Question 1

Mark and Tracy are close friends from second grade. They share their feelings with each other, but they lack passion or commitment. According to Robert Sternberg's triangular model of love, Mark and Tracy's love is a form of _____.

Accepted Answer

According to Robert Sternberg's triangular model of love, a relationship that has intimacy (sharing feelings and closeness) without passion or commitment is classified as "liking."

Question 2

__________is a type of persuasive communication that influences behavior on the basis of arousing anxiety and concern instead of rational analysis of the issues.

Accepted Answer

Fear appeal is a type of persuasive communication that attempts to influence behavior by arousing anxiety and concern instead of rational analysis of the issues. It involves the use of fear or threat to persuade people to adopt a certain behavior or take a certain course of action. Fear appeals can be effective in changing attitudes and behaviors, but they can also backfire if they are too strong or not credible.

Question 3

According to Robert Sternberg's triangular model of love, which of the following is true of passion?

Accepted Answer

According to Robert Sternberg's triangular model of love, passion involves intense emotions, sexual attraction, and preoccupation with the loved one. Choice A is incorrect because passion can be present in short-term relationships. Choice B is incorrect because commitment involves deciding to enhance and maintain a relationship, not passion. Choice C is incorrect because sexual attraction is a key component of passion.

Question 4

According to the study conducted by Sprecher and Felmlee in 2008, U.S. women are more willing than U.S. men to marry someone who:

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the study conducted by Sprecher...

Question 5

In the context of the Milgram studies,__________were the real participants.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the context of the Milgram studies,__________were...

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of the elaboration likelihood model?

Accepted Answer

The elaboration likelihood model describes the ways in which people respond to persuasive messages, specifically by either elaborating on and analyzing the message or relying on mental shortcuts and heuristics to form an opinion. Options A, B, and D are not accurate descriptions of the elaboration likelihood model.

Question 7

Discrimination refers to behavior that results from__________.

Accepted Answer

Discrimination is a behavior that results from prejudice, which is a preconceived attitude or opinion towards a group or an individual based on their membership in that group. Discrimination occurs when someone is treated unfairly or differently because of their membership in that group. Propinquity refers to proximity or closeness in space or time, altruism refers to selfless concern and actions for the well-being of others, and deindividuation refers to the loss of self-awareness and self-restraint in a group setting.

Question 8

Talya, a girl from a wealthy family, is seen constantly mocking students who are impoverished. Her class teacher believes that Talya derives her condescending tone from her parents, who display similar behavior toward the poor. In this scenario, the class teacher is:

Accepted Answer

The class teacher is making a situational attribution by attributing Talya's behavior to her wealthy upbringing and her parents' modeling of condescending behavior towards the poor. This suggests that the teacher is considering external factors that may be influencing Talya's behavior, rather than assuming that her behavior is solely a result of her personal characteristics or disposition.

Question 9

When Shaina is about to begin her speech in class, she notices that a few of her classmates are whispering among themselves. She becomes nervous that she might be boring to her audience and gets distracted. In this scenario, the presence of the classmates is not likely to facilitate her performance due to _____.

Accepted Answer

The scenario describes evaluation apprehension, which is the fear of being judged negatively by others. The presence of her classmates whispering is likely to increase her evaluation apprehension, making her more nervous and distracted, which is not likely to facilitate her performance. Social pressure is the influence that individuals or a group can have on another individual to conform to their norms or standards, and deindividuation refers to the loss of self-awareness and individual identity when in a group. Diffusion of responsibility is the tendency for individuals to feel less accountable for their actions or inaction when they are part of a group. These factors are not as relevant to Shaina's situation as evaluation apprehension.

Question 10

In the context of group behavior,__________is the concern that others are assessing one's behavior.

Accepted Answer

Evaluation apprehension is the concern that others are assessing one's behavior in a group setting. This can lead to individuals modifying their behavior to conform to the perceived expectations of the group, even if they might not agree with them.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of groupthink?

