Question 1

Cultural psychology blossomed in the 1980s when psychologists began to communicate with:

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Cultural psychology emerged as a result of collaboration between psychologists and anthropologists, who brought in their expertise on cultural practices, beliefs, and values to understand how they shape human behavior and cognition. This interdisciplinary approach helped psychologists to broaden their understanding of cultural influences on cognitive processes, social interactions, and emotional experiences.

Question 2

Which cultural difference can be found in just about every corner of the world?

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Question 3

Which research question is MOST consistent with the historical events that inspired the research of Solomon Asch?

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Solomon Asch's research was inspired by the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime during World War II, and his experiments focused on understanding how people conform to group pressure, including the pressure to commit immoral acts. Option C best reflects this topic.

Question 4

_____ developed a "field theory" that viewed social behavior as governed by forces both internal and external to the individual.

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Kurt Lewin developed the "field theory" which views social behavior as influenced by internal and external forces. The theory suggests that human behavior is a result of the interaction between a person's personality and the environment in which they are situated. Lewin believed that in order to understand behavior, one had to look at both the individual and the environment in which they were operating.

Question 5

Felicia believes that prejudice is a "mind bug" caused by a perceptual error.Her views closely match those of:

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Felicia's belief that prejudice is a perceptual error aligns with the views of Gordon Allport, a prominent social psychologist who argued that prejudice arises out of distorted thinking and cognitive errors. Norman Triplett is known for his work on social facilitation, E.O. Wilson is a biologist known for his work on sociobiology, and Margaret Mead was an anthropologist known for her work on culture and gender. While all of these scholars made significant contributions to their respective fields, their views on prejudice and discrimination differ from Felicia's.

Question 6

If you believe that the results of a study on conformity conducted on college students in the United States may differ considerably had the study taken place among older adults in Asia,you are thinking like a cultural:

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A relativist acknowledges that cultural context plays a significant role in shaping individual behavior and beliefs, and thus recognizes that the results of a study conducted in one culture cannot necessarily be generalized to another culture. In this case, the belief that the results of a study on conformity among college students in the United States may differ considerably among older adults in Asia reflects a relativist perspective. Absolutists, behaviorists, and functionalists do not necessarily take cultural context as seriously in shaping behavior and beliefs.

Question 7

Andre studies if altruism varies as a function of individualistic or collectivist societies.He pays particular attention to differences in values between the two societies.What type of psychologist is Brice?

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Brice is a cultural psychologist because he is studying how culture affects a specific behavior, altruism, and paying attention to differences in values between societies.

Question 8

Which factor is LEAST likely to define a culture?

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While diversity can certainly impact a culture, it is not necessarily a defining factor. Age, nationality, and sexual orientation tend to have more fundamental influences on cultural norms, values, beliefs, and customs. However, it's worth noting that even within the same nationality or age group, there can be significant diversity within a culture.

Question 9

Which research question is MOST consistent with the historical events that inspired the research of Gordon Allport?

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Gordon Allport is best known for his research on personality and prejudice. His work was significantly inspired by the need to understand and address the roots of prejudice and discrimination, particularly in the context of the racism and anti-Semitism he observed in the early to mid-20th century. The question about whether fans of professional football stereotype the fans of rival teams is most consistent with his research interests, as it involves exploring stereotypes and potentially prejudicial attitudes between groups, which aligns with Allport's focus on understanding and combating prejudice.

Question 10

Cultural psychologists interested in the body mutilation and blood-letting rituals in mountainous tribes of New Guinea would be informed by independent research conducted by:

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Anthropologists study the cultural practices and beliefs of different groups, including those in New Guinea. They can provide insight into the reasons and meanings behind body mutilation and blood-letting rituals in these tribes.

Question 11

Brice travels to remote places and examines how the people live.He pays particular attention to their values and traditions.What type of psychologist is Brice?

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Brice's focus on values and traditions of different cultures indicates that he is a cultural psychologist. Cultural psychology is concerned with how culture shapes human behavior, cognition, and perception.

Question 12

Social psychology was influenced by German experimental psychologists fleeing the Holocaust who were strongly influenced by which approach to psychology?

