Question 1

Carol received no points on an exam question but thinks she deserves some points back. Carol initially asked the teacher for all of the points for the question. The teacher refused
But gave Carol a few more points. To get more points Carol used the ________ strategy
To induce ________.

Accepted Answer

Carol initially asked for all the points, and when the teacher refused, she asked for more points using the door-in-the-face strategy. This involves making an initial unreasonable request (asking for all of the points) and then asking for a more reasonable request (asking for some points back). The goal of this strategy is to induce compliance, not obedience, from the teacher. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

Question 2

Alan's friends all vape. Alan has never wanted to vape and his friends have never asked him to vape. However, Alan still feels compelled to start vaping. The force pushing Alan to start
Vaping is known as

Accepted Answer

Conformity refers to the tendency to adjust one's behavior, attitudes, or beliefs to align with those of a group or authority figure. In this scenario, Alan feels pressured to conform to his friends' vaping behavior, even though they have not explicitly asked him to join in.

Question 3

When all participants in her class said they liked to dance, Jill reported liking to dance, too, even though she dislikes dancing. The way Jill reported an opinion that differed from
Her private preferences about dancing so that her opinion matched that of her classmates
Is an example of

Accepted Answer

Jill's behavior is an example of conformity, which occurs when an individual changes their behavior or beliefs to match those of a group, even if they may personally disagree. This is often due to the pressure to fit in or be liked by the group.

Question 4

Which of the following social psychology principles is illustrated in the Stanford prison study?

Accepted Answer

The Stanford prison study illustrates the social psychology principle that people will behave according to their social roles in a situation. The study showed how the participants who were assigned to the role of prison guards or prisoners quickly adopted behaviors and attitudes consistent with those roles, despite their previous personality traits or moral values.

Question 5

Victor has not started his paper, which is due tomorrow. He asks his friend Christy if she will write just the first sentence, and she agrees. Then he asks her to write the next sentence.
Next, he asks if she will write the next paragraph. Finally, he asks her to outline the
Whole paper and she agrees. Victor has just used the ________ technique to get Christy
To help him.

Accepted Answer

The foot-in-the-door technique involves getting someone to agree to a small request initially and then gradually increasing the size of the request. Victor starts by asking Christy to write just the first sentence, which is a small request, and then gradually increases the size of the request until she agrees to outline the whole paper. This is an example of the foot-in-the-door technique.

Question 6

When the presence of others leads to enhanced performance, it is an example of

Accepted Answer

Social facilitation is the phenomenon where the presence of others enhances an individual's performance on a task. This effect is typically seen when the task is simple or well-learned, and the presence of others increases arousal and motivation. Social loafing, conformity, and deindividuation are not related to the enhancement of performance in the presence of others.

Question 7

Mr. Lahore hired four college students to paint his house. Given what you know about social loafing, which set of conditions is likely to produce the best work by the group of students?

Accepted Answer

Social loafing is less likely to occur when individuals are working on tasks alone because each person's effort is clearly identifiable and cannot be hidden within the group effort. When each student paints one room by themselves, their individual contributions and efforts are distinct and fully accountable, leading to potentially better work quality.

Question 8

Elena is working on a team project for her computer science class. Although the entire team is responsible for the project, some people do not feel personally responsible for
Contributing to it. Because of this, some team members do not complete their assigned
Tasks. This is most likely due to

Accepted Answer

This scenario describes social loafing, which occurs when individuals do not feel personally responsible for their contribution to a group project and therefore do not complete their assigned tasks. Group polarization refers to individuals in groups becoming more extreme in their beliefs, groupthink refers to a group making a flawed decision due to maintaining harmony within the group, and social facilitation refers to improved performance in the presence of others. None of these fit the scenario described in the question.

Question 9

Payton and his friends wear matching jerseys at the football game. When his friends start yelling curses at the players, Payton starts cursing, too, even though normally Payton rarely
Yells or curses at anyone. Payton's yelling in this case is best explained by

Accepted Answer

Deindividuation refers to the loss of individual identity and self-awareness that can occur in a group setting. This can lead to a reduced sense of personal responsibility and increased impulse to conform to the group norms, even if they go against one's own moral code. In this case, Payton may be experiencing deindividuation by wearing matching jerseys and being surrounded by friends who are all yelling curses, leading him to also start cursing despite not normally behaving that way.

Question 10

Kat wants a new laptop. She asks her parents to buy a $2,500 laptop. When they refuse, she suggests that they buy her a used laptop for $500, which they do. By starting out with
A higher-priced item, knowing her parents will think the lower-priced item is a more
Reasonable request, Kat is using the ________ strategy to get her parents to buy her a laptop.

Accepted Answer

Kat is using the door-in-the-face strategy by starting with a high-priced item and then making a lower-priced request that she knows her parents will be more likely to agree to.

Question 11

Expected standards of conduct, which influence behaviors, are known as

Accepted Answer

Expected standards of conduct are known as social norms. Social loafing refers to a decrease in individual effort when working in a group, deindividuation is the loss of individual identity in a group setting, and social facilitation is the tendency for people to perform better on simple tasks when in the presence of others.

Question 12

After an earthquake in one city, people were caught up in an overwhelming situation and were not paying attention to their personal standards. As a result, mobs of people looted
The damaged shops and homes. This behavior is most likely a result of

Accepted Answer

Deindividuation is a phenomenon where people lose their individuality and self-awareness in a group situation, which leads to a decrease in normal inhibitions and an increase in impulsive and deviant behavior. The overwhelming situation of the earthquake, coupled with the anonymity provided by being in a large group, likely led to the deindividuation of individuals and the subsequent looting behavior. Social facilitation, group polarization, and groupthink are not directly related to this type of behavior.

Question 13

When we conform or go along with what the group does because we want to be liked, it is often due to ________ influence.

Accepted Answer

Normative influence is the type of influence that results from the desire to be accepted or liked by a group, and conforming to their norms or behaviors. Informational influence, on the other hand, is the type of influence that results from the desire to be correct or accurate in one's beliefs, and may involve looking to the group for factual information. Groupthink is a phenomenon that occurs when a group's desire for agreement and harmony overrides critical thinking and decision-making. Deindividuation is the loss of self-awareness or self-restraint when individuals are in a group and feel anonymous or unidentifiable.

Question 14

Jay has been preparing for a presentation in his public speech course. Jay performs much better in class when his classmates are present than when he practices the speech alone.
Jay's better performance in class is likely due to

Accepted Answer

Social facilitation refers to the phenomenon where the presence of others can enhance an individual's performance on simple or well-rehearsed tasks, but hinder their performance on complex or unfamiliar tasks. In this case, Jay's speech is likely a simple or well-rehearsed task, and the presence of his classmates is enhancing his performance. Social loafing (A) refers to the tendency for individuals to exert less effort in a group setting, and group polarization (B) refers to the tendency for group discussion to strengthen the initial tendencies of group members. Normative influence (D) refers to the influence that others have on an individual's behavior in order to be accepted or liked by the group. While normative influence may contribute to social facilitation in some cases, it is not the primary explanation for Jay's better performance in class.

Question 15

Cade is driving with his three roommates across the country. Each person individually believes that it is extremely dangerous to drive straight for 48 hours without resting. However, as a
Group, they decide to drive straight for 48 hours without resting. When the group makes
This poor decision, it is most likely demonstrating all of the following psychological principles
EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cade is driving with his three roommates...

Question 16

When people are more likely to agree with a small request after refusing a large request, it is an example of the ________ strategy.

Accepted Answer

The door-in-the-face strategy involves making a large request that is likely to be refused, and then following up with a smaller request that is more likely to be accepted. This is because after refusing the larger request, the person may feel guilty or indebted and more willing to comply with the smaller request.

Question 17

A fraternity is planning on having a hazing event in a room with a wall of mirrors. If the mirrors make the participants more self-aware, this will ________ hazing by ________.

Accepted Answer

The presence of mirrors can make individuals more self-aware, leading them to act in accordance with their personal standards and values. This increased self-awareness can decrease the likelihood of engaging in behaviors that are inconsistent with those standards, such as hazing.

Question 18

As you walk into class, you notice that everyone is sitting on the floor. You consequently sit on the floor, too. In this situation, the fact that you choose to act in a way that matches
The people around you is an example of

Accepted Answer

Conformity refers to the tendency to adjust one's thoughts, feelings, or behavior to align with those of a group or individual in a position of authority. In this scenario, the individual sitting on the floor is conforming to the behavior of the others in the group. Compliance refers to adjusting one's behavior to meet the requests of others, and obedience refers specifically to following orders from an authority figure. Group polarization refers to the tendency of a group to adopt more extreme attitudes or behaviors after discussion among its members.

Question 19

After a riot, several people were arrested. One asked, "How can you single me out of the crowd?" Another said, "Wow, I didn't think I would get caught!" These comments reveal that
The rioters had most likely been experiencing

Accepted Answer

The comments suggest that the rioters were experiencing a loss of individual identity and responsibility, which is a key aspect of deindividuation. They feel as though they are part of a larger group and are less concerned about their own actions and consequences. This is evidenced by their surprise at being singled out or caught.

Question 20

Darius tutors school children for two hours every week. Each month, his boss asks him to tutor one additional hour. By the end of the year, he is tutoring 12 hours a week. To increase
Darius's tutoring hours, his boss has used the ________ strategy.

Accepted Answer

The foot-in-the-door strategy involves getting someone to agree to a small request before gradually increasing the size of the request. In this case, Darius's boss asked him to tutor one additional hour each month, gradually increasing his total tutoring hours until he was at 12 hours per week. This is an example of the foot-in-the-door strategy.

Quiz 12: Social Psychology

Carol received no points on an exam question but thinks she deserves some points back. Carol initially asked the teacher for all of the points for the question. The teacher refused But gave Carol a few more points. To get more points Carol used the strategy To induce .

