MCQ

Question 1

In Sherif’s (1935, 1936) classic study, people developed a stable frame of reference only to abandon it when confronted with the different judgments of others. This is an example of:

a. norm formation and transmission
b. deindividuation
c. an injunctive norm
d. the autokinetic effect

Answer 1

a

Question 2

Which of the following factors increases children’s prosocial behaviour?

a. Positive reinforcement of prosocial behaviour
b. Watching models behaving prosocially
c. Playing prosocial video games
d. All of the above

Answer 2

d

Question 3

According to research conducted by Cialdini, Reno, & Kallgreen (1990), an individual is more likely to drop litter if:

a. the environment is clean
b. they are alone
c. the environment is dirty
d. they are with others

Answer 3

c

Question 4

As suggested by Gilbert & Hixon (1991), the availability of cognitive resources

a. Increases both the likelihood that a stereotype is activated and the likelihood that it is applied
b. Reduces both the likelihood that a stereotype is activated and the likelihood that it is applied
c. Increases the likelihood that a stereotype is activated but reduces the likelihood that it is applied
d. Reduces the likelihood that a stereotype is activated but increases the likelihood that it is applied

Answer 4

c

Question 5

When an individual agrees to a request from an influential source, this response is termed:

a. obedience
b. submission
c. compliance
d. deference

Answer 5

c