Question 1

When we commit the fundamental attribution error,we ________ the power of ________.

Accepted Answer

The fundamental attribution error involves overestimating the influence of personality traits and underestimating the influence of situational factors when explaining others' behaviors.

Question 2

In explaining social behaviour,why are the tendencies to overestimate personal forces and underestimate the power of situational forces referred to as the FUNDAMENTAL attribution error? Because this attributional bias

Accepted Answer

The fundamental attribution error is common and widespread as it reflects a general tendency in human cognition to attribute others' behaviors to their character rather than situational factors.

Question 3

How might a personality psychologist explain the mass murder-suicide of the members of the Order of The Solar Temple?

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Question 4

Suzanna and April were playing in the den when April's mother entered the room and scolded them for making a mess.Suzanna decided then and there that April's mother was a grouch.Suzanna's inference is an example of

Accepted Answer

Suzanna's inference is an example of the fundamental attribution error, where she made a negative judgment about April's mother's personality (grouch) based on a single behavior (scolding them for making a mess).

Question 5

Compared to social psychologists,personality psychologists are more likely to focus their attention on

Accepted Answer

Personality psychologists are more concerned with individual differences in behavior and how these differences relate to personality traits, attitudes, and motivations. Social psychologists, on the other hand, are more interested in how individuals are influenced by social contexts, social norms, and cultural factors. Therefore, choice E is the most fitting answer.

Question 6

The tendency we all have to discount situational explanations of behaviour in favour of personality characteristics or traits is called

Accepted Answer

The tendency to discount situational explanations of behavior in favor of personality characteristics or traits is called the fundamental attribution error.

Question 7

According to the text,which of the following statements is true regarding the difference between the way social psychologists approach the study of human behaviour and the approach others take?

Accepted Answer

The text states that social psychologists are less concerned with individual differences and more interested in how the social situation influences behaviour, which distinguishes their approach from that of personality psychologists. The other options are not supported by the text as comprehensive or accurate distinctions between social psychologists and other fields of study.

Question 8

Sometimes when we encounter behaviour that is unpleasant or unexpected,we assume that something about the person-and not the situation-caused the behaviour.In this sense,we are most like

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Question 9

Which of the following people have fallen prey to the fundamental attribution error?

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Question 10

Which of the following questions is most likely to be asked by a social psychologist?

Accepted Answer

Social psychologists often study how individuals behave in social situations and what factors influence their behavior, such as the situational factors that might cause someone to behave rudely. The other options are more likely to be studied by other fields of psychology, such as genetics (A), leadership (B), mental disorders (D), or cult recruitment (E).

Question 11

Like social psychologists,personality psychologists focus on

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Question 12

Concepts like "institutions," "sociometric status," and "social class" are most closely associated with

Accepted Answer

Concepts like "institutions," "sociometric status," and "social class" are most closely associated with sociology, which is the study of human society, social interactions, and social organization. Psychology also deals with social phenomena but tends to focus more on individual behavior and mental processes. Social work is more concerned with helping individuals and communities cope with various social problems. Economics deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Political science focuses on the study of government and political systems.

Question 13

Consider the following question about human nature: "Are authoritarian personalities more prejudiced than other people?" This question is most likely to be asked by

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The answer of Consider the following question about human nature:...

Question 14

Professor Forster is a personality psychologist interested in divorce.Which question is she most likely to investigate?

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As a personality psychologist interested in divorce, Professor Forster is most likely to investigate whether certain types of people are more likely to divorce than others, which falls under the realm of personality psychology. A and D are more in line with sociology or economics, C is more in line with developmental psychology, and E is more in line with social psychology.

Question 15

Matt's server in the restaurant just can't seem to get his order right.If Matt had just read Chapter 1 on social influence and evaluates the situation like a social psychologist might,what is he most likely to think?

Accepted Answer

A social psychologist would likely consider various factors beyond just the server's abilities or personality, such as potential situational factors that could be affecting their behavior, like stress or being short-staffed. Option A implicates a dispositional explanation, which social psychologists try to avoid without appropriate evidence. The other options don't really fit the contextual information provided.

Question 16

Which of the following is a shortcoming of a personality approach?

Accepted Answer

Personality psychologists often focus on individual traits without taking into account the impact of social and cultural factors on behavior. This can lead to an underestimation of the power of social influence in shaping behavior.

Question 17

Given the nature of their training,________ would be least likely to commit the fundamental attribution error?

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Question 18

Professor Gomez studies the relationship between introversion and depression.Professor Gomez is most likely to be

Accepted Answer

Personality psychologists study individual differences and traits, such as introversion, and how these relate to behaviors and mental states like depression.

Question 19

Whereas social psychologists focus on ________,personality psychologists focus on ________.

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Question 20

Unlike social psychologists,personality psychologists are most concerned with

Accepted Answer

Personality psychologists are primarily interested in studying the characteristics that make individuals unique and how these traits differ from one person to another, rather than studying how people are similar to one another. This includes studying individual differences in behavior, emotions, cognition, and motivation.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Social Psychology

When we commit the fundamental attribution error,we the power of .