Question 1

Describe the five steps that are necessary for bystander intervention. Consider the famous case of Kitty Genovese and discuss what most likely prevented the bystanders from helping.

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Question 2

Imagine a happily married couple that has been together for over 30 years. What types of love have they likely experienced and at what times in their relationship? Also, describe the two important ingredients identified by researchers as keys to lasting romantic relationships.

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Question 3

Critically evaluate the nature versus nurture debate as it relates to aggression. In other words, what kinds of influences provide support for the role of nature versus that of nurture in explaining aggression? In your response, discuss the various biological, psychological, situational, and cultural influences on aggression.

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Question 4

Discuss the difference between explicit and implicit attitudes. According to research, which type of attitude serves as a better predictor of behavior? Which would you personally expect to be a better predictor of behavior, and why?

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Question 5

Describe the just-world hypothesis and explain how it can deepen prejudices and also lead to victim blaming.

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Question 6

Discuss how our social roles can powerfully influence our attitudes and actions. Provide an example of how social roles can push people to behave in less than desirable ways, as well as in exceedingly positive ways.

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Question 7

Explain the difference between prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination, and provide a real-life example of each.

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Question 8

Define the term "attribution" and discuss the two different categories of attributions that are specified by attribution theory. Provide an example of each category.

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Question 9

Compare and contrast the four theories of helping behavior put forth by social psychologists. Then briefly describe a prosocial behavior that either you recently did yourself or you witnessed in someone else. Also describe which theory or theories you believe best explain(s) why that particular prosocial deed was done.

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Question 10

Some say, "Absence makes the heart grow fonder." Others say, "Out of sight, out of mind." Discuss which common saying is most supported by social psychological research on interpersonal attraction, and why.

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Question 11

Think of a time when being in the company of others has helped your performance, and also a time when it has hindered your performance. Describe those times and discuss how they relate to the concepts of social facilitation and social loafing.

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Question 12

Describe four of the strategies that social psychologists have generated to help people overcome prejudice. Which one(s) do you believe is/are most effective in combating prejudice, and why? Provide an example for at least one of the strategies that you have either personally experienced or witnessed.

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Question 13

Compare and contrast the two attitude persuasion strategies-central route versus peripheral route. Provide an example of each as it relates to advertising, and discuss which approach is likely to be more effective in the long run.

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Question 14

Define cognitive dissonance and describe the three ways it can be resolved. Provide a real-life example of cognitive dissonance and discuss what the three different solutions might entail.

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Quiz 13: Social Psychology