Question 1

Explain what body language is and why it is important.

Accepted Answer

Body language refers to the non-verbal s

Question 2

When we work in groups with others with whom we are not friends we tend to ______ credit for the group's success, and ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  share; share blame for the group's failures 
B)  take; share blame for the group's failures 
C)  share; blame others in the group for the group's failures 
D)  take; blame others in the group for the group's failures 
A)  share; share blame for the group's failures 
B)  take; share blame for the group's failures 
C)  share; blame others in the group for the group's failures 
D)  take; blame others in the group for the group's failures

Question 3

Our first impressions of others cause us to form ______ schemas.

Accepted Answer

A)  person 
B)  situation 
C)  self- 
D)  role 
A)  person 
B)  situation 
C)  self- 
D)  role

Question 4

In the Weiner and Wright (1973) study, children who were discriminated against ______ to think that it is wrong to discriminate on the basis of color.

Accepted Answer

A)  were less likely 
B)  were just as likely 
C)  were more likely 
D)  were less likely at first, but more likely later on 
A)  were less likely 
B)  were just as likely 
C)  were more likely 
D)  were less likely at first, but more likely later on

Question 5

As compared to European Americans, among African Americans self-esteem is ______ and ethnic identity is a ______predictor of self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A)  lower, weaker 
B)  higher, weaker 
C)  lower, stronger 
D)  higher, stronger 
A)  lower, weaker 
B)  higher, weaker 
C)  lower, stronger 
D)  higher, stronger

Question 6

On average people ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  in African and Middle Eastern cultures both tend to stand about 18 inches apart 
B)  in African cultures stand much closer than people in Middle Eastern cultures 
C)  in Middle Eastern cultures stand much closer than people in African cultures 
D)  in African and Middle Eastern cultures both tend to stand about 3 feet apart 
A)  in African and Middle Eastern cultures both tend to stand about 18 inches apart 
B)  in African cultures stand much closer than people in Middle Eastern cultures 
C)  in Middle Eastern cultures stand much closer than people in African cultures 
D)  in African and Middle Eastern cultures both tend to stand about 3 feet apart

Question 7

An average person has many social selves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Depressed people are more likely than other people to attribute their failures to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  situational factors 
B)  chance or luck 
C)  fate or destiny 
D)  internal factors 
A)  situational factors 
B)  chance or luck 
C)  fate or destiny 
D)  internal factors

Question 9

Self-esteem is positively correlated with ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  neither psychological nor physical health 
B)  psychological but not physical health 
C)  physical but not psychological health 
D)  both psychological and physical health 
A)  neither psychological nor physical health 
B)  psychological but not physical health 
C)  physical but not psychological health 
D)  both psychological and physical health

Question 10

The degree to which you believe your efforts will bring about a positive outcome is your ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-concept 
B)  self-esteem 
C)  ideal self 
D)  self-efficacy expectancies 
A)  self-concept 
B)  self-esteem 
C)  ideal self 
D)  self-efficacy expectancies

Question 11

Denial of privileges to a person or group on the basis of negative stereotypes is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  prejudice 
B)  discrimination 
C)  subjugation 
D)  attribution 
A)  prejudice 
B)  discrimination 
C)  subjugation 
D)  attribution

Question 12

Erik Erikson believed that ______important to a woman's identity.

Accepted Answer

A)  commitment to a career was most 
B)  development of interpersonal relationships was most 
C)  ideological issues were most 
D)  commitment to career, interpersonal relationships, and ideological issues were equally 
A)  commitment to a career was most 
B)  development of interpersonal relationships was most 
C)  ideological issues were most 
D)  commitment to career, interpersonal relationships, and ideological issues were equally

Question 13

In Asian cultures, people are more likely than Americans to attribute other people's behavior to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  inherent personal traits 
B)  random luck 
C)  social roles and obligations 
D)  random situational factors 
A)  inherent personal traits 
B)  random luck 
C)  social roles and obligations 
D)  random situational factors

Question 14

According to Marcia, the identity foreclosure is characterized by the ______ of commitment and the ______ of a crisis.

Accepted Answer

A)  absence; absence 
B)  presence; absence 
C)  absence; presence 
D)  presence; presence 
A)  absence; absence 
B)  presence; absence 
C)  absence; presence 
D)  presence; presence

Question 15

According to Marcia, the identity moratorium is characterized by the ______ of commitment and the ______ of a crisis.

Accepted Answer

A)  absence; absence 
B)  presence; absence 
C)  absence; presence 
D)  presence; presence 
A)  absence; absence 
B)  presence; absence 
C)  absence; presence 
D)  presence; presence

Question 16

Identify and briefly describe at least four methods of coping with prejudice and discrimination.

Accepted Answer

1. Education and awareness: One method o

Question 17

Fixed, conventional beliefs about members of a particular group are called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  stereotypes 
B)  response sets 
C)  articulations 
D)  discrimination 
A)  stereotypes 
B)  response sets 
C)  articulations 
D)  discrimination

Question 18

Body language ______ in forming personal schemas.

