Quiz 2 Prep (Class 16-20)

Question 1

What were Stanley Scachter’s Anxiety and Affiliation studies about?

Answer 1

1. Enter “Gregor Zilstein”
2. “Punishment and Learning Study”
   b. Severe electric shocks
   a. Mild electric shocks
3. Please wait while we set up materials.
4. Would you like to wait alone or with others?

Question 2

What was the anxiety measure in Schachter’s study?

Answer 2

“How do you feel about the prospect of getting shocked?”
Scale 1-7
1 = I enjoy it very much
7 = I dislike it very much

Question 3

What was the affiliation measure in Schachter’s study?

Answer 3

___ I prefer being alone
___ I prefer being with others
___ I really don’t care

Question 4

What is the purpose of the affiliation and anxiety measure in Schachter’s study?

Answer 4

It was a manipulation check to make sure the manipulation itself worked.

Question 5

What were the results of the Schatcher study?

Answer 5

More strong shocks condition yielded a greater anxiety rating in comparison to a weak shock condition.