Attitudes

Question 1

MODE is an acronym for:

Answer 1

Motivation and Opportunity as DEterminants

Question 2

Instrumental conditioning refers to using _____ and _____ as a method of behaviour change:

Answer 2

Reinforcement; punishment

Question 3

Classical conditioning is a process by which behaviours can be adjusted through associations between stimuli. True or false?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Attitudes are comprised of which 3 psychological concepts?

Answer 4

Cognition, affect, behaviour

Question 5

What were the findings of LaPierre’s (1934) study on attitudes toward Chinese-Americans?

Answer 5

Racist attitudes did not correspond with behaviours

Question 6

Highly accessible attitudes predict behaviour & facilitate decision making. True or false?

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Affect refers to what?

Answer 7

Anything to do with emotion

Question 8

Was Olson & Fazio’s (2006) study on conditioned attitudes toward African American men successful in reducing prejudiced behaviours?

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

Zajonc’s idea that regular exposure to a stimulus makes it more preferable is referred to as:

Answer 9

The mere exposure effect

Question 10

A primary school teacher reinforcing good behaviour in their classroom with the use of sticker charts is an example of:

Answer 10

Operant/instrumental conditioning

Question 11

Amanda presses a buzzer each time before she feeds her parrot. The parrot gradually learns that whenever it hears the buzzer, it is going to be fed and lets out a squawk. This is an example of:

Answer 11

Classical conditioning

Question 12

The Theory of Planned Behaviour suggests that behaviour can be predicted by intent, which is formed by which 3 factors?

Answer 12

Attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control

Question 13

Mikayla tells Leana her intentions to quit smoking. Mikayla has recently become more disgusted by the smell of tobacco, feels insecure smoking in public due to judgment and believes she is capable of quitting. According to the Theory of Planned Behaviour, Leana can likely infer that Mikayla:

Answer 13

Plans to quit smoking

Question 14

Thomas is considering getting his ears pierced. He is excited by the prospect and knows he can take them out if he no longer likes them, but he is deterred by what his friends will say about it. This scenario demonstrates which social psychology theory?

Answer 14

The Theory of Planned Behaviour