Question 1

When members of another social group represent a threat to an individual's security or comfort, the resultant prejudice is termed __________ prejudice.

Accepted Answer

A)  personal 
B)  institutional 
C)  stereotyped 
D)  reference group 
A)  personal 
B)  institutional 
C)  stereotyped 
D)  reference group

Question 2

English-speaking Canadian students became more positive toward French Canadians and saw themselves as less different from French Canadians when they

Accepted Answer

A)  took a class on the history of the French Canadians. 
B)  participated in a class on multiculturalism that promoted tolerance. 
C)  were "immersed," that is, spent most of their waking hours with French Canadians. 
D)  were reinforced for tolerant behavior and reprimanded for intolerance. 
A)  took a class on the history of the French Canadians. 
B)  participated in a class on multiculturalism that promoted tolerance. 
C)  were "immersed," that is, spent most of their waking hours with French Canadians. 
D)  were reinforced for tolerant behavior and reprimanded for intolerance.

Question 3

According to Sternberg, the form of love that only includes passion is referred to as __________ love.

Accepted Answer

A)  consummate 
B)  fatuous 
C)  infatuated 
D)  romantic 
A)  consummate 
B)  fatuous 
C)  infatuated 
D)  romantic

Question 4

We can reduce our stress by just being around other people because affiliating with others increases the levels of which hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​acetylcholine 
B)  ​melatonin 
C)  ​oxytocin 
D)  ​insulin 
A)  ​acetylcholine 
B)  ​melatonin 
C)  ​oxytocin 
D)  ​insulin

Question 5

Multiculturalism can BEST be defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  living in a melting pot. 
B)  living in a mixed culture society. 
C)  respecting and appreciating differences among people. 
D)  expecting people to get along even though they are culturally different. 
A)  living in a melting pot. 
B)  living in a mixed culture society. 
C)  respecting and appreciating differences among people. 
D)  expecting people to get along even though they are culturally different.

Question 6

Romantic love

Accepted Answer

A)  is based on interpersonal attraction. 
B)  ​involves high levels of emotional arousal and/or sexual desire. 
C)  ​is experienced as "falling in love." 
D)  ​is characterized by all of these. 
A)  is based on interpersonal attraction. 
B)  ​involves high levels of emotional arousal and/or sexual desire. 
C)  ​is experienced as "falling in love." 
D)  ​is characterized by all of these.

Question 7

According to the textbook, which of the following factors is NOT likely to motivate people to help?

Accepted Answer

A)  feeling a connection to the person in need 
B)  previous experiences of helping others 
C)  the perception of yourself as a sad, unfortunate person 
D)  seeing other people engaged in helping others 
A)  feeling a connection to the person in need 
B)  previous experiences of helping others 
C)  the perception of yourself as a sad, unfortunate person 
D)  seeing other people engaged in helping others

Question 8

Selfless, altruistic behavior has been shown to lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  one being victimized by others. 
B)  one being viewed as an opportunist. 
C)  personal growth and better health. 
D)  none of these outcomes. 
A)  one being victimized by others. 
B)  one being viewed as an opportunist. 
C)  personal growth and better health. 
D)  none of these outcomes.

Question 9

In the study comparing the attitudes of European-American women who lived in integrated and segregated housing projects, the European-American women in the integrated housing

Accepted Answer

A)  showed a favorable shift in attitude toward their African-American neighbors. 
B)  showed a slightly more prejudiced attitude toward their African-American neighbors. 
C)  became significantly prejudiced and displayed acts of intolerance.​ 
D)  ​showed no change in their attitudes. 
A)  showed a favorable shift in attitude toward their African-American neighbors. 
B)  showed a slightly more prejudiced attitude toward their African-American neighbors. 
C)  became significantly prejudiced and displayed acts of intolerance.​ 
D)  ​showed no change in their attitudes.

Question 10

In order to get the "Rattlers" and the "Eagles" to cooperate with each other during summer camp, researchers used which of the following techniques?

Accepted Answer

A)  equal-status competition 
B)  creation of status-inequalities 
C)  superordinate goals 
D)  creation of positive stereotypes 
A)  equal-status competition 
B)  creation of status-inequalities 
C)  superordinate goals 
D)  creation of positive stereotypes

Question 11

Regarding Sternberg's triangular theory of love, nonlove involves

Accepted Answer

A)  intimacy only. 
B)  passion only. 
C)  commitment only. 
D)  none of these components. 
A)  intimacy only. 
B)  passion only. 
C)  commitment only. 
D)  none of these components.

Question 12

Homogamy is the term used to describe the

Accepted Answer

A)  civil union of a homosexual couple. 
B)  similarity of identical twins. 
C)  evolutionary origins of the human behavior patterns. 
D)  tendency we have to marry someone who is similar to us. 
A)  civil union of a homosexual couple. 
B)  similarity of identical twins. 
C)  evolutionary origins of the human behavior patterns. 
D)  tendency we have to marry someone who is similar to us.

Question 13

In an experiment involving a thick cloud of smoke being blown into a room through a vent, a person quickly noticed the presence of the smoke when the person was

Accepted Answer

A)  in a medium-size group. 
B)  alone in the room. 
C)  a female. 
D)  a male. 
A)  in a medium-size group. 
B)  alone in the room. 
C)  a female. 
D)  a male.

Question 14

Scapegoating is a type of

Accepted Answer

A)  displaced aggression. 
B)  projection. 
C)  reaction formation. 
D)  stereotyped aggression. 
A)  displaced aggression. 
B)  projection. 
C)  reaction formation. 
D)  stereotyped aggression.

Question 15

For many people, becoming less prejudiced begins by accepting the value of the ability to genuinely appreciate those who differ from us culturally, which is called __________ to the other.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For many people, becoming less prejudiced begins...