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German experimental psychologists who influenced social psychology were strongly influenced by Gestalt psychology, which emphasized the importance of perception and the whole experience rather than breaking it down into individual parts.

Question 13

Julie believes that the society in which one grows up does not have an impact on psychological issues.Which approach BEST fits her view?

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Relativism is the view that there is no absolute truth or morality, and that all beliefs and values are relative to the individual or culture. Julie's belief that the society in which one grows up does not have an impact on psychological issues is consistent with this view, as it suggests that there is no one "right" way to think or feel about mental health.

Question 14

When people are randomly assigned to think of themselves as upper class,these people behave more _____ than do people in a control group.

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Studies have shown that when people are made to think of themselves as upper class, they tend to behave more selfishly compared to those in a control group. This is attributed to increased feelings of entitlement and reduced perceptions of social interconnectedness.

Question 15

Gordon Allport proposed that prejudice was:

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Question 16

One of the first psychologists interested in the contributions of culture to psychology was:

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Wilhelm Wundt was interested in the contributions of culture to psychology and is considered one of the pioneers of cultural psychology. He recognized that cultural factors shape perception, cognition, and behavior, and developed a method of introspection to examine the impact of culture on mental processes.

Question 17

Which research question is MOST consistent with the historical events that inspired the research of Solomon Asch?

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Solomon Asch is best known for his research on conformity, specifically his experiments that demonstrated how individuals often conform to the majority opinion even when it is obviously incorrect. This interest in understanding why people conform to group norms, even to the point of denying their own perceptions or beliefs, can be linked to the broader question of why individuals might support or join groups with extreme ideologies, such as terrorist organizations. This makes choice A the most consistent with the historical events and social contexts that inspired Asch's research.

Question 18

Which research question is MOST consistent with the historical events that inspired the research of Gordon Allport?

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Gordon Allport was inspired by the events of World War II and the rise of Nazism, which led him to study prejudice and intergroup relations. The research question about media coverage and implicit biases aligns with his focus on understanding and reducing prejudice.

Question 19

The Holocaust inspired research MOSTLY in the areas of:

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Question 20

Values,traditions,and beliefs that are shared by a particular group of people are called:

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Culture refers to the shared values, beliefs, traditions, behaviors, and artifacts that characterize a particular group of people. Customs and ceremonies may be part of a culture, but they do not encompass the entire range of cultural elements. Backgrounds, on the other hand, refer to an individual's personal history and experiences rather than the shared values and traditions of a group.

Quiz 1: Evolution of Psychological Science-Part A

Cultural psychology blossomed in the 1980s when psychologists began to communicate with:

Which cultural difference can be found in just about every corner of the world?

Which research question is MOST consistent with the historical events that inspired the research of Solomon Asch?

_____ developed a "field theory" that viewed social behavior as governed by forces both internal and external to the individual.

Felicia believes that prejudice is a "mind bug" caused by a perceptual error.Her views closely match those of:

If you believe that the results of a study on conformity conducted on college students in the United States may differ considerably had the study taken place among older adults in Asia,you are thinking like a cultural:

Andre studies if altruism varies as a function of individualistic or collectivist societies.He pays particular attention to differences in values between the two societies.What type of psychologist is Brice?

Which factor is LEAST likely to define a culture?

Which research question is MOST consistent with the historical events that inspired the research of Gordon Allport?

Cultural psychologists interested in the body mutilation and blood-letting rituals in mountainous tribes of New Guinea would be informed by independent research conducted by:

Brice travels to remote places and examines how the people live.He pays particular attention to their values and traditions.What type of psychologist is Brice?

Social psychology was influenced by German experimental psychologists fleeing the Holocaust who were strongly influenced by which approach to psychology?

Julie believes that the society in which one grows up does not have an impact on psychological issues.Which approach BEST fits her view?

When people are randomly assigned to think of themselves as upper class,these people behave more _____ than do people in a control group.

Gordon Allport proposed that prejudice was:

One of the first psychologists interested in the contributions of culture to psychology was:

Which research question is MOST consistent with the historical events that inspired the research of Solomon Asch?

Which research question is MOST consistent with the historical events that inspired the research of Gordon Allport?

The Holocaust inspired research MOSTLY in the areas of:

Values,traditions,and beliefs that are shared by a particular group of people are called: