Question 1

__________ is a branch that study the origin, development, structure, and functioning of social groups

Accepted Answer

Sociology is the study of the development, structure, and functioning of human society, including the study of social problems.

Question 2

__________ is the key to uncovering causal relationships between variables.

Accepted Answer

The experimental method allows researchers to manipulate one variable and control/randomize the rest of the variables. This manipulation and control are what enable scientists to uncover causal relationships between variables, as it can demonstrate whether changes in one variable cause changes in another.

Question 3

__________ is the treatment variable that is manipulated by the experimenter.

Accepted Answer

The independent variable is the one that is manipulated by the experimenter to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Question 4

Which of the following is not a core value that the field of social psychology is committed to?

Accepted Answer

Intuition is not considered a core value of social psychology. Core values of the field include open-mindedness, objectivity, and accuracy, which are essential for scientific inquiry and understanding social behavior. Intuition, while valuable in many areas of life, is not a scientific method and thus not a core value in social psychology, which relies on empirical evidence and systematic observation.

Question 5

Social psychology seeks to understand __________ in social situations.

Accepted Answer

Social psychology focuses on understanding how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts, which includes both their behaviors and thought processes.

Question 6

Which of the following factors that can affect an individual's behavior in social settings?

Accepted Answer

All of the factors listed - cognitive processes, cultural context, and biological factors - can influence an individual's behavior in social settings. Cognitive processes involve how we think, perceive, and remember information. Cultural context refers to the norms, values, and practices of a particular group that shape behavior. Biological factors include genetics and physiological aspects that can impact behavior.

Question 7

Social psychologists currently view cognition and behavior as

Accepted Answer

Social psychologists view cognition and behavior as intimately and continuously linked concepts, recognizing that thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes (cognition) significantly influence actions and behaviors, and vice versa.

Question 8

The practice of systematic observation is a(n) __________ practice of observation.

Accepted Answer

Systematic observation is a formal and careful practice, involving structured methods to collect data and information.

Question 9

If a researcher wanted to determine how consumers felt about a particular detergent, he would ideally use which research method?

Accepted Answer

The survey method is ideal for gathering information on how consumers feel about a particular product, such as a detergent, because it allows the researcher to collect data directly from a large number of individuals about their opinions, attitudes, and preferences.

Question 10

Which of the following elements does an experiment require to be considered successful?

Accepted Answer

For an experiment to be considered successful, it must minimize the impact of confounding variables (A) and ensure random assignment of participants to different conditions (C). This helps in establishing a cause-and-effect relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

Question 11

The term "possible selves" does not include

Accepted Answer

Self-esteem is not included in the term "possible selves". Possible selves refer to the self-concepts that individuals have about who they might become in the future, both positive and negative.

Question 12

Self-esteem is

Accepted Answer

Self-esteem is defined as a person's overall subjective emotional evaluation of their own worth. It is the decision made by an individual as an attitude towards the self, encompassing beliefs (for example, "I am competent/incompetent") and emotions (such as triumph, despair, pride, and shame). It reflects a person's overall evaluation or appraisal of his or her own worth.

Question 13

__________ states that first impression are very important

Accepted Answer

The Primacy effect states that first impressions are very important because they set the tone for all future interactions.

Question 14

__________ is the extent to which other people behave in the same way in similar situation.

Accepted Answer

Consensus refers to the degree to which other people's behavior is similar in a given situation, indicating a common response among individuals.

Question 15

The originator of message or the information source selects desire message.

Accepted Answer

The originator of a message or the information source that selects the desired message is known as the Sender. This is because the sender is the one who initiates the communication by creating and sending the message to the receiver.

Question 16

"ABX" model of communication was proposed by

Accepted Answer

The "ABX" model of communication was proposed by Theodore M. Newcomb. It is a model that emphasizes the role of social attraction, interpersonal communication, and attitude change, particularly in the context of how individuals' interactions are influenced by their attitudes and relationships with others.

Quiz 4: Social Psychology and Research Methods