Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a balanced situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  I dislike Tom and President Bush. Tom dislikes President Bush, too. 
B)  I like Tom. Tom supports President Bush and so do I. 
C)  I like Tom. I dislike President Bush, but Tom supports Bush. 
D)  I dislike Tom. I support President Bush, and so does Tom. 
A)  I dislike Tom and President Bush. Tom dislikes President Bush, too. 
B)  I like Tom. Tom supports President Bush and so do I. 
C)  I like Tom. I dislike President Bush, but Tom supports Bush. 
D)  I dislike Tom. I support President Bush, and so does Tom.

Question 2

__________ involves positive and negative evaluations of the value of our own opinion, another person, and the opinion of the other person.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ involves positive and negative evaluations of...

Question 3

The least effort principle explains the most likely way for imbalanced attitude configurations to become balanced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What result would self-perception theory predict from a study in which participants performed a dull task but were paid to tell another subject it was enjoyable?

Accepted Answer

A)  The more subjects are paid, the more guilty they should feel for lying. 
B)  The more subjects are paid, the more enjoyable they should find the task. 
C)  The less subjects are paid, the more interesting they should find the task. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  The more subjects are paid, the more guilty they should feel for lying. 
B)  The more subjects are paid, the more enjoyable they should find the task. 
C)  The less subjects are paid, the more interesting they should find the task. 
D)  none of the above

Question 5

Steve is bitten by a big dog and is now afraid of all dogs because of _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Steve is bitten by a big dog...

Question 6

La Piere (1934) traveled the United States with a young Chinese student and his wife and they were treated hospitably by virtually all hotels and restaurants they visited. When contacted later by letter, ________ of the establishments said they would not serve Chinese patrons.

Accepted Answer

A)  none 
B)  20% 
C)  55% 
D)  92% 
A)  none 
B)  20% 
C)  55% 
D)  92%

Question 7

Attitude change research has shown that when people are made to feel aggressive, they are more likely to accept

Accepted Answer

A)  all arguments 
B)  arguments advocating beliefs that they previously disagreed with 
C)  arguments advocating aggressive action 
D)  arguments advocating pacifism 
A)  all arguments 
B)  arguments advocating beliefs that they previously disagreed with 
C)  arguments advocating aggressive action 
D)  arguments advocating pacifism

Question 8

People base their attitudes on the pros and cons of a particular position and on the likelihood of possible effects of that attitude. This statement describes

Accepted Answer

A)  consistency theories of attitudes 
B)  self-perception theory 
C)  learning theory 
D)  expectancy-value theory 
A)  consistency theories of attitudes 
B)  self-perception theory 
C)  learning theory 
D)  expectancy-value theory

Question 9

Which is NOT a type of ego involvement that is relevant to work on attitude change?

Accepted Answer

A)  relational involvement 
B)  response involvement 
C)  issue involvement 
D)  commitment 
A)  relational involvement 
B)  response involvement 
C)  issue involvement 
D)  commitment

Question 10

Which is NOT a factor in the revised theory of planned behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  subjective social norms 
B)  attitude/behavior discrepancy 
C)  perceived control over outcomes 
D)  behavioral intention 
A)  subjective social norms 
B)  attitude/behavior discrepancy 
C)  perceived control over outcomes 
D)  behavioral intention

Question 11

Dawn is taking chemistry and does well on an exam that she studied hard for. Doing well on the exam is __________ for her to study for the next test as well.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dawn is taking chemistry and does well...

Question 12

Which factor does NOT influence how much dissonance a person feels when engaging in attitude-discrepant behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  irrevocable commitment 
B)  effort 
C)  distraction 
D)  choice 
A)  irrevocable commitment 
B)  effort 
C)  distraction 
D)  choice

Question 13

Someone once said, "Once made, decisions grow their own legs of support."
 How does cognitive dissonance theory relate to this statement? Explain and include research in your answer if possible.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive dissonance theory relates to t

Question 14

Michelle wants to design a public service announcement that will encourage adolescents not to smoke cigarettes. Research on fear arousal suggests that she should

Accepted Answer

A)  make the ad moderately frightening 
B)  make the ad as frightening as possible 
C)  not make the ad frightening at all 
D)  only use fear arousal if the ad will use very strong arguments 
A)  make the ad moderately frightening 
B)  make the ad as frightening as possible 
C)  not make the ad frightening at all 
D)  only use fear arousal if the ad will use very strong arguments

Question 15

Jake tells his babysitter that he is going to vote for Nader in the 2008 election. Jake's mother is a Nader supporter, so Jake most likely learned his political attitudes through:

Accepted Answer

A)  punishment 
B)  imitation 
C)  theory 
D)  cognition 
A)  punishment 
B)  imitation 
C)  theory 
D)  cognition

Question 16

Briefly describe two conditions which have been found to increase attitude change as a result of cognitive dissonance and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Two conditions that have been found to i

Question 17

Telling someone that they are about to be exposed to a discrepant message is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Telling someone that they are about to...

Question 18

__________ are evaluations of objects, issues, or persons that are based on affective, behavioral, and cognitive information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are evaluations of objects, issues, or...

Question 19

People respond more favorably to ________ arguments in a persuasive communication when they are motivated to pay close attention and can think carefully about the arguments.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People respond more favorably to ________ arguments...

Which of the following is an example of a balanced situation?

__________ involves positive and negative evaluations of the value of our own opinion, another person, and the opinion of the other person.

The least effort principle explains the most likely way for imbalanced attitude configurations to become balanced.

What result would self-perception theory predict from a study in which participants performed a dull task but were paid to tell another subject it was enjoyable?

Steve is bitten by a big dog and is now afraid of all dogs because of _________.

La Piere (1934) traveled the United States with a young Chinese student and his wife and they were treated hospitably by virtually all hotels and restaurants they visited. When contacted later by letter, ________ of the establishments said they would not serve Chinese patrons.

Attitude change research has shown that when people are made to feel aggressive, they are more likely to accept

People base their attitudes on the pros and cons of a particular position and on the likelihood of possible effects of that attitude. This statement describes

Which is NOT a type of ego involvement that is relevant to work on attitude change?

Which is NOT a factor in the revised theory of planned behavior?

Dawn is taking chemistry and does well on an exam that she studied hard for. Doing well on the exam is __________ for her to study for the next test as well.

Which factor does NOT influence how much dissonance a person feels when engaging in attitude-discrepant behavior?

Someone once said, "Once made, decisions grow their own legs of support." How does cognitive dissonance theory relate to this statement? Explain and include research in your answer if possible.

Michelle wants to design a public service announcement that will encourage adolescents not to smoke cigarettes. Research on fear arousal suggests that she should

Jake tells his babysitter that he is going to vote for Nader in the 2008 election. Jake's mother is a Nader supporter, so Jake most likely learned his political attitudes through:

Briefly describe two conditions which have been found to increase attitude change as a result of cognitive dissonance and give an example of each.

Telling someone that they are about to be exposed to a discrepant message is known as ________.

__________ are evaluations of objects, issues, or persons that are based on affective, behavioral, and cognitive information.

People respond more favorably to ________ arguments in a persuasive communication when they are motivated to pay close attention and can think carefully about the arguments.

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Exam 5: Attitudes and Attitude Change

Which of the following is an example of a balanced situation?

__________ involves positive and negative evaluations of the value of our own opinion, another person, and the opinion of the other person.

The least effort principle explains the most likely way for imbalanced attitude configurations to become balanced.

What result would self-perception theory predict from a study in which participants performed a dull task but were paid to tell another subject it was enjoyable?

Steve is bitten by a big dog and is now afraid of all dogs because of _________.

La Piere (1934) traveled the United States with a young Chinese student and his wife and they were treated hospitably by virtually all hotels and restaurants they visited. When contacted later by letter, ________ of the establishments said they would not serve Chinese patrons.

Attitude change research has shown that when people are made to feel aggressive, they are more likely to accept

People base their attitudes on the pros and cons of a particular position and on the likelihood of possible effects of that attitude. This statement describes

Which is NOT a type of ego involvement that is relevant to work on attitude change?

Which is NOT a factor in the revised theory of planned behavior?

Dawn is taking chemistry and does well on an exam that she studied hard for. Doing well on the exam is __________ for her to study for the next test as well.

Which factor does NOT influence how much dissonance a person feels when engaging in attitude-discrepant behavior?

Someone once said, "Once made, decisions grow their own legs of support." How does cognitive dissonance theory relate to this statement? Explain and include research in your answer if possible.

Michelle wants to design a public service announcement that will encourage adolescents not to smoke cigarettes. Research on fear arousal suggests that she should

Jake tells his babysitter that he is going to vote for Nader in the 2008 election. Jake's mother is a Nader supporter, so Jake most likely learned his political attitudes through:

Briefly describe two conditions which have been found to increase attitude change as a result of cognitive dissonance and give an example of each.

Telling someone that they are about to be exposed to a discrepant message is known as ________.

__________ are evaluations of objects, issues, or persons that are based on affective, behavioral, and cognitive information.

People respond more favorably to ________ arguments in a persuasive communication when they are motivated to pay close attention and can think carefully about the arguments.

Theories and Methods in Social Psychology

Person Perception

Social Cognition

The Self

Prejudice

Social Influence

Interpersonal Attraction

Personal Relationships

Behavior in Groups

Gender

Helping Behavior

Aggression

Social Psychology and Health

Social Psychology and the Law

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