Question 1

Andy watched as the man pulled a wallet from someone else's backpack, but when he noticed that others saw it and did nothing. Andy did nothing as well. Andy's inaction was the result of

Accepted Answer

Andy's inaction is due to social influence, where individuals in a group may follow the behavior of others, especially when they see others not reacting to a situation.

Question 2

You are less likely to litter in the presence of other people, due to

Accepted Answer

Social influence refers to the impact that the presence or actions of others have on an individual's behavior, making them less likely to litter when others are around.

Question 3

Other people's attitudes and behaviours influence our own thoughts and behaviours; a process known as

Accepted Answer

Social influence refers to the process by which other people's attitudes and behaviors influence our own thoughts and behaviors.

Question 4

MacDonald and Hynie (2008) found ____________________ influenced students' decisions about using a condom during sex.

Accepted Answer

The answer of MacDonald and Hynie (2008) found ____________________ influenced...

Question 5

Social psychology includes all of the following, except

Accepted Answer

Social psychology focuses on how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts, but it does not primarily study the stability of dispositional traits over time, which is more related to personality psychology.

Question 6

Erica feels much taller when she is with the other teens from her youth group than she does when she spends time with the other members of the school basketball team. This is an example of which aspect of social psychology?

Accepted Answer

This scenario illustrates how Erica's perception of her own height changes based on the social context, which relates to how she thinks about herself in different social groups.

Question 7

When Clint realized that the prices at this restaurant were more expensive than he had ever paid before, he assumed that the food there would be superior to others. This is an example of which aspect of social psychology?

Accepted Answer

Social psychology is the study of how we think, feel, and act in the social world. In this case, Clint's assumption that the food would be superior because the prices were higher is an example of how our thoughts and feelings are influenced by our social environment.

Question 8

Vicki didn't expect Jessica to be very good at soccer so she didn't bother to take her to many of the soccer practices. As a result, Jessica was not very good at soccer and didn't get to play often at the matches. This is an example of which aspect of social psychology?

Accepted Answer

This scenario illustrates how Vicki's attitude and behavior (not taking Jessica to practice) shaped the outcome in the social world (Jessica's soccer performance and participation).

Question 9

One topic that social psychologists study is ____________, or how we think about ourselves.

Accepted Answer

Self-perception refers to how we think about ourselves, including our beliefs, attitudes, and self-concept.

Question 10

Carrie works hard to appear to be rich. She flaunts expensive jewellery, drives a fancy car, and wears designer clothing. Carrie is focusing on her

Accepted Answer

Carrie is focusing on self-presentation, which involves managing how others perceive her by showcasing wealth through her possessions and appearance.

Question 11

___________ is the study of how we think about people and about the social world.

Accepted Answer

Social cognition is the study of how we think about people and the social world, focusing on how we perceive, remember, and interpret information about ourselves and others.

Question 12

Social cognition is one type of

Accepted Answer

Social cognition refers to the processes involved in understanding and interpreting social information, which is a component of social perception.

Question 13

One subtle example of ______________ is the finding that people tend to be more willing to help someone when they are alone with the victim than when other people are present.

Accepted Answer

This phenomenon is known as the "bystander effect," which is a form of social influence where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.

Question 14

Dal Cin, MacDonald, Fong, Zanna, & Elton-Marshall (2006) found that the effectiveness of a health intervention program designed to increase condom use during sex can be increased by strategies such as

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dal Cin, MacDonald, Fong, Zanna, & Elton-Marshall...

Question 15

In the ____________, a person's expectations about someone else causes them to elicit the expected behaviours from the individual.

Accepted Answer

A self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when a person's expectations about someone else lead to behaviors that cause the expected behavior to manifest.

Question 16

Tamara is working at an ice cream shop when a man dressed in tight clothing comes in. Tamara figures the guy must be a jerk because she knew someone who dressed like that and was rude to women. Instead of her normal friendly greeting, Tamara says, "So what do you want?" The man shouts his order at her. He sure is rude, Tamara thinks as she scoops his ice cream. This best exemplifies

Accepted Answer

Tamara's initial assumption about the man based on his clothing led her to treat him rudely, which in turn caused him to respond rudely, fulfilling her expectation.

Question 17

Social psychology examines the influence of personality on an individual's beliefs and behaviours.

Accepted Answer

Social psychology primarily focuses on how social influences, such as the presence and actions of others, affect an individual's beliefs and behaviors, rather than personality traits.

Question 18

A correlation is a testable prediction about the conditions under which an event will occur.

Accepted Answer

A correlation is a statistical measure that describes the extent to which two variables are related, not a prediction about conditions.

Question 19

Self-perception is how we view ourselves, in particular, how these views depend upon our environment.

Accepted Answer

Self-perception involves our understanding and evaluation of ourselves, which can be influenced by our surroundings and interactions with others.

Question 20

Self-presentation strategies help Ali impress the job interviewer.

Accepted Answer

Self-presentation strategies, such as highlighting strengths and aligning with the company's values, can positively influence an interviewer's perception and help Ali make a favorable impression.

Quiz 1: Introducing Social Psychology