Question 1

Describe the features of a strong situation and provide an example.

Accepted Answer

Students should mention that strong situations tend to afford a narrower range of possibilities and threats for the people in them, tend to have clear descriptive and injunctive norms, and are oftentimes scripted.

Question 2

Sitting in her social psychology class, Ingrid thinks a lot about how she can make herself more attractive to other people. At the dinner table, Ingrid thinks a lot about how she needs to get a better paying job. The different thoughts that came to mind in the in class and at home are the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  situational priming. 
B)  chronic accessibility. 
C)  attitude adjustment. 
D)  implanted expectations. 
A)  situational priming. 
B)  chronic accessibility. 
C)  attitude adjustment. 
D)  implanted expectations. A

Question 3

According to research on college campuses, binge drinking is at least in part the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  a misperception of other students' beliefs about drinking. 
B)  descriptive norms. 
C)  pluralistic ignorance. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  a misperception of other students' beliefs about drinking. 
B)  descriptive norms. 
C)  pluralistic ignorance. 
D)  all of the above D

Question 4

Briefly explain the rebound effect related to thought suppression.

Accepted Answer

Thoughts that one attempts to

Question 5

Kelley (1950) found that students who expected a warm substitute teacher formed a favorable impression of him, whereas students who expected a cold substitute teacher formed a negative impression of him, even though the lecture was the same for both groups. What was the reason given for this result?

Accepted Answer

A)  Students in the "cold" condition didn't know what condition they were in. 
B)  Chronic accessibility was different for different students. 
C)  Students were primed with different expectations, which led to different interpretations of the teacher's actions. 
D)  Different self-knowledge led to different interpretations of the teacher's actions. 
A)  Students in the "cold" condition didn't know what condition they were in. 
B)  Chronic accessibility was different for different students. 
C)  Students were primed with different expectations, which led to different interpretations of the teacher's actions. 
D)  Different self-knowledge led to different interpretations of the teacher's actions.

Question 6

Cultural norms which value getting along with others, seeking peace, and not standing out from a crowd are consistent with

Accepted Answer

A)  collectivistic cultures. 
B)  independent cultures. 
C)  individualistic cultures. 
D)  directivist cultures. 
A)  collectivistic cultures. 
B)  independent cultures. 
C)  individualistic cultures. 
D)  directivist cultures.

Question 7

Research on willpower has demonstrated that

Accepted Answer

A)  the stronger one's willpower, the less glucose is needed to sustain it. 
B)  when willpower is used to achieve a goal, one will have less willpower immediately available to achieve a later goal. 
C)  willpower is an unlimited resource that can be used to accomplish any task. 
D)  if one exerts willpower regularly, it's important to reduce one's gluscose levels. 
A)  the stronger one's willpower, the less glucose is needed to sustain it. 
B)  when willpower is used to achieve a goal, one will have less willpower immediately available to achieve a later goal. 
C)  willpower is an unlimited resource that can be used to accomplish any task. 
D)  if one exerts willpower regularly, it's important to reduce one's gluscose levels.

Question 8

The fact that people from many different cultures agree on which facial expressions reflect particular emotions is evidence that

Accepted Answer

A)  facial expressions are heavily influenced by culture. 
B)  facial expressions of emotion are probably learned from those around us. 
C)  there are gender differences in the expression of facial emotion. 
D)  there probably is a genetic component to the facial expression of emotion. 
A)  facial expressions are heavily influenced by culture. 
B)  facial expressions of emotion are probably learned from those around us. 
C)  there are gender differences in the expression of facial emotion. 
D)  there probably is a genetic component to the facial expression of emotion.

Question 9

How do different situations prime different parts of the person? Give examples.

Accepted Answer

A bicultural individual - for example, a

Question 10

While Jennifer was growing up, Jennifer's mother constantly told her she needed to watch her weight. As an adult, Jennifer thinks of herself as overweight because of

Accepted Answer

A)  the multiple self process. 
B)  social comparison. 
C)  the reflected appraisal process. 
D)  her collective self with her mother. 
A)  the multiple self process. 
B)  social comparison. 
C)  the reflected appraisal process. 
D)  her collective self with her mother.

Question 11

Mitsuko drives to work without giving much attention or thought to the process of driving her car. She starts the car, shifts gears, and changes lanes without consciously having to plan these actions. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  low self-monitoring. 
B)  mindfulness. 
C)  automaticity. 
D)  willpower. 
A)  low self-monitoring. 
B)  mindfulness. 
C)  automaticity. 
D)  willpower.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an example of a way in which people can inadvertently change their situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monica is very cheery, and those around her feel a boost in their mood and seek her company. 
B)  Hideki is depressed and those around him start feeling blue and ignore him. 
C)  Pedro wants to be a member of the psychology club on campus, so he applies to join. 
D)  Sara thinks people dislike her, and those around her become hostile and avoid her. 
A)  Monica is very cheery, and those around her feel a boost in their mood and seek her company. 
B)  Hideki is depressed and those around him start feeling blue and ignore him. 
C)  Pedro wants to be a member of the psychology club on campus, so he applies to join. 
D)  Sara thinks people dislike her, and those around her become hostile and avoid her.

Question 13

Define willpower. In what way can it be considered a limited resource? Provide an example of how it is limited.

Accepted Answer

Willpower is the self-control

Question 14

The process of activating knowledge or goals, of making them ready for use, is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  priming. 
B)  stereotyping. 
C)  self-regulation. 
D)  schematizing. 
A)  priming. 
B)  stereotyping. 
C)  self-regulation. 
D)  schematizing.

