Question 1

According to the evolutionary perspective,why do human males help their female partner to raise their children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human males are kinder than the males of other species. 
B)  The offspring of fathers who help are better able to survive and reproduce. 
C)  Because human children nurse frequently, they are more difficult to raise than the offspring of other species. 
D)  Human females are helpless after the birth of a child. 
A)  Human males are kinder than the males of other species. 
B)  The offspring of fathers who help are better able to survive and reproduce. 
C)  Because human children nurse frequently, they are more difficult to raise than the offspring of other species. 
D)  Human females are helpless after the birth of a child. B

Question 2

Why do social psychologists combine different research methods? What is the "full cycle" approach to the study of social psychology and how does it exemplify such combining?

Accepted Answer

Social psychologists combine different research methods because each method has unique strengths and weaknesses.By combining these methods,social psychologists can gain greater confidence in results that are consistent across several methods.The "full cycle" approach involves moving back and forth between the laboratory and the real world.Here,the social psychologist utilizes evidence drawn from descriptive studies of the real world to develop theories and subsequently test them in rigorous experiments.The results of these theory-testing experiments can lead back to new hypotheses about natural events in the real world.

Question 3

In an experiment,a researcher finds that people tend to notice and remember information that is vivid and relevant to their own lives.This researcher is taking the ________ perspective.

Accepted Answer

A)  social cognitive 
B)  social learning 
C)  sociocultural 
D)  person-situation 
A)  social cognitive 
B)  social learning 
C)  sociocultural 
D)  person-situation A

Question 4

Define descriptive methods,naturalistic observation,and surveys.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of naturalistic observation and surveys.

Accepted Answer

Descriptive methods are procedures for m

Question 5

The day-to-day goal of being nice to the new person on your dorm floor is probably most closely associated with the fundamental goal of

Accepted Answer

A)  establishing social ties. 
B)  gaining and maintaining status. 
C)  defending ourselves and others. 
D)  being seen as likeable. 
A)  establishing social ties. 
B)  gaining and maintaining status. 
C)  defending ourselves and others. 
D)  being seen as likeable.

Question 6

Because evolutionary theorists are interested in general characteristics of our species,they have searched for common patterns in human social behavior around the world.Which of the following is mentioned in the text as a pattern found across all human societies,but not in other mammalian species?

Accepted Answer

A)  The male has the dominant role in the family unit. 
B)  Both males and females help in raising the children. 
C)  Males provide protection for the family while females supply nurturance. 
D)  Males and females mate in monogamous relationships rather than polygamous ones. 
A)  The male has the dominant role in the family unit. 
B)  Both males and females help in raising the children. 
C)  Males provide protection for the family while females supply nurturance. 
D)  Males and females mate in monogamous relationships rather than polygamous ones.

Question 7

The variable that is manipulated by the researcher in an experiment is the

Accepted Answer

A)  independent variable. 
B)  naturalistic variable. 
C)  dependent variable. 
D)  random variable. 
A)  independent variable. 
B)  naturalistic variable. 
C)  dependent variable. 
D)  random variable.

Question 8

The term ________ refers to an instrument that measures individual differences in abilities,motivations,or behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological test 
B)  assessment tool 
C)  individual index 
D)  field study 
A)  psychological test 
B)  assessment tool 
C)  individual index 
D)  field study

Question 9

Wilson and Daly (1985)studied police reports of over 500 homicides committed in Detroit in 1972.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a case study. 
B)  a naturalistic observation. 
C)  an archival study. 
D)  a survey. 
A)  a case study. 
B)  a naturalistic observation. 
C)  an archival study. 
D)  a survey.

Question 10

According to the theory of natural selection,

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptations evolve to suit the environment. 
B)  all animals survive and reproduce. 
C)  adaptations that are better suited to the environment will be passed on. 
D)  social behavior is wired in at birth. 
A)  adaptations evolve to suit the environment. 
B)  all animals survive and reproduce. 
C)  adaptations that are better suited to the environment will be passed on. 
D)  social behavior is wired in at birth.

Question 11

The two main methods used by social psychologists to conduct research can be grouped into ________ methods and ________ methods.

