Question 1

When it comes to lying, most people ____.

Accepted Answer

A) almost never lie 
B) lie a few times a month 
C) lie at least once a day 
D) lie six to eight times a day 
A) almost never lie 
B) lie a few times a month 
C) lie at least once a day 
D) lie six to eight times a day

Question 2

The term ____ refers to the number of people in a given area. ​

Accepted Answer

A) density 
B) mass 
C) packing 
D) crowding 
A) density 
B) mass 
C) packing 
D) crowding

Question 3

The subjective and unpleasant feeling that there are too many people in one area is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A) density ​ 
B) crowding 
C) bullying 
D) deindividuation 
A) density ​ 
B) crowding 
C) bullying 
D) deindividuation

Question 4

Which scenario illustrates instrumental aggression?

Accepted Answer

A) Rachel pushes Ted so that she can rush past him to catch a glass that is about to fall off the counter. 
B) Rachel fantasizes about punching Ted, who has been getting on her nerves lately. 
C) Rachel hits Ted, but only because Ted just hit her. 
D) Rachel is thinking about planting drugs in Ted's desk at work so that she can get Ted fired and take over his job. 
A) Rachel pushes Ted so that she can rush past him to catch a glass that is about to fall off the counter. 
B) Rachel fantasizes about punching Ted, who has been getting on her nerves lately. 
C) Rachel hits Ted, but only because Ted just hit her. 
D) Rachel is thinking about planting drugs in Ted's desk at work so that she can get Ted fired and take over his job.

Question 5

Most social scientists believe that humans are naturally nonviolent and that society fosters and encourages violence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

" Most people do not approve of excessive public displays of affection. " This is an example of a(n)____.

Accepted Answer

A) injunctive norm 
B) descriptive norm 
C) standard 
D) personal norm 
A) injunctive norm 
B) descriptive norm 
C) standard 
D) personal norm

Question 7

Allison is at the beach, trying to enjoy herself. However, several unpleasant environmental factors are interfering; the air is polluted (there are several huge ships nearby), the beach is extremely noisy, and there is a foul odor that is disturbing the peace. All of these factors make it more likely that she will behave aggressively later in the day. This is probably because these factors have ____.

Accepted Answer

A) activated the fight-or-flight syndrome 
B) put her in a bad mood 
C) triggered reaction formation 
D) triggered displaced aggression 
A) activated the fight-or-flight syndrome 
B) put her in a bad mood 
C) triggered reaction formation 
D) triggered displaced aggression

Question 8

According to ____, human motivational forces, such as sex and aggression, are based on instincts.

Accepted Answer

A) Richard Nisbett 
B) Walter Mischel 
C) Sigmund Freud 
D) Albert Bandura 
A) Richard Nisbett 
B) Walter Mischel 
C) Sigmund Freud 
D) Albert Bandura

Question 9

Which of the following is a well-known program of aggression research based on the social learning paradigm?

Accepted Answer

A) Richard Nisbett's "culture of honor" research 
B) MuzaferSherif's "Robber's Cave" research 
C) Philip Zimbardo's "Stanford prison" research 
D) Albert Bandura's "Bobo doll" research 
A) Richard Nisbett's "culture of honor" research 
B) MuzaferSherif's "Robber's Cave" research 
C) Philip Zimbardo's "Stanford prison" research 
D) Albert Bandura's "Bobo doll" research

Question 10

Research on domestic violence indicates that being an abusive spouse is ____ to being an abusive parent, and that being a victim of child abuse ____ to being an abusive parent in adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) related; may or may not be related 
B) related; is unrelated 
C) unrelated; is related 
D) unrelated; may or may not be related 
A) related; may or may not be related 
B) related; is unrelated 
C) unrelated; is related 
D) unrelated; may or may not be related

Question 11

____________________ is sometimes considered the grandfather of the social psychology of aggression.

Accepted Answer

Leonard Be

Question 12

Which scenario is an example of an injunctive norm?

Accepted Answer

A) Almost everywhere in the world, it is normal for people to bathe regularly. 
B) Most people assume that you probably bathe regularly. 
C) Most people in your culture bathe regularly. 
D) Most people think that it is wise to bathe regularly, and look down on those who do not. 
A) Almost everywhere in the world, it is normal for people to bathe regularly. 
B) Most people assume that you probably bathe regularly. 
C) Most people in your culture bathe regularly. 
D) Most people think that it is wise to bathe regularly, and look down on those who do not.

Question 13

Is domestic violence a recent phenomenon? Is it on the rise or on the decline?

