Self and others Flashcards
Ultimate causation refers to:
the reason something has evolved
True or false: Paul Ekman argues that basic emotion expressions are universal across cultures:
true
Harlow’s studies of baby monkeys with artificial mothers that were made out of either wire or cloth provide support for
Bowlby’s innate theory of attachment
Suppose we are playing the Prisoner’s Dilemma game over multiple trials, and I am using the Tit-for-Tat strategy. After playing for a while, you defect and I cooperate. What do I do on the next move?
defect
John and Sarah are playing a game in which John is given $10 and can offer Sarah part of his $10. If Sarah accepts his offer, they both keep the money. If she rejects his offer, they both get nothing. The game is known as the:
Ultimatum game
In “cultures of honor,” you’ll most likely find:
strong defense of one’s reputation
In an episode of the Simpson’s, Homer Simpson had to wear a pink shirt to work while everyone else wore white shirts. He _______________________ wearing the pink shirt because a phenomenon studied by social psychologists called _______________________.
disliked, the spotlight effect
Melissa and Mike had to wait in line for over an hour to get into an exclusive restaurant. Despite being served a mediocre meal, they glowingly praised the restaurant to their friends. This behavior was probably a result of:
cognitive dissonance
Brittany says, “I’m majoring in finance because my parents expect me to join the family business when I graduate, but my friend Abigail is majoring in finance because she’s materialistic.” Brittany’s statement illustrates:
the fundamental attribution error
A teacher is told that a student is exceptionally bright. Because of the Pygmalion effect, the student is more likely to:
succeed in school
The mere exposure effect refers to:
the tendency to like something more after repeated exposure