Accepted Answer

A)  plays no role whatsoever 
B)  plays only a peripheral role 
C)  only plays a role for women 
D)  plays an important role 
A)  plays no role whatsoever 
B)  plays only a peripheral role 
C)  only plays a role for women 
D)  plays an important role

Question 19

People usually view those who belong to their own groups ______ favorably and assume they are ______ alike than those who belong to belong to other groups.

Accepted Answer

A)  less, less 
B)  more, less 
C)  less, more 
D)  more, more 
A)  less, less 
B)  more, less 
C)  less, more 
D)  more, more

Question 20

We probably get along best with people whose values are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  very similar to our own 
B)  somewhat similar to our own 
C)  somewhat different than our own 
D)  very different than our own 
A)  very similar to our own 
B)  somewhat similar to our own 
C)  somewhat different than our own 
D)  very different than our own

Explain what body language is and why it is important.

When we work in groups with others with whom we are not friends we tend to credit for the group's success, and .

Our first impressions of others cause us to form ______ schemas.

In the Weiner and Wright (1973) study, children who were discriminated against ______ to think that it is wrong to discriminate on the basis of color.

As compared to European Americans, among African Americans self-esteem is and ethnic identity is a predictor of self-esteem.

On average people ______.

An average person has many social selves.

Depressed people are more likely than other people to attribute their failures to ______.

Self-esteem is positively correlated with ______.

The degree to which you believe your efforts will bring about a positive outcome is your ______.

Denial of privileges to a person or group on the basis of negative stereotypes is known as ______.

Erik Erikson believed that ______important to a woman's identity.

In Asian cultures, people are more likely than Americans to attribute other people's behavior to ______.

According to Marcia, the identity foreclosure is characterized by the of commitment and the of a crisis.

According to Marcia, the identity moratorium is characterized by the of commitment and the of a crisis.

Identify and briefly describe at least four methods of coping with prejudice and discrimination.

Fixed, conventional beliefs about members of a particular group are called ______.

Body language ______ in forming personal schemas.

People usually view those who belong to their own groups favorably and assume they are alike than those who belong to belong to other groups.

We probably get along best with people whose values are ______.

Psychology and the Challenges of Life

Personality: What It Is, How Its Measured

Stress and Stress Management

Psychological Factors and Health

Developing More Healthful Behavior

Social Influence: Being Influenced Byand Influencingothers

Adolescent and Adult Development: Going Through Changes

Gender Roles, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation

Relationships: Getting From Here to There

Sexual Behavior

Psychological Disorders

Methods of Therapy: Ways of Helping

Time, Money, Studying, Tests: Meeting the Challenges of Daily Life

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Exam 6: The Self in the Social World

Explain what body language is and why it is important.

When we work in groups with others with whom we are not friends we tend to ______ credit for the group's success, and ______.

Our first impressions of others cause us to form ______ schemas.

In the Weiner and Wright (1973) study, children who were discriminated against ______ to think that it is wrong to discriminate on the basis of color.

As compared to European Americans, among African Americans self-esteem is ______ and ethnic identity is a ______predictor of self-esteem.

On average people ______.

An average person has many social selves.

Depressed people are more likely than other people to attribute their failures to ______.

Self-esteem is positively correlated with ______.

The degree to which you believe your efforts will bring about a positive outcome is your ______.

Denial of privileges to a person or group on the basis of negative stereotypes is known as ______.

Erik Erikson believed that ______important to a woman's identity.

In Asian cultures, people are more likely than Americans to attribute other people's behavior to ______.

According to Marcia, the identity foreclosure is characterized by the ______ of commitment and the ______ of a crisis.

According to Marcia, the identity moratorium is characterized by the ______ of commitment and the ______ of a crisis.

Identify and briefly describe at least four methods of coping with prejudice and discrimination.

Fixed, conventional beliefs about members of a particular group are called ______.

Body language ______ in forming personal schemas.

People usually view those who belong to their own groups ______ favorably and assume they are ______ alike than those who belong to belong to other groups.

We probably get along best with people whose values are ______.

Psychology and the Challenges of Life

Personality: What It Is, How Its Measured

Stress and Stress Management

Psychological Factors and Health

Developing More Healthful Behavior

Social Influence: Being Influenced Byand Influencingothers

Adolescent and Adult Development: Going Through Changes

Gender Roles, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation

Relationships: Getting From Here to There

Sexual Behavior

Psychological Disorders

Methods of Therapy: Ways of Helping

Time, Money, Studying, Tests: Meeting the Challenges of Daily Life

Filters

When we work in groups with others with whom we are not friends we tend to credit for the group's success, and .

As compared to European Americans, among African Americans self-esteem is and ethnic identity is a predictor of self-esteem.

According to Marcia, the identity foreclosure is characterized by the of commitment and the of a crisis.

According to Marcia, the identity moratorium is characterized by the of commitment and the of a crisis.

People usually view those who belong to their own groups favorably and assume they are alike than those who belong to belong to other groups.