Question 1

A cultural trauma is:

Accepted Answer

A cultural trauma is a disruption that causes members of a culture to lose their sense of belonging and security, often caused by events such as forced migration, colonization or genocide. It is a collective experience of trauma that affects an entire society or culture. It is not a mental disorder or an individual experience that happens while traveling. It is also different from the experience of socialization into a culture, which can be both positive and negative.

Question 2

Which of the following statements BEST summarizes terror management theory?

Accepted Answer

Terror management theory suggests that humans are aware of their own mortality and the fear of death motivates them to seek ways to protect themselves from the anxiety it creates. One way of doing so is to see oneself as a valuable contributor to society, living a meaningful life. This idea is in line with option D. Options A, B, and C are not accurate summaries of this theory.

Question 3

All of the following are true about cultural worldviews EXCEPT which statement?

Accepted Answer

Cultural worldviews do not necessarily have to demonstrate the transient nature of life. They can vary depending on the culture and may prioritize other values or beliefs.

Question 4

Winning the Nobel Peace Prize is an example of _____ immortality.

Accepted Answer

Winning the Nobel Peace Prize is an example of creative immortality, as it involves leaving a lasting legacy through one's achievements and contributions to society.

Question 5

If a person is presented with the words panda,monkey,and banana,and asked which words go together,a person who thinks more analytically will say:

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a person is presented with the...

Question 6

Terror management theory specifies all of the following important functions of cultural worldviews EXCEPT which function?

Accepted Answer

Terror management theory does not propose that cultural worldviews convince people that death is only an illusion. Rather, cultural worldviews provide psychological reassurance that individuals will continue to exist through their legacies or in an afterlife, which is a form of symbolic immortality.

Question 7

All of the following are true about a worldview defense EXCEPT which statement?

Accepted Answer

The statement that only people low in self-esteem use the worldview defense is false. The worldview defense can be used by individuals of varying levels of self-esteem.

Question 8

The fact that one function of culture is to adapt people to the metaphysical environment suggests that cultures:

Accepted Answer

The fact that culture can adapt people to the metaphysical environment suggests that it may need to distort reality in some cases in order to provide a useful framework for understanding and functioning in the world. Therefore, option A is the best answer.

Question 9

Research on worldview defense shows that U.S.participants reminded of their own death are more _____ toward people praising the United States and more _____ toward people criticizing the United States.

Accepted Answer

This phenomenon is explained by terror management theory, which suggests that reminders of mortality lead individuals to more strongly defend their cultural worldviews. In this case, U.S. participants would show more positive attitudes towards those praising the U.S. and more negative attitudes towards critics, as a way to defend their worldview against the existential threat posed by the reminder of death.

Question 10

Research suggests that people from an individualistic (as opposed to a collectivistic)culture are relatively:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research suggests that people from an individualistic...

Question 11

Haci was originally born in Turkey,but he has traveled quite a bit throughout his lifetime,never staying in one place for more than five years.Research suggests that Haci is most likely to think of himself:

Accepted Answer

Haci's frequent travels and lack of a long-term home base suggest that he values independence and may have developed a sense of self that is not tied to a particular location or community.

Question 12

In Nisbett's account of East-West differences,all of the following is true about holistic thinking EXCEPT which statement?

Accepted Answer

Holistic thinking emphasizes relational and dialectical thinking, as well as attention to context. It de-emphasizes categorical thinking, which is a characteristic of analytic thinking.

Question 13

A person's evaluation of their own self-worth is called:

Accepted Answer

Self-esteem refers to a person's evaluation of their own self-worth, such as how they view their abilities, accomplishments, and overall value as a person. Self-concept is a broader term that includes all of a person's thoughts and feelings about themselves, including their self-esteem. Self-awareness is the ability to recognize and understand one's own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Self-evaluation refers to the process of assessing one's own performance or behavior.

Question 14

Research shows that in China the emotion of _____ tends to be valued,whereas in the United States the emotion of _____ tends to be valued.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research shows that in China the emotion...

Question 15

Jocelyn is a stranger traveling in a foreign country.She looks,speaks,and behaves differently from the majority of the local people in this country.However,everywhere she goes,everyone is very friendly and informal with her,and acts as if she isn't any different from the other people around them.The way she is treated by the locals suggests that Jocelyn is in a(n)_____ country.

Accepted Answer

Individualistic cultures value the uniqueness and autonomy of individuals, often leading to a more accepting and informal interaction with strangers, regardless of their background or differences. This contrasts with collectivistic cultures, which emphasize conformity and group harmony, potentially leading to more reserved interactions with those perceived as outsiders.

Question 16

According to terror management theory,a person's _____ provides standards for being a valuable contributor to the universe,while a person's _____ is their sense that they are meeting those standards.

Accepted Answer

According to terror management theory, a person's cultural worldview provides standards for being a valuable contributor to the universe, while a person's self-esteem is their sense that they are meeting those standards. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Question 17

Jasmine is walking down the street and sees a homeless man shivering on the corner.As she moves on,she decides that the man must be fundamentally immoral and lazy,and that's why he's homeless.Jasmine's interpretation is evidence that she:

Accepted Answer

Jasmine's interpretation that the homeless man must be fundamentally immoral and lazy is evidence of the belief in a just world. This belief suggests that people get what they deserve, so if the man is homeless, it must be because he did something to deserve that situation. This belief is associated with victim blaming and can result in a lack of empathy or action towards those in need.

Question 18

Achmed continues to work long hours every week in his psychology lab because he believes he will someday be remembered for his contributions to the field.According to terror management theory,Achmed is pursuing:

Accepted Answer

According to terror management theory, individuals pursue symbolic immortality by seeking to leave a lasting impact or legacy in their chosen field or through their personal accomplishments, in order to counteract the fear of mortality. Achmed's desire to be remembered for his contributions to the field of psychology fits this definition of symbolic immortality. Literal immortality would refer to a belief in actual physical immortality or life after death. Hedonism refers to the pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of pain. Growth refers to the pursuit of personal development and self-improvement.

Question 19

Zola is a Christian.Walking to the art museum one day,she sees an anti-Christian protest that has been organized by a group of angry atheists.Terror management theory suggests that while at the art museum:

Accepted Answer

Terror management theory suggests that when faced with reminders of mortality, individuals may unconsciously become more aware of death-related images, even if they are not obvious or intended. Seeing the anti-Christian protest may serve as a reminder of mortality, and therefore increase the likelihood of Zola seeing death-related images in the art.

Question 20

Which of the following beliefs was NOT described as a form of symbolic immortality by the psychohistorian Robert Jay Lifton?

Accepted Answer

In Lifton's theory of symbolic immortality, he describes three forms: biosocial immortality (the continuity of one's genes and cultural heritage), creative immortality (the continuation of one's creative work), and experiential immortality (the continuation of one's memories and experiences through others). Lifton does not include heavenly immortality as a form of symbolic immortality.

Quiz 2: Fundamentals of Social Behavior