Accepted Answer

External threat can increase the cohesiveness of a group as members feel united against a common enemy. This can lead to groupthink, where individuals prioritize conformity and agreement over independent thinking and decision-making.

Question 12

According to Robert Sternberg's triangular model of love, _____ refers to a couple's closeness, to their mutual concern and sharing of feelings and resources.

Accepted Answer

In Robert Sternberg's triangular model of love, intimacy refers to a couple's closeness, to their mutual concern and sharing of feelings and resources. Infatuation is characterized by intense feelings of attraction, often based on physical appearance or superficial traits, but lacking in depth and commitment. Passion is the physical and sexual attraction between two people, while commitment reflects the decisions and actions that maintain a long-term partnership.

Question 13

In the context of aggression, which of the following is a perspective of social-cognitive theorists?

Accepted Answer

Social-cognitive theorists believe that consciousness and choice play key roles in aggressive behavior among humans. They argue that aggressive behavior is the result of the interaction between the individual's cognitive processes, environmental factors, and behavior. These theorists suggest that individuals may learn aggressive behavior through observation and imitation, and that they may also use cognitive strategies and self-regulation to control their aggressive impulses.

Question 14

According to Durlez and Stangor & Crandall,__________is a source of prejudice.

Accepted Answer

According to Durlez and Stangor & Crandall, social conflict is a source of prejudice, as it creates an "us vs. them" mentality where one group is seen as superior to the other, leading to negative attitudes and behaviors towards the out-group. Similarity, altruism, and reciprocity are not identified as sources of prejudice by these authors.

Question 15

Sheetal dislikes advertisements for beauty products. She believes the advertisements make false claims about the products and mislead people into buying them. Hence, she changes the channel whenever such commercials are aired on the TV. This is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

Sheetal's behavior of changing the channel whenever beauty product commercials are aired on TV is an example of selective avoidance. She is avoiding exposure to the advertisements that she dislikes.

Question 16

In the context of sources of prejudice, when people view those who belong to their own groups more favorably than those who do not, they are involved in _____.

Accepted Answer

Social categorization refers to the process of grouping people based on shared characteristics, such as race, ethnicity, or nationality. When people view those who belong to their own groups more favorably than those who do not, they are engaging in in-group favoritism, a form of bias that is often rooted in social categorization. Social learning refers to the acquisition of knowledge and behavior through observation and experience, social facilitation refers to the tendency for people to perform better on simple tasks when they are being watched by others, and social conflict refers to the struggle between groups with opposing interests, values, or goals.

Question 17

__________is an unselfish concern for the welfare of others.

Accepted Answer

Altruism is the exact definition of an unselfish concern for the welfare of others. Hedonism refers to the belief that pleasure is the only intrinsic good. Primacy and Recency both describe the order of information retention in memory, and are not related to the given question.

Question 18

__________believe that we are not likely to act aggressively unless we believe that aggression is appropriate under the circumstances and likely to be reinforced.

Accepted Answer

Social-cognitive theorists believe that our behavior is not solely determined by our personalities or innate traits, but instead is shaped by our interpretations of the social world around us. In terms of aggression, social-cognitive theorists suggest that we are more likely to engage in aggressive behavior if we believe that aggression is an appropriate response to the situation at hand, and if we expect that our aggressive behavior will be reinforced or rewarded.

Question 19

Michael's boss tells him to report to work at 4:00 a.m. the next day. Michael is not happy about arriving at work at such an unusual hour, yet he does as told. In the context of social influence, his behavior is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

Michael's behavior of arriving at work at 4:00 a.m. as instructed by his boss shows obedience to authority, which is a type of social influence where a person complies with the orders or requests of someone in a position of power or authority.

Question 20

Robert Sternberg's triangular model of love involves three components, and _____ is one of them.

Accepted Answer

Robert Sternberg's triangular model of love involves three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment. Commitment refers to the decision to stay with the partner and work through the challenges that arise in the relationship. It involves a long-term perspective and the intention to make the relationship work. The other options (A, C, D) are not components of Sternberg's model of love.

Quiz 14: Social Psychology