Question 16

According to your text, which of the following promotes living with diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  fostering just-world beliefs 
B)  using general knowledge and avoiding individuating information 
C)  looking for commonalities with others 
D)  increasing social competition 
A)  fostering just-world beliefs 
B)  using general knowledge and avoiding individuating information 
C)  looking for commonalities with others 
D)  increasing social competition

Question 17

Researchers were able to finally reduce intergroup conflict between the "Rattlers" and "Eagles" camp groups by

Accepted Answer

A)  holding meetings between the group leaders. 
B)  having the two groups eat together. 
C)  damaging the water supply. 
D)  creating status inequalities. 
A)  holding meetings between the group leaders. 
B)  having the two groups eat together. 
C)  damaging the water supply. 
D)  creating status inequalities.

Question 18

Common triggers for hostility between groups involve shared beliefs concerning

Accepted Answer

A)  superiority. 
B)  injustice and vulnerability. 
C)  distrust. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  superiority. 
B)  injustice and vulnerability. 
C)  distrust. 
D)  all of these.

Question 19

According to the research of psychologists Conor Seyle and Matthew Newman, what has divided the United States into opposing camps over the last 10 years?

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnic differences 
B)  rich versus poor 
C)  red states versus blue states regarding voting 
D)  regional differences, that is, Southern, Western, Eastern, Northern 
A)  ethnic differences 
B)  rich versus poor 
C)  red states versus blue states regarding voting 
D)  regional differences, that is, Southern, Western, Eastern, Northern

Question 20

To limit anger, a psychologist teaches his or her client a series of steps.Which of the following is one of these steps?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Assess how successful the solution was, and make adjustments, if necessary to the solution. 
B)  ​Generate opinions by asking your adversary specific questions regarding the conflict. 
C)  ​Define the problem as broadly as possible so your options are not limited. 
D)  ​Smile and take one prolonged deep breath. 
A)  ​Assess how successful the solution was, and make adjustments, if necessary to the solution. 
B)  ​Generate opinions by asking your adversary specific questions regarding the conflict. 
C)  ​Define the problem as broadly as possible so your options are not limited. 
D)  ​Smile and take one prolonged deep breath.

When members of another social group represent a threat to an individual's security or comfort, the resultant prejudice is termed __________ prejudice.

English-speaking Canadian students became more positive toward French Canadians and saw themselves as less different from French Canadians when they

According to Sternberg, the form of love that only includes passion is referred to as __________ love.

We can reduce our stress by just being around other people because affiliating with others increases the levels of which hormone?

Multiculturalism can BEST be defined as

Romantic love

According to the textbook, which of the following factors is NOT likely to motivate people to help?

Selfless, altruistic behavior has been shown to lead to

In the study comparing the attitudes of European-American women who lived in integrated and segregated housing projects, the European-American women in the integrated housing

In order to get the "Rattlers" and the "Eagles" to cooperate with each other during summer camp, researchers used which of the following techniques?

Regarding Sternberg's triangular theory of love, nonlove involves

Homogamy is the term used to describe the

In an experiment involving a thick cloud of smoke being blown into a room through a vent, a person quickly noticed the presence of the smoke when the person was

Scapegoating is a type of

For many people, becoming less prejudiced begins by accepting the value of the ability to genuinely appreciate those who differ from us culturally, which is called __________ to the other.

According to your text, which of the following promotes living with diversity?

Researchers were able to finally reduce intergroup conflict between the "Rattlers" and "Eagles" camp groups by

Common triggers for hostility between groups involve shared beliefs concerning

According to the research of psychologists Conor Seyle and Matthew Newman, what has divided the United States into opposing camps over the last 10 years?

To limit anger, a psychologist teaches his or her client a series of steps.Which of the following is one of these steps?

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Exam 17: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior.

When members of another social group represent a threat to an individual's security or comfort, the resultant prejudice is termed __________ prejudice.

English-speaking Canadian students became more positive toward French Canadians and saw themselves as less different from French Canadians when they

According to Sternberg, the form of love that only includes passion is referred to as __________ love.

We can reduce our stress by just being around other people because affiliating with others increases the levels of which hormone?

Multiculturalism can BEST be defined as

Romantic love

According to the textbook, which of the following factors is NOT likely to motivate people to help?

Selfless, altruistic behavior has been shown to lead to

In the study comparing the attitudes of European-American women who lived in integrated and segregated housing projects, the European-American women in the integrated housing

In order to get the "Rattlers" and the "Eagles" to cooperate with each other during summer camp, researchers used which of the following techniques?

Regarding Sternberg's triangular theory of love, nonlove involves

Homogamy is the term used to describe the

In an experiment involving a thick cloud of smoke being blown into a room through a vent, a person quickly noticed the presence of the smoke when the person was

Scapegoating is a type of

For many people, becoming less prejudiced begins by accepting the value of the ability to genuinely appreciate those who differ from us culturally, which is called __________ to the other.

According to your text, which of the following promotes living with diversity?

Researchers were able to finally reduce intergroup conflict between the "Rattlers" and "Eagles" camp groups by

Common triggers for hostility between groups involve shared beliefs concerning

According to the research of psychologists Conor Seyle and Matthew Newman, what has divided the United States into opposing camps over the last 10 years?

To limit anger, a psychologist teaches his or her client a series of steps.Which of the following is one of these steps?

Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science

Brain and Behavior.

Human Development

Sensation and Perception.

States of Consciousness.

Conditioning and Learning.

Memory.

Cognition, Language, and Creativity.

Intelligence.

Motivation and Emotion.

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality.

Personality.

Health, Stress, and Coping.

Psychological Disorders.

Therapies.

Social Thinking and Social Influence.

Applied Psychology.

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