Question 1

Correlational research is valuable because it provides clear-cut evidence of cause-and-effect relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The term social role refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  rules and expectations about how group members should behave 
B)  the process by which culture is passed from one generation to the next 
C)  the set of norms that apply to people in a particular position 
D)  beliefs about how group members typically behave 
A)  rules and expectations about how group members should behave 
B)  the process by which culture is passed from one generation to the next 
C)  the set of norms that apply to people in a particular position 
D)  beliefs about how group members typically behave C

Question 3

The American Psychological Association has developed guidelines for the ethical conduct of psychological research. Identify and discuss the basic ethical principles followed by social psychologists.

Accepted Answer

The American Psychological Association has established ethical guidelines for the conduct of psