Question 1

Believing that people generally get what they deserve in life is referred to as __________ beliefs.

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A) just-world 
B) multicultural 
C) individuating 
D) animistic 
A) just-world 
B) multicultural 
C) individuating 
D) animistic

Question 2

Prejudice that is expressed in a disguised fashion is known as __________ prejudice.

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The answer of Prejudice that is expressed in a disguised...

Question 3

Describe five factors that would affect one's tendency to help in an emergency.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include five of the followin

Question 4

Which of the following is recommended as the BEST way of increasing cultural awareness?

Accepted Answer

A) Study ethnic diversity through movies and television. 
B) Get to know a person from a different culture. 
C) Read literature written by persons from other cultures. 
D) Explore different cultures through one's own fantasies. 
A) Study ethnic diversity through movies and television. 
B) Get to know a person from a different culture. 
C) Read literature written by persons from other cultures. 
D) Explore different cultures through one's own fantasies.

Question 5

Intimacy, passion, and commitment are the three components of Robert Sternberg's __________ theory of love.

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The answer of Intimacy, passion, and commitment are the three...

Question 6

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 7

A person who has a tendency to resist intimacy and commitment to others has a(n)__________ attachment style.

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A) ambivalent 
B) avoidant 
C) secure 
D) independent 
A) ambivalent 
B) avoidant 
C) secure 
D) independent

Question 8

Treating members of various social groups differently in circumstances where their rights or treatment should be identical is known as __________.

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The answer of Treating members of various social groups differently...

Question 9

People are more likely to show aggression against others when their goals are blocked, according to the __________ hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

frustratio

Question 10

Dr. Oren explains behaviors, such as aggression, by using a theory that combines learning principles with cognitive processes, socialization, and modeling. Dr. Oren is utilizing the __________ theory.

Accepted Answer

A) ethological learning 
B) dissonance conditioning 
C) social learning 
D) humanistic 
A) ethological learning 
B) dissonance conditioning 
C) social learning 
D) humanistic

Question 11

Frustration probably encourages aggression because it

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A) triggers genetic mechanisms. 
B) makes people uncomfortable. 
C) triggers biological cues for aggression. 
D) relieves tension. 
A) triggers genetic mechanisms. 
B) makes people uncomfortable. 
C) triggers biological cues for aggression. 
D) relieves tension.

Question 12

Although prejudice was reduced by jigsaw classrooms, it did not improve the children's grades, self-esteem, or attitudes toward school.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Regarding self-disclosure, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-disclosure involves the sharing of private thoughts and feelings and requires a degree of trust. 
B) Most people play it safe, or "close to the vest," with people they do not know well. 
C) People are more likely to reveal themselves to persons who they like than to those they find unattractive. 
D) Overdisclosure tends to lead to reciprocity and a deepening of the relationship. 
A) Self-disclosure involves the sharing of private thoughts and feelings and requires a degree of trust. 
B) Most people play it safe, or "close to the vest," with people they do not know well. 
C) People are more likely to reveal themselves to persons who they like than to those they find unattractive. 
D) Overdisclosure tends to lead to reciprocity and a deepening of the relationship.

Question 14

Describe the characteristics of the authoritarian personality, explain how child-rearing can lead to the development of this personality and how this personality can be measured, and discuss the use of the term dogmatism.

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Answer will include that research sugges

Question 15

Discuss the form of aggression known as bullying, including the different types of bullying, the age periods and settings in which it occurs, gender differences in bullying, and the effects of this form of aggression on the bullies and the victims.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that bullying is the

Question 16

Regarding stereotypes, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Most stereotypes are based on sex, age, and race. 
B) Stereotypes force people into a distorted social "box" that is limiting and insulting. 
C) Stereotypes help promote individualism. 
D) Stereotypes often include a mixture of positive or negative qualities. 
A) Most stereotypes are based on sex, age, and race. 
B) Stereotypes force people into a distorted social "box" that is limiting and insulting. 
C) Stereotypes help promote individualism. 
D) Stereotypes often include a mixture of positive or negative qualities.

Question 17

According to psychologists Conor Seyle and Matthew Newman, using a purple American map rather than a red versus blue one

Accepted Answer

A) would highlight the fact that Americans of all political persuasions share more similarities than they do differences when compared to citizens of other countries. 
B) would be more tolerant and less polarizing. 
C) might result in a more productive national discussion about the important issues facing America today. 
D) might result in all of these situations. 
A) would highlight the fact that Americans of all political persuasions share more similarities than they do differences when compared to citizens of other countries. 
B) would be more tolerant and less polarizing. 
C) might result in a more productive national discussion about the important issues facing America today. 
D) might result in all of these situations.

Question 18

People are more likely to aggress when their goals are blocked, according to the

Accepted Answer

A) frustration-aggression hypothesis. 
B) instinctual aggression hypothesis. 
C) social learning theory. 
D) cognitive dissonance theory. 
A) frustration-aggression hypothesis. 
B) instinctual aggression hypothesis. 
C) social learning theory. 
D) cognitive dissonance theory.

