Exam 4: Behavior and Attitudes

In a psychological experiment,the participants were shown a collection of pictures depicting both pleasant and unpleasant aspects of their lives.They were instructed to smile whenever they saw an unpleasant picture.At the end of the experiment,the participants reported that they felt happy despite seeing the unpleasant pictures.Which of the following is exemplified in this experiment?

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Which statement is NOT true according to the research findings on expressions and attitudes?

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Owen gets a lucrative job offer from a multinational company soon after he receives his undergraduate degree.At the same time,he gets a research scholarship from a renowned foreign university.He is in a dilemma and is unable to choose the right course of action.Which of the following theories best explains this scenario?

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The tension that arises when a person's two thoughts or beliefs are inconsistent is called:

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Myra's neighbor,an 8-year-old,plays his saxophone loudly.This annoys her.In the context of the overjustification effect,if Myra wants him to quit playing,she should:

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Which of the following would better predict a person's racial biases?

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The _____ occurs when someone offers an unnecessary reward beforehand in an obvious effort to control behavior.

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Question 7

Explicit self-reports are the better predictor than implicit self-reports for:

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Question 8

Higgins and Rholes (1978)found that when people say something positive to others when told to,it supported the fact that:

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Cognitive dissonance theory focuses on _____.

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Question 10

Moral action affects moral thinking,especially when:

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Question 11

Juan needed to decide if he should live with his parents or in a dorm this year.He liked the freedom offered by dorms but knew it was cheaper to live with his parents.According to cognitive dissonance theory,in order to reduce dissonance after deciding to stay at home,Juan will likely:

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Question 12

Following the U.S.Supreme Court's 1954 decision to desegregate schools,the percentage of White Americans favoring integrated schools jumped and now includes nearly everyone.This is an example of how:

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Question 13

After much deliberation,you select a college to enroll yourself.After you have made your decision,you can reduce dissonance by _ the chosen university and _ the unchosen universities.

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Question 14

Schnall and Laird's (2003)research revealed that individuals induced to repeatedly practice happy expressions tended to recall many happy memories and found their happy mood lingering.This is best explained by:

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Question 15

Research indicates that harming an innocent victim,especially voluntarily,leads one to:

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Question 16

In the context of social movements,identify a brainwashing technique used for American prisoners of war (POWs)during the 1950s Korean War.

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Question 17

You are an obese teenager who enjoys jogging.Your parents are concerned about your health and give you money whenever you jog.According to self-perception theory,your parents' behavior is most likely to _____ your intrinsic motivation for jogging.

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Question 18

The attitudes-follow-behavior effect is strongest when:

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Question 19

Self-perception theory assumes that _____.

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Which statement is NOT true according to the research findings on expressions and attitudes?

The tension that arises when a person's two thoughts or beliefs are inconsistent is called:

Myra's neighbor,an 8-year-old,plays his saxophone loudly.This annoys her.In the context of the overjustification effect,if Myra wants him to quit playing,she should:

Which of the following would better predict a person's racial biases?

The _____ occurs when someone offers an unnecessary reward beforehand in an obvious effort to control behavior.

Explicit self-reports are the better predictor than implicit self-reports for:

Higgins and Rholes (1978)found that when people say something positive to others when told to,it supported the fact that:

Cognitive dissonance theory focuses on _____.

Moral action affects moral thinking,especially when:

Juan needed to decide if he should live with his parents or in a dorm this year.He liked the freedom offered by dorms but knew it was cheaper to live with his parents.According to cognitive dissonance theory,in order to reduce dissonance after deciding to stay at home,Juan will likely:

Following the U.S.Supreme Court's 1954 decision to desegregate schools,the percentage of White Americans favoring integrated schools jumped and now includes nearly everyone.This is an example of how:

After much deliberation,you select a college to enroll yourself.After you have made your decision,you can reduce dissonance by _ the chosen university and _ the unchosen universities.

Schnall and Laird's (2003)research revealed that individuals induced to repeatedly practice happy expressions tended to recall many happy memories and found their happy mood lingering.This is best explained by:

Research indicates that harming an innocent victim,especially voluntarily,leads one to:

In the context of social movements,identify a brainwashing technique used for American prisoners of war (POWs)during the 1950s Korean War.

You are an obese teenager who enjoys jogging.Your parents are concerned about your health and give you money whenever you jog.According to self-perception theory,your parents' behavior is most likely to _____ your intrinsic motivation for jogging.

The attitudes-follow-behavior effect is strongest when:

Self-perception theory assumes that _____.

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Exam 4: Behavior and Attitudes

Which statement is NOT true according to the research findings on expressions and attitudes?

The tension that arises when a person's two thoughts or beliefs are inconsistent is called:

Myra's neighbor,an 8-year-old,plays his saxophone loudly.This annoys her.In the context of the overjustification effect,if Myra wants him to quit playing,she should:

Which of the following would better predict a person's racial biases?

The _____ occurs when someone offers an unnecessary reward beforehand in an obvious effort to control behavior.

Explicit self-reports are the better predictor than implicit self-reports for:

Higgins and Rholes (1978)found that when people say something positive to others when told to,it supported the fact that:

Cognitive dissonance theory focuses on _____.

Moral action affects moral thinking,especially when:

Juan needed to decide if he should live with his parents or in a dorm this year.He liked the freedom offered by dorms but knew it was cheaper to live with his parents.According to cognitive dissonance theory,in order to reduce dissonance after deciding to stay at home,Juan will likely:

Following the U.S.Supreme Court's 1954 decision to desegregate schools,the percentage of White Americans favoring integrated schools jumped and now includes nearly everyone.This is an example of how:

After much deliberation,you select a college to enroll yourself.After you have made your decision,you can reduce dissonance by _____ the chosen university and _____ the unchosen universities.

Schnall and Laird's (2003)research revealed that individuals induced to repeatedly practice happy expressions tended to recall many happy memories and found their happy mood lingering.This is best explained by:

Research indicates that harming an innocent victim,especially voluntarily,leads one to:

In the context of social movements,identify a brainwashing technique used for American prisoners of war (POWs)during the 1950s Korean War.

You are an obese teenager who enjoys jogging.Your parents are concerned about your health and give you money whenever you jog.According to self-perception theory,your parents' behavior is most likely to _____ your intrinsic motivation for jogging.

The attitudes-follow-behavior effect is strongest when:

Self-perception theory assumes that _____.

Introducing Social Psychology

The Self in a Social World

Social Beliefs and Judgments

Genes, Culture, and Gender

Conformity and Obedience

Persuasion

Group Influence

Prejudice: Disliking Others

Aggression: Hurting Others

Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others

Helping

Conflict and Peacemaking

Social Psychology in the Clinic

Social Psychology in Court

Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future

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After much deliberation,you select a college to enroll yourself.After you have made your decision,you can reduce dissonance by _ the chosen university and _ the unchosen universities.