psych ch11 Flashcards
Which question would a social psychologist be LEAST likely to research?
What factors are related to the development of schizophrenia?
_____ psychologists explore how we think about, influence, and relate to one another.
Social
Which of the following occurs when people are influenced by unimportant cues?
peripheral route persuasion
Cynthia thinks that her new neighbor is mean and snobbish. This _____ will likely influence Cynthia to act negatively toward her neighbor.
attitude
Professor Stewart wrote a positive letter of recommendation for a student, despite his doubts about her competence. After writing the letter, he began to develop a more favorable attitude about the student’s abilities. Which theory BEST explains why?
the cognitive dissonance theory
At her health club, Bonnie pedals an exercise bike much faster when other patrons are using nearby equipment. This BEST illustrates:
social facilitation.
In one study, participants who worked alongside someone who rubbed his face or shook his foot were observed to produce the same behaviors. This mimicry illustrates:
the chameleon effect.
Just hearing someone reading a neutral text in either a happy- or sad-sounding voice creates _____ in listeners.
mood contagion
High levels of testosterone are associated with
aggression.
According to the principle of the bystander effect, which factor does NOT increase chances of a bystander offering help?
the bystander being in a hurry
Hallie is trying speed dating and has already talked to several potential dates. She has two more to go. When Jae sits down, he asks her the following question: “When was the last time you laughed so hard you had trouble breathing?” When Joe sits down, he asks her, “Where did you go to college?” Toward which of the two men will Hallie likely have the MOST positive feelings?
Jae
