Social Environment

Question 1

Lewin’s field theory predicts that behavior is always a function of the person and his/her__, and Lewin and Miller have identified 4 types of traindividual conflict: For example, a(n)____conflict occurs when we must choose between two equally positive or attractive goals while a(n)___conflict occurs when there are 2 goals to choose from that each have positive and negative qualities.

Answer 1

social and physical environment; approach-approach; double approach avoidance

Question 2

The “Zeigarnik effect” refers to the fact that memory tends to be better for__tasks, expecially in non-stressful situations.

Answer 2

uncompleted

Question 3

Factors in the ambient environment that have been linked to predictable behavioral consequences include air pollution, high temperatures, and noxious noise. For example, exposure to noise can cause stress, irritability, aggressiveness, although its detrimental effects tend to be reduced when people believe they can__even when they do not actually do so.

Answer 3

stop(control) the noise

Question 4

Crowding is most likely to affect performance on___tasks.

Answer 4

complex

Question 5

According to the density intensity hypothesis, the different effects of crowding are due tothe fact that crowding___positive experiences and makes unplesant experiences more unpleasant.

Answer 5

enhances

Question 6

The effects of crowding are also moderated by the amount of___an individual requires. In general, men require___personal space than women and tend to act more_____than women in crowded situations.

Answer 6

personal space; more;aggresively