Question 15

According to the textbook, children in urban India are at greater risk to perform badly in school and have high levels of behavior problems outside of school. Why is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Urban schools in India are not very good. 
B)  Children in India are not disciplined by their parents. 
C)  Their homes are often overcrowded and the families are poor. 
D)  India is a more collectivist society than the United States. 
A)  Urban schools in India are not very good. 
B)  Children in India are not disciplined by their parents. 
C)  Their homes are often overcrowded and the families are poor. 
D)  India is a more collectivist society than the United States.

Question 16

Define attitude and provide an example.

Accepted Answer

An attitude is a fav

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT an example of an affordance?

Accepted Answer

A)  the biology teacher who gives you an opportunity to improve your grade 
B)  the attractive new person in class who smiles at you 
C)  the boss who threatens to fire you 
D)  your performance on a test 
A)  the biology teacher who gives you an opportunity to improve your grade 
B)  the attractive new person in class who smiles at you 
C)  the boss who threatens to fire you 
D)  your performance on a test

Question 18

An injunctive norm conveys what most people do in a situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The driving force that moves people towards their desired outcomes is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  motivation. 
B)  personality. 
C)  situational influence. 
D)  activation. 
A)  motivation. 
B)  personality. 
C)  situational influence. 
D)  activation.

Question 20

You walk down the dorm hallway on a Saturday night and discover from the empty rooms that nearly everyone has gone out instead of studying. Your dorm mates have created a/an that may affect your behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  descriptive norm 
B)  bad habit 
C)  affordance 
D)  injunctive norm 
A)  descriptive norm 
B)  bad habit 
C)  affordance 
D)  injunctive norm

Describe the features of a strong situation and provide an example.

Sitting in her social psychology class, Ingrid thinks a lot about how she can make herself more attractive to other people. At the dinner table, Ingrid thinks a lot about how she needs to get a better paying job. The different thoughts that came to mind in the in class and at home are the result of

According to research on college campuses, binge drinking is at least in part the result of

Briefly explain the rebound effect related to thought suppression.

Kelley (1950) found that students who expected a warm substitute teacher formed a favorable impression of him, whereas students who expected a cold substitute teacher formed a negative impression of him, even though the lecture was the same for both groups. What was the reason given for this result?

Cultural norms which value getting along with others, seeking peace, and not standing out from a crowd are consistent with

Research on willpower has demonstrated that

The fact that people from many different cultures agree on which facial expressions reflect particular emotions is evidence that

How do different situations prime different parts of the person? Give examples.

While Jennifer was growing up, Jennifer's mother constantly told her she needed to watch her weight. As an adult, Jennifer thinks of herself as overweight because of

Mitsuko drives to work without giving much attention or thought to the process of driving her car. She starts the car, shifts gears, and changes lanes without consciously having to plan these actions. This is an example of

Which of the following is NOT an example of a way in which people can inadvertently change their situations?

Define willpower. In what way can it be considered a limited resource? Provide an example of how it is limited.

The process of activating knowledge or goals, of making them ready for use, is known as

According to the textbook, children in urban India are at greater risk to perform badly in school and have high levels of behavior problems outside of school. Why is this?

Define attitude and provide an example.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an affordance?

An injunctive norm conveys what most people do in a situation.

The driving force that moves people towards their desired outcomes is known as

You walk down the dorm hallway on a Saturday night and discover from the empty rooms that nearly everyone has gone out instead of studying. Your dorm mates have created a/an that may affect your behavior.

Introduction to Social Psychology

Social Cognition: Understanding Ourselves and Others

Presenting the Self

Attitudes and Persuasion

Social Influence: Conformity, Compliance, and Obedience

Affiliation and Friendship

Love and Romantic Relationships

Prosocial Behavior

Aggression

Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discrimination

Groups

Social Dilemmas: Cooperation Versus Conflict

Integrating Social Psychology

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Exam 2: The Person and the Situation

Describe the features of a strong situation and provide an example.

Sitting in her social psychology class, Ingrid thinks a lot about how she can make herself more attractive to other people. At the dinner table, Ingrid thinks a lot about how she needs to get a better paying job. The different thoughts that came to mind in the in class and at home are the result of

According to research on college campuses, binge drinking is at least in part the result of

Briefly explain the rebound effect related to thought suppression.

Cultural norms which value getting along with others, seeking peace, and not standing out from a crowd are consistent with

Research on willpower has demonstrated that

The fact that people from many different cultures agree on which facial expressions reflect particular emotions is evidence that

How do different situations prime different parts of the person? Give examples.

While Jennifer was growing up, Jennifer's mother constantly told her she needed to watch her weight. As an adult, Jennifer thinks of herself as overweight because of

Mitsuko drives to work without giving much attention or thought to the process of driving her car. She starts the car, shifts gears, and changes lanes without consciously having to plan these actions. This is an example of

Which of the following is NOT an example of a way in which people can inadvertently change their situations?

Define willpower. In what way can it be considered a limited resource? Provide an example of how it is limited.

The process of activating knowledge or goals, of making them ready for use, is known as

According to the textbook, children in urban India are at greater risk to perform badly in school and have high levels of behavior problems outside of school. Why is this?

Define attitude and provide an example.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an affordance?

An injunctive norm conveys what most people do in a situation.

The driving force that moves people towards their desired outcomes is known as

You walk down the dorm hallway on a Saturday night and discover from the empty rooms that nearly everyone has gone out instead of studying. Your dorm mates have created a/an that may affect your behavior.

Introduction to Social Psychology

Social Cognition: Understanding Ourselves and Others

Presenting the Self

Attitudes and Persuasion

Social Influence: Conformity, Compliance, and Obedience

Affiliation and Friendship

Love and Romantic Relationships

Prosocial Behavior

Aggression

Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discrimination

Groups

Social Dilemmas: Cooperation Versus Conflict

Integrating Social Psychology

Filters