Accepted Answer

A)  experimental; descriptive 
B)  observational; experimental 
C)  field research; laboratory research 
D)  naturalistic; observational 
A)  experimental; descriptive 
B)  observational; experimental 
C)  field research; laboratory research 
D)  naturalistic; observational

Question 12

Dr.Street wants to measure the effects of watching a movie on mood.He asks students to select either a comedy or a tragedy to watch in a controlled setting.He administers a mood test afterward and finds that the comedy group is significantly happier than the tragedy group.Dr.Street cannot make a causal statement about the effects of movies on mood because

Accepted Answer

A)  he failed to manipulate a variable. 
B)  he failed to include a dependent variable. 
C)  he failed to randomly assign participants. 
D)  he found no correlation between movie and mood. 
A)  he failed to manipulate a variable. 
B)  he failed to include a dependent variable. 
C)  he failed to randomly assign participants. 
D)  he found no correlation between movie and mood.

Question 13

What is one weakness of Moore's (1985)naturalistic observation of flirting behavior in a single's bar?

Accepted Answer

A)  Participants were consciously aware that they were being observed. 
B)  The researcher may have had biased expectations about what she would see in a bar. 
C)  The participants' behavior was not spontaneous. 
D)  The behavior did not occur in a natural setting. 
A)  Participants were consciously aware that they were being observed. 
B)  The researcher may have had biased expectations about what she would see in a bar. 
C)  The participants' behavior was not spontaneous. 
D)  The behavior did not occur in a natural setting.

Question 14

Define the experimental method in social psychology.Describe the advantages and disadvantages to this approach.

Accepted Answer

Experimental methods are procedures for

Question 15

One problem with Kinsey's sex survey is that the sample was composed of volunteers,and many segments of U.S.society were left out.Thus,Kinsey's sample was not

Accepted Answer

A)  valid. 
B)  representative. 
C)  reliable. 
D)  honest in their responses. 
A)  valid. 
B)  representative. 
C)  reliable. 
D)  honest in their responses.

Question 16

Social psychology is intimately linked not only to other areas of psychology,but also to other domains of knowledge.As discussed in the text,an example of this would be

Accepted Answer

A)  anthropology 
B)  law 
C)  business 
D)  all of the above 
A)  anthropology 
B)  law 
C)  business 
D)  all of the above

Question 17

Social psychologists talk about "the person," "the situation," and "person-situation interactions." All of the following are discussed as characteristics of the person EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  family members. 
B)  physical characteristics. 
C)  psychological traits. 
D)  attitudes. 
A)  family members. 
B)  physical characteristics. 
C)  psychological traits. 
D)  attitudes.

Question 18

Two students listen to the same lecture.One student thinks the professor is a great lecturer,while the other student thinks the professor is dreadfully dull.According to the social cognitive perspective,what is a possible reason this difference of opinion occurred?

Accepted Answer

A)  The students were paying different amounts of attention to the professor. 
B)  The students interpreted what the professor said differently. 
C)  The students remembered different parts of the professor's lecture. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  The students were paying different amounts of attention to the professor. 
B)  The students interpreted what the professor said differently. 
C)  The students remembered different parts of the professor's lecture. 
D)  all of the above

Question 19

If there is a confound in an experiment,then the experiment lacks

Accepted Answer

A)  internal validity. 
B)  generalizability. 
C)  external validity. 
D)  both B and C 
A)  internal validity. 
B)  generalizability. 
C)  external validity. 
D)  both B and C

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a behavior that serves the fundamental goal to understand ourselves and others?

Accepted Answer

A)  John, who has just lost a game of one-on-one, picks a fight with his opponent. 
B)  Your psychology professor stands at the front of the room while he speaks. 
C)  Cindy reads People magazine every week to keep up on the latest celebrity gossip. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  John, who has just lost a game of one-on-one, picks a fight with his opponent. 
B)  Your psychology professor stands at the front of the room while he speaks. 
C)  Cindy reads People magazine every week to keep up on the latest celebrity gossip. 
D)  all of the above

According to the evolutionary perspective,why do human males help their female partner to raise their children?

