Exam 17: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

A politician who is inwardly biased against other ethnic groups tends to verbally rationalize his support of issues that, in reality, are harmful to these specific groups. This politician is exhibiting what would best be described as

According to psychologists Conor Seyle and Matthew Newman, the stereotype of a person from a "blue state" includes which characteristic?

Once prejudices are established, they prevent us from

Simply being around other people in times of stress increases levels of the hormone sometimes called the "snuggle drug." This hormone is __________.

Which of the following is NOT associated with just-world beliefs?

Which of the following would be an important factor in helping peacekeepers constructively engage with people from other nationalities?

Responding to an upsetting situation by giving into anger is considered which type of ineffective coping strategy?

Helga and Jan both have boyfriends who have become verbally abusive toward them. Helga has decided to break up with her verbally abusive boyfriend, while Jan has decided to stay in her relationship. From the information given, it would appear that which of the following is true regarding their evaluation of rewards and costs within their relationships?

The F-scale is used to measure qualities related to

With regard to romantic love, the nearly exclusive attention lovers give to one another is referred to as __________.

More aggressive behavior in both men and women is associated with higher levels of the hormone __________.

Ethnic festivals help to introduce the public to different cultures and to slowly reduce stereotypes and prejudice. Educating the public on different cultures illustrates a direct means of changing an attitude by changing which component of an attitude?

Bryan has always been somewhat skeptical about the idea of true love. He finds it difficult to trust his partner in a romantic relationship and gets nervous anytime someone gets too close emotionally. Regarding adult attachment styles, Bryan most likely has a(n)__________ style.

Regarding group membership and intergroup conflict, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Many researchers believe that our first attachments to our parents

Discrimination is best defined as behaviors that

In establishing their friendship, Tanya and Mae reveal their private thoughts, feelings, and their personal histories to each other, a process known in social psychology as

When Amanda volunteers at the animal shelter and when she helps her elderly next-door-neighbor grocery shop, she is exhibiting behaviors that have a positive effect on people and are collectively referred to as __________ behaviors.

The importance of external cues for aggression is shown by the

Regarding what people look for when considering potential dating partners, Goode conducted a study in which personal ads were placed in newspapers. The four ads included a beautiful woman who was a waitress, an average-looking female lawyer, an average-looking male lawyer, and a handsome male cabdriver. Results of the study showed that in choosing a potential dating partner, the majority of