Accepted Answer

A) Domestic violence is a recent phenomenon but increasingly rejected by cultural norms and laws. 
B) Domestic violence is a recent phenomenon that is apparently on the rise. 
C) Domestic violence is a phenomenon with a long history but increasingly rejected by cultural norms and laws. 
D) Domestic violence is a phenomenon with a long history and apparently now on the rise. 
A) Domestic violence is a recent phenomenon but increasingly rejected by cultural norms and laws. 
B) Domestic violence is a recent phenomenon that is apparently on the rise. 
C) Domestic violence is a phenomenon with a long history but increasingly rejected by cultural norms and laws. 
D) Domestic violence is a phenomenon with a long history and apparently now on the rise.

Question 14

Research on aggression in toddlers and young children suggests that this group resorts to aggression to resolve conflicts ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) more than any adolescent or adult group (e.g., even criminal or gang groups)-but does not end up committing many extremely violent crimes 
B) more than any adolescent or adult group (e.g., even criminal or gang groups)-and ends up committing many extremely violent crimes 
C) much less than adolescent or adult groups-and does not end up inflicting much damage or committing many extremely violent crimes 
D) much less than adolescent or adult groups-but ends up committing many extremely violent crimes 
A) more than any adolescent or adult group (e.g., even criminal or gang groups)-but does not end up committing many extremely violent crimes 
B) more than any adolescent or adult group (e.g., even criminal or gang groups)-and ends up committing many extremely violent crimes 
C) much less than adolescent or adult groups-and does not end up inflicting much damage or committing many extremely violent crimes 
D) much less than adolescent or adult groups-but ends up committing many extremely violent crimes

Question 15

The tendency to perceive ambiguous actions by others as evidence of hostility is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) common among non-human animals, but rare among humans 
B) the norm among both humans and non-human animals and probably something that is genetically hardwired 
C) probably uniquely human, because other animals do not have the mental hardware to make complex attributions 
D) unique to people with antisocial personality disorder 
A) common among non-human animals, but rare among humans 
B) the norm among both humans and non-human animals and probably something that is genetically hardwired 
C) probably uniquely human, because other animals do not have the mental hardware to make complex attributions 
D) unique to people with antisocial personality disorder

Question 16

According to research on social learning theory, when people are presented with aggressive models, what happens?

Accepted Answer

A) They experience catharsis. 
B) They show a decrease in prosocial behaviors and an increase in aggressive feelings and behaviors. 
C) They experience catharsis and show an increase in aggressive feelings and behaviors. 
D) They experience catharsis, show a decrease in prosocial behaviors, and show an increase in aggressive feelings and behaviors. 
A) They experience catharsis. 
B) They show a decrease in prosocial behaviors and an increase in aggressive feelings and behaviors. 
C) They experience catharsis and show an increase in aggressive feelings and behaviors. 
D) They experience catharsis, show a decrease in prosocial behaviors, and show an increase in aggressive feelings and behaviors.

Question 17

Jayson accidentally bumped into a guy as he was walking down the street. He anticipates that the fellow will assume the bump was on purpose and will react aggressively. Jayson is exhibiting the ____ bias.

Accepted Answer

A) hostile attribution 
B) hostile perception 
C) hostile expectation 
D) indirect expectation 
A) hostile attribution 
B) hostile perception 
C) hostile expectation 
D) indirect expectation

Question 18

What distinguishes bullying from other acts of aggression? ​

Accepted Answer

A) It is physical in nature. 
B) It is social in nature. 
C) It is persistent. 
D) It is short-lived. 
A) It is physical in nature. 
B) It is social in nature. 
C) It is persistent. 
D) It is short-lived.

Question 19

What do most experts today say about the frustration-aggression hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A) Most agree that frustration always prompts aggression, but most also agree that aggression can occur in the absence of frustration. 
B) Most agree that aggression always arises from frustration, but most also agree that frustration does not always lead to aggression. 
C) Most agree that frustration and aggression are strongly linked, but most disagree with the idea that one always involves the other. 
D) Most agree with the hypothesis in full. 
A) Most agree that frustration always prompts aggression, but most also agree that aggression can occur in the absence of frustration. 
B) Most agree that aggression always arises from frustration, but most also agree that frustration does not always lead to aggression. 
C) Most agree that frustration and aggression are strongly linked, but most disagree with the idea that one always involves the other. 
D) Most agree with the hypothesis in full.

Question 20

Which statement is true of violence and aggression as defined in social psychology?

