Final Practice Flashcards
Elizabeth just cheated on her exam and now she's feeling guilty about it. In order to alleviate her guilt, she tells herself that most people cheat on exams and it's "not that big of a deal." What social psychological phenomenon is Elizabeth likely experiencing? A. Deindividuation B. Group polarization C. Cognitive dissonance D. Social loafing
C. Cognitive dissonance
Marketing companies tend to use the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ route to persuasion by adding celebrities or other famous/iconic imagery to their adds. A. circuitous B. linear C. central D. peripheral
D. peripheral
Adam just helped his friend Kevin move into a new apartment (Adam’s a really nice guy!). A few days later, Adam’s truck breaks down and he calls Kevin for help. Kevin tells Adam he’s too busy to offer aid. Understandably, Adam’s feelings are very hurt! From a social psychology perspective, what is the most likely explanation for Adam’s wounded emotions?
A. Kevin’s behavior violates the social-responsibility norm.
B. Kevin’s behavior violates the reciprocity norm.
C. Kevin is using Adam as a scapegoat.
D. Kevin is engaging in group think.
B. Kevin’s behavior violates the reciprocity norm.
In general, Avrile exhibits the following personality traits: She’s very outgoing and seeks highly stimulating activities like skydiving or surfing and can be assertive or opinionated. She tends to be very disorganized and often finds it hard to sit down and focus on one particular thing. And she has a tendency to be impulsive and impatient. Based on this information, what can we conclude about Avrile’s personality traits?
A. She may rate high in agreeableness and low in neuroticism.
B. She may rate high in extroversion and low in conscientiousness.
C. She may rate low in extroversion and high in conscientiousness.
D. She may rate high in agreeableness and low in neuroticism.
B. She may rate high in extroversion and low in conscientiousness.
Felicity is a strong supporter of the democratic party. She regularly attends democratic rallies, donates to democratic campaigns, and spends a lot of time working with organizations that promote democratic social reform. The more she engages herself with this like-minded group, the more supportive of the movement she becomes. This is an example of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A. group polarization B. scapegoat theory C. group think D. deindividuation
A. group polarization
Which of the following is a valid criticism of the Trait Theory Approach to studying personality?
A. You can’t assess personality traits through self-report surveys
B. Our personalities are completely unstable
C. The amount of predictive power is limited
D. People don’t have personalities
C. The amount of predictive power is limited
According to Freud’s Psychodynamic Approach, psychological dysfunction arises from _____________________.
A. getting stuck in a particular psychosexual stage of personality development
B. failing to employ the appropriate defense mechanisms
C. a failure of the superego to effectively restrain the id
D. having too much personality
A. getting stuck in a particular psychosexual stage of personality development
Javier has accidentally doubled booked himself! On Friday night, he made plans to go to a comedy event with some friends and acquaintances. BUT he also promised his mom he would come over for dinner on that same night. Since he can't attend both events, Javier cancels plans with his friends and goes to dinner at his mother's house (what a good son!). What social psychological principle is being demonstrated in this scenario? A. Ingoup Bias B. Scapegoat Theory C. Social Facilitation D. Bystander Effect
A. Ingoup Bias
What was the primary finding of the Zimbardo Prison Study?
A. Role play has no effect on behavior.
B. Given the right situation, people will obey an authority figure to extreme measures.
C. Authority has no influence on obedience.
D. Role play can act as a powerful social force in shaping our behavior.
D. Role play can act as a powerful social force in shaping our behavior.
Eysenck & Eysenck argued that humans have two major dimensions to their personality. What are they?
A. Neuroticism vs. Agreeableness & Conscientiousness vs. Openness
B. Conscientiousness vs. Openness & Stable vs. Unstable
C. Introversion vs. Extroversion & Stable vs. Unstable
D. Neuroticism vs. Agreeableness & Introversion vs. Extroversion
C. Introversion vs. Extroversion & Stable vs. Unstable
A major consideration to keep in mind when diagnosing individuals with the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders is that _______________.
A. some disorders are worse than others
B. the suggested treatment may not work
C. cultural interpretations of mental experiences may vary widely and the criteria outlined in the manual may not apply to non-western cultures
D. it’s a poor tool and we shouldn’t use it
C. cultural interpretations of mental experiences may vary widely and the criteria outlined in the manual may not apply to non-western cultures
In order for a set of emotional, behavioral, or thought patterns to be considered a psychological disorder they must be \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A. diagnosed B. maladaptive C. chronic D. abnormal
B. maladaptive
