FL 9 - Psych/Soc Flashcards
Some sociologists attribute the increase in inequality in the United States to a breakdown in social solidarity caused by excessive individualism and increasing social isolation. Which sociological concept is closest to this explanation?
A. Anomie
B. Conflict theory
C. Functionalism
D. Rational choice theory
A. Anomie
Anomie, first used by the famed sociologist Emile Durkheim, describes the breakdown in social bonds in modern societies, which is the result of a loss of social norms and reciprocity.
Another theory comes from George Herbert Mead, who described the self in two parts called the Me and the I.
The part of self that is developed through interaction with society is the ____. The development of this aspect comes from considering the generalized other, which is based on a person’s established perceptions of the expectations of society. Any time that a person tries to imagine what is expected of them in a social situation, they are taking on the perspective of the generalized other. And by considering the perspective of the generalized other and adapting one’s behavior appropriately, the ___ develops.
Another theory comes from George Herbert Mead, who described the self in two parts called the Me and the I.
The part of self that is developed through interaction with society is the Me. The development of the Me comes from considering the generalized other, which is based on a person’s established perceptions of the expectations of society. Any time that a person tries to imagine what is expected of them in a social situation, they are taking on the perspective of the generalized other. And by considering the perspective of the generalized other and adapting one’s behavior appropriately, the Me develops.
By contrast, the ___ is the individual’s own impulses. However, the it is not totally independent of the ___. Rather, a person’s impulses are shaped by their interpretation of society’s expectations. In short, the ___ shapes the ___.
By contrast, the I is the individual’s own impulses. However, the I is not totally independent of the Me. Rather, a person’s impulses are shaped by their interpretation of society’s expectations. In short, the Me shapes the I.
What is trait theory?
This is an overarching term that may refer to a number of different theories, including the Big Five theory of personality or the PEN model. Trait theories of personality generally divide personalities into a more limited set of traits that interact differently in various individuals.
What is creative intelligence?
Creative intelligence involves the ability to deal with new situations using past experiences and current skills.
In addition to prenatal visits, regular postpartum checkups are also encouraged in order to monitor infant development. One way to assess an infant’s neural development is to check for primitive reflexes. To check for the Moro reflex, a physician may:
A. stroke an infant’s cheek, and then observe whether the infant turns their head.
B. stroke an infant’s palm, and then observe whether the infant grasps their finger.
C. stroke the sole of an infant’s foot, and then observe whether the infant’s toes fan out.
D. make a loud sound, and then observe whether the infant extends their arms and legs.
D. make a loud sound, and then observe whether the infant extends their arms and legs.
This choice describes the Moro reflex. The Moro reflex is a type of startle reflex that occurs in response to sudden movement or loud sounds, in which an infant extends its arms and legs, throws back its head, and cries.
__________ memory refers to memories related to plans to do something in the future.
Prospective memory refers to memories related to plans to do something in the future.
After an infant forms a mental representation of the visual habituation stimuli using short-term memory, how long will it likely be remembered?
A. 5-10 seconds
B. 15-30 seconds
C. 1 day
D. Indefinitely
B. 15-30 seconds
The passage states that the mental representations of visual habitual stimuli enter short-term memory. Short-term memory lasts approximately 15-30 seconds, unless it is actively rehearsed, which could extend this period.
What is an approximation of the time frame for working memory?
5-10 seconds
The __________ bias is the tendency to attribute our own behaviors to situational (external) factors, while attributing others’ behavior to dispositional (internal) factors.
The actor-observer bias is the tendency to attribute our own behaviors to situational (external) factors, while attributing others’ behavior to dispositional (internal) factors.
The _________ bias is a tendency to make attributions that protect our self-esteem, namely by attributing our own positive behaviors to dispositional factors and negative behaviors to situational factors.
The self-serving bias is a tendency to make attributions that protect our self-esteem, namely by attributing our own positive behaviors to dispositional factors and negative behaviors to situational factors.
Explain the false consensus effect
The false consensus effect means that people tend to overestimate how common their behavior is and assume that others do the same things they do.
Jenny is 13 years old. She believes that smoking marijuana after school every day is a completely normal experience and assumes that all of her classmates do the same thing when they go home. What attribution bias is Jenny making?
A. False consensus effect
B. Actor-observer bias
C. Fundamental attribution error
D. Self-serving bias
A. False consensus effect
The false consensus effect means that people tend to overestimate how common their behavior is and assume that others do the same things they do.
Define cultural capital
Cultural capital encompasses non-financial factors that lead to social mobility such as:
knowledge of styles and manners of speech, appearance, and charisma.
It does not include the value of social networks, though having strong social networks can help in acquiring it.
What is the difference between fertility rate and birth rate?
The fertility rate is also a common sociological term, but this refers to the number of children per woman, not per 1000 people.
The birth rate refers to the number of children born each year per 1000 people.
A particular study repeatedly refers to the number of yearly births per 1000 people. What is the correct term for this measurement?
A. Birth rate
B. Fertility rate
C. Mortality rate
D. Prevalence rate
A. Birth rate
The birth rate is the common term for number of births per 1000 people.
In the human eye, photoreceptors that are responsible for perceiving color and fine detail are predominantly located in the:
A. iris.
B. fovea.
C. sclera.
D. cornea.
B. fovea.
The fovea is a small central pit in the retina that only contains cones, which are the photoreceptors that are responsible for perceiving color and fine detail.
Compare and contrast the imaging techniques of CT and MRI
The choice between CT and MRI depends on several factors - for instance, MRI is better at imaging soft structures and does not involve a dose of ionizing radiation, which is a downside of CT imaging, but it is also more expensive, time-consuming, and involved for the patient. However, what CT and MRI have in common is that both techniques are good for imaging static structures.
Can EEG be used to localize the source of brain signals?
An EEG, or electroencephalogram, measures brain activity through electrodes placed on the scalp. This method is poor at localizing the source of signals and is more commonly used to monitor different stages of sleep.
Explain and give an example of reaction formation
Reaction formation refers to an unconscious transmutation of unacceptable desires into their opposite. A common example of reaction formation is an individual’s attraction towards another person being converted into hatred.
Explain and give an example of the defense mechanism of displacement
Displacement involves satisfying an impulse, such as aggression, with a substitute object.
A common example of displacement is feeling irritated towards one’s family due to stress at work.
What is a key difference between the defense mechanisms of displacement and sublimation
Though displacement is similar to sublimation, there is a key difference: sublimation involves the redirection of impulses to socially acceptable behavior, while displacement does not have this characteristic and is a more general term.
Research has shown that, during periods of mania, some individuals with bipolar disorder may utilize Freudian defense mechanisms. If an individual were to redirect inappropriate desires into more socially acceptable behaviors, they would be exhibiting:
A. reaction formation.
B. sublimation.
C. displacement.
D. projection.
B. sublimation.
Sublimation refers to the redirection of desires that are felt to be unacceptable or inappropriate into another behavior. A common example of sublimation is encouraging kids to play sports in order to redirect feelings of aggression or anger. This matches the description in the question, and is the correct answer.
What defense mechanism is demonstrated here:
encouraging kids to play sports in order to redirect feelings of aggression or anger.
A common example of sublimation is encouraging kids to play sports in order to redirect feelings of aggression or anger.