Alan's friends all vape. Alan has never wanted to vape and his friends have never asked him to vape. However, Alan still feels compelled to start vaping. The force pushing Alan to start Vaping is known as

When all participants in her class said they liked to dance, Jill reported liking to dance, too, even though she dislikes dancing. The way Jill reported an opinion that differed from Her private preferences about dancing so that her opinion matched that of her classmates Is an example of

Which of the following social psychology principles is illustrated in the Stanford prison study?

When the presence of others leads to enhanced performance, it is an example of

Mr. Lahore hired four college students to paint his house. Given what you know about social loafing, which set of conditions is likely to produce the best work by the group of students?

Elena is working on a team project for her computer science class. Although the entire team is responsible for the project, some people do not feel personally responsible for Contributing to it. Because of this, some team members do not complete their assigned Tasks. This is most likely due to

Payton and his friends wear matching jerseys at the football game. When his friends start yelling curses at the players, Payton starts cursing, too, even though normally Payton rarely Yells or curses at anyone. Payton's yelling in this case is best explained by

Expected standards of conduct, which influence behaviors, are known as

After an earthquake in one city, people were caught up in an overwhelming situation and were not paying attention to their personal standards. As a result, mobs of people looted The damaged shops and homes. This behavior is most likely a result of

When we conform or go along with what the group does because we want to be liked, it is often due to ________ influence.

Jay has been preparing for a presentation in his public speech course. Jay performs much better in class when his classmates are present than when he practices the speech alone. Jay's better performance in class is likely due to

When people are more likely to agree with a small request after refusing a large request, it is an example of the ________ strategy.

A fraternity is planning on having a hazing event in a room with a wall of mirrors. If the mirrors make the participants more self-aware, this will hazing by .

As you walk into class, you notice that everyone is sitting on the floor. You consequently sit on the floor, too. In this situation, the fact that you choose to act in a way that matches The people around you is an example of

After a riot, several people were arrested. One asked, "How can you single me out of the crowd?" Another said, "Wow, I didn't think I would get caught!" These comments reveal that The rioters had most likely been experiencing

Darius tutors school children for two hours every week. Each month, his boss asks him to tutor one additional hour. By the end of the year, he is tutoring 12 hours a week. To increase Darius's tutoring hours, his boss has used the ________ strategy.

Quiz 12: Social Psychology

Carol received no points on an exam question but thinks she deserves some points back. Carol initially asked the teacher for all of the points for the question. The teacher refused But gave Carol a few more points. To get more points Carol used the ________ strategy To induce ________.

Alan's friends all vape. Alan has never wanted to vape and his friends have never asked him to vape. However, Alan still feels compelled to start vaping. The force pushing Alan to start Vaping is known as

When all participants in her class said they liked to dance, Jill reported liking to dance, too, even though she dislikes dancing. The way Jill reported an opinion that differed from Her private preferences about dancing so that her opinion matched that of her classmates Is an example of

Which of the following social psychology principles is illustrated in the Stanford prison study?

When the presence of others leads to enhanced performance, it is an example of

Mr. Lahore hired four college students to paint his house. Given what you know about social loafing, which set of conditions is likely to produce the best work by the group of students?

Elena is working on a team project for her computer science class. Although the entire team is responsible for the project, some people do not feel personally responsible for Contributing to it. Because of this, some team members do not complete their assigned Tasks. This is most likely due to

Payton and his friends wear matching jerseys at the football game. When his friends start yelling curses at the players, Payton starts cursing, too, even though normally Payton rarely Yells or curses at anyone. Payton's yelling in this case is best explained by

Expected standards of conduct, which influence behaviors, are known as

After an earthquake in one city, people were caught up in an overwhelming situation and were not paying attention to their personal standards. As a result, mobs of people looted The damaged shops and homes. This behavior is most likely a result of

When we conform or go along with what the group does because we want to be liked, it is often due to ________ influence.

Jay has been preparing for a presentation in his public speech course. Jay performs much better in class when his classmates are present than when he practices the speech alone. Jay's better performance in class is likely due to

When people are more likely to agree with a small request after refusing a large request, it is an example of the ________ strategy.

A fraternity is planning on having a hazing event in a room with a wall of mirrors. If the mirrors make the participants more self-aware, this will ________ hazing by ________.

As you walk into class, you notice that everyone is sitting on the floor. You consequently sit on the floor, too. In this situation, the fact that you choose to act in a way that matches The people around you is an example of

After a riot, several people were arrested. One asked, "How can you single me out of the crowd?" Another said, "Wow, I didn't think I would get caught!" These comments reveal that The rioters had most likely been experiencing

Darius tutors school children for two hours every week. Each month, his boss asks him to tutor one additional hour. By the end of the year, he is tutoring 12 hours a week. To increase Darius's tutoring hours, his boss has used the ________ strategy.

Carol received no points on an exam question but thinks she deserves some points back. Carol initially asked the teacher for all of the points for the question. The teacher refused But gave Carol a few more points. To get more points Carol used the strategy To induce .

A fraternity is planning on having a hazing event in a room with a wall of mirrors. If the mirrors make the participants more self-aware, this will hazing by .