________ that allow them to observe hypothesized correlates of prejudice without explicitly asking subjects to report their attitudes.

Accepted Answer

A)   implicit memory tests
B)   implicit attitude measures
C)   randomization
D)   explicit attitude measuresE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Suggest a hypothesis that could be examined via field research. What design issues would you be concerned about? What variables would have to be controlled?

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Question 19

Participants in Asch's experiments on conformity were asked to judge which of three lines was closest in length to a standard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Women who do not shave their legs or underarms are violating

Accepted Answer

A)   instincts.
B)   social norms.
C)   obedience.
D)   demand characteristics.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 13: Social Psychology

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Which of the following is true of laboratory research in social psychology?

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