Why do social psychologists combine different research methods? What is the "full cycle" approach to the study of social psychology and how does it exemplify such combining?

In an experiment,a researcher finds that people tend to notice and remember information that is vivid and relevant to their own lives.This researcher is taking the ________ perspective.

Define descriptive methods,naturalistic observation,and surveys.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of naturalistic observation and surveys.

The day-to-day goal of being nice to the new person on your dorm floor is probably most closely associated with the fundamental goal of

Because evolutionary theorists are interested in general characteristics of our species,they have searched for common patterns in human social behavior around the world.Which of the following is mentioned in the text as a pattern found across all human societies,but not in other mammalian species?

The variable that is manipulated by the researcher in an experiment is the

The term ________ refers to an instrument that measures individual differences in abilities,motivations,or behaviors.

Wilson and Daly (1985)studied police reports of over 500 homicides committed in Detroit in 1972.This is an example of

According to the theory of natural selection,

The two main methods used by social psychologists to conduct research can be grouped into methods and methods.

What is one weakness of Moore's (1985)naturalistic observation of flirting behavior in a single's bar?

Define the experimental method in social psychology.Describe the advantages and disadvantages to this approach.

One problem with Kinsey's sex survey is that the sample was composed of volunteers,and many segments of U.S.society were left out.Thus,Kinsey's sample was not

Social psychology is intimately linked not only to other areas of psychology,but also to other domains of knowledge.As discussed in the text,an example of this would be

Social psychologists talk about "the person," "the situation," and "person-situation interactions." All of the following are discussed as characteristics of the person EXCEPT

Two students listen to the same lecture.One student thinks the professor is a great lecturer,while the other student thinks the professor is dreadfully dull.According to the social cognitive perspective,what is a possible reason this difference of opinion occurred?

If there is a confound in an experiment,then the experiment lacks

Which of the following is an example of a behavior that serves the fundamental goal to understand ourselves and others?

The Person and the Situation

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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According to the evolutionary perspective,why do human males help their female partner to raise their children?

Why do social psychologists combine different research methods? What is the "full cycle" approach to the study of social psychology and how does it exemplify such combining?

In an experiment,a researcher finds that people tend to notice and remember information that is vivid and relevant to their own lives.This researcher is taking the ________ perspective.

Define descriptive methods,naturalistic observation,and surveys.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of naturalistic observation and surveys.

The day-to-day goal of being nice to the new person on your dorm floor is probably most closely associated with the fundamental goal of

Because evolutionary theorists are interested in general characteristics of our species,they have searched for common patterns in human social behavior around the world.Which of the following is mentioned in the text as a pattern found across all human societies,but not in other mammalian species?

The variable that is manipulated by the researcher in an experiment is the

The term ________ refers to an instrument that measures individual differences in abilities,motivations,or behaviors.

Wilson and Daly (1985)studied police reports of over 500 homicides committed in Detroit in 1972.This is an example of

According to the theory of natural selection,

The two main methods used by social psychologists to conduct research can be grouped into ________ methods and ________ methods.

What is one weakness of Moore's (1985)naturalistic observation of flirting behavior in a single's bar?

Define the experimental method in social psychology.Describe the advantages and disadvantages to this approach.

One problem with Kinsey's sex survey is that the sample was composed of volunteers,and many segments of U.S.society were left out.Thus,Kinsey's sample was not

Social psychology is intimately linked not only to other areas of psychology,but also to other domains of knowledge.As discussed in the text,an example of this would be

Social psychologists talk about "the person," "the situation," and "person-situation interactions." All of the following are discussed as characteristics of the person EXCEPT

Two students listen to the same lecture.One student thinks the professor is a great lecturer,while the other student thinks the professor is dreadfully dull.According to the social cognitive perspective,what is a possible reason this difference of opinion occurred?

If there is a confound in an experiment,then the experiment lacks

Which of the following is an example of a behavior that serves the fundamental goal to understand ourselves and others?

The Person and the Situation

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

The two main methods used by social psychologists to conduct research can be grouped into methods and methods.