Question 19

Imagine standing in line at a store and having a stranger in front of you say, "Lately I have been thinking about how I really feel about myself. I think I am pretty well adjusted, but I occasionally have some questions about my sexual adequacy." This person has just illustrated

Accepted Answer

A) overdisclosure. 
B) mutual exchange. 
C) social comparison. 
D) the actor-observer bias. 
A) overdisclosure. 
B) mutual exchange. 
C) social comparison. 
D) the actor-observer bias.

Question 20

William was bullied by members of a particular ethnic group all through elementary school. Due to this experience, he perceives all members of this ethnic group to be a threat to his safety and security. William is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A) discrimination. 
B) personal prejudice. 
C) group prejudice. 
D) stereotyping. 
A) discrimination. 
B) personal prejudice. 
C) group prejudice. 
D) stereotyping.

Believing that people generally get what they deserve in life is referred to as __________ beliefs.

Prejudice that is expressed in a disguised fashion is known as __________ prejudice.

Describe five factors that would affect one's tendency to help in an emergency.

Which of the following is recommended as the BEST way of increasing cultural awareness?

Intimacy, passion, and commitment are the three components of Robert Sternberg's __________ theory of love.

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

A person who has a tendency to resist intimacy and commitment to others has a(n)__________ attachment style.

Treating members of various social groups differently in circumstances where their rights or treatment should be identical is known as __________.

People are more likely to show aggression against others when their goals are blocked, according to the __________ hypothesis.

Dr. Oren explains behaviors, such as aggression, by using a theory that combines learning principles with cognitive processes, socialization, and modeling. Dr. Oren is utilizing the __________ theory.

Frustration probably encourages aggression because it

Although prejudice was reduced by jigsaw classrooms, it did not improve the children's grades, self-esteem, or attitudes toward school.

Regarding self-disclosure, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Describe the characteristics of the authoritarian personality, explain how child-rearing can lead to the development of this personality and how this personality can be measured, and discuss the use of the term dogmatism.

Discuss the form of aggression known as bullying, including the different types of bullying, the age periods and settings in which it occurs, gender differences in bullying, and the effects of this form of aggression on the bullies and the victims.

Regarding stereotypes, which of the following statements is FALSE?

According to psychologists Conor Seyle and Matthew Newman, using a purple American map rather than a red versus blue one

People are more likely to aggress when their goals are blocked, according to the

Imagine standing in line at a store and having a stranger in front of you say, "Lately I have been thinking about how I really feel about myself. I think I am pretty well adjusted, but I occasionally have some questions about my sexual adequacy." This person has just illustrated

William was bullied by members of a particular ethnic group all through elementary school. Due to this experience, he perceives all members of this ethnic group to be a threat to his safety and security. William is exhibiting

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Exam 17: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

Believing that people generally get what they deserve in life is referred to as __________ beliefs.

Prejudice that is expressed in a disguised fashion is known as __________ prejudice.

Describe five factors that would affect one's tendency to help in an emergency.

Which of the following is recommended as the BEST way of increasing cultural awareness?

Intimacy, passion, and commitment are the three components of Robert Sternberg's __________ theory of love.

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

A person who has a tendency to resist intimacy and commitment to others has a(n)__________ attachment style.

Treating members of various social groups differently in circumstances where their rights or treatment should be identical is known as __________.

People are more likely to show aggression against others when their goals are blocked, according to the __________ hypothesis.

Dr. Oren explains behaviors, such as aggression, by using a theory that combines learning principles with cognitive processes, socialization, and modeling. Dr. Oren is utilizing the __________ theory.

Frustration probably encourages aggression because it

Although prejudice was reduced by jigsaw classrooms, it did not improve the children's grades, self-esteem, or attitudes toward school.

Regarding self-disclosure, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Describe the characteristics of the authoritarian personality, explain how child-rearing can lead to the development of this personality and how this personality can be measured, and discuss the use of the term dogmatism.

Discuss the form of aggression known as bullying, including the different types of bullying, the age periods and settings in which it occurs, gender differences in bullying, and the effects of this form of aggression on the bullies and the victims.

Regarding stereotypes, which of the following statements is FALSE?

According to psychologists Conor Seyle and Matthew Newman, using a purple American map rather than a red versus blue one

People are more likely to aggress when their goals are blocked, according to the

Imagine standing in line at a store and having a stranger in front of you say, "Lately I have been thinking about how I really feel about myself. I think I am pretty well adjusted, but I occasionally have some questions about my sexual adequacy." This person has just illustrated

William was bullied by members of a particular ethnic group all through elementary school. Due to this experience, he perceives all members of this ethnic group to be a threat to his safety and security. William is exhibiting

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Brain and Behavior

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Conditioning and Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Creativity

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

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Personality

Health, Stress, and Coping

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

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Maximizing Learning through Reflective Processing and Active Thinking

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