Accepted Answer

A) All aggressive acts are violent, and all violent acts are aggressive. 
B) All aggressive acts are violent, but not all violent acts are aggressive. 
C) Not all aggressive acts are violent, but all violent acts are aggressive. 
D) Not all aggressive acts are violent, and not all violent acts are aggressive. 
A) All aggressive acts are violent, and all violent acts are aggressive. 
B) All aggressive acts are violent, but not all violent acts are aggressive. 
C) Not all aggressive acts are violent, but all violent acts are aggressive. 
D) Not all aggressive acts are violent, and not all violent acts are aggressive.

When it comes to lying, most people ____.

The term ____ refers to the number of people in a given area.

The subjective and unpleasant feeling that there are too many people in one area is called ____.

Which scenario illustrates instrumental aggression?

Most social scientists believe that humans are naturally nonviolent and that society fosters and encourages violence.

" Most people do not approve of excessive public displays of affection. " This is an example of a(n)____.

According to ____, human motivational forces, such as sex and aggression, are based on instincts.

Which of the following is a well-known program of aggression research based on the social learning paradigm?

Research on domestic violence indicates that being an abusive spouse is to being an abusive parent, and that being a victim of child abuse to being an abusive parent in adulthood.

____________________ is sometimes considered the grandfather of the social psychology of aggression.

Which scenario is an example of an injunctive norm?

Is domestic violence a recent phenomenon? Is it on the rise or on the decline?

Research on aggression in toddlers and young children suggests that this group resorts to aggression to resolve conflicts ____.

The tendency to perceive ambiguous actions by others as evidence of hostility is ____.

According to research on social learning theory, when people are presented with aggressive models, what happens?

Jayson accidentally bumped into a guy as he was walking down the street. He anticipates that the fellow will assume the bump was on purpose and will react aggressively. Jayson is exhibiting the ____ bias.

What distinguishes bullying from other acts of aggression?

What do most experts today say about the frustration-aggression hypothesis?

Which statement is true of violence and aggression as defined in social psychology?

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Choices and Actions: The Self in Control

Social Cognition

Emotion and Affect

Attitudes, Beliefs, and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behavior: Doing Whats Best for Others

Interpersonal Attraction and Rejection

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality

Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

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When it comes to lying, most people ____.

The term ____ refers to the number of people in a given area. ​

The subjective and unpleasant feeling that there are too many people in one area is called ____.

Which scenario illustrates instrumental aggression?

Most social scientists believe that humans are naturally nonviolent and that society fosters and encourages violence.

" Most people do not approve of excessive public displays of affection. " This is an example of a(n)____.

According to ____, human motivational forces, such as sex and aggression, are based on instincts.

Which of the following is a well-known program of aggression research based on the social learning paradigm?

Research on domestic violence indicates that being an abusive spouse is ____ to being an abusive parent, and that being a victim of child abuse ____ to being an abusive parent in adulthood.

____________________ is sometimes considered the grandfather of the social psychology of aggression.

Which scenario is an example of an injunctive norm?

Is domestic violence a recent phenomenon? Is it on the rise or on the decline?

Research on aggression in toddlers and young children suggests that this group resorts to aggression to resolve conflicts ____. ​

The tendency to perceive ambiguous actions by others as evidence of hostility is ____.

According to research on social learning theory, when people are presented with aggressive models, what happens?

Jayson accidentally bumped into a guy as he was walking down the street. He anticipates that the fellow will assume the bump was on purpose and will react aggressively. Jayson is exhibiting the ____ bias.

What distinguishes bullying from other acts of aggression? ​

What do most experts today say about the frustration-aggression hypothesis?

Which statement is true of violence and aggression as defined in social psychology?

The Mission and the Method

Culture and Nature

The-Self

Choices and Actions: The Self in Control

Social Cognition

Emotion and Affect

Attitudes, Beliefs, and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behavior: Doing Whats Best for Others

Interpersonal Attraction and Rejection

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality

Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Groups

Application Module A: Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior

Application Module B: Applying Social Psychology to Health

Application Module C: Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Application Module D: Applying Social Psychology to Law

Application Module E: Applying Social Psychology to the Environ

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The term ____ refers to the number of people in a given area.

Research on domestic violence indicates that being an abusive spouse is to being an abusive parent, and that being a victim of child abuse to being an abusive parent in adulthood.

Research on aggression in toddlers and young children suggests that this group resorts to aggression to resolve conflicts ____.

What distinguishes bullying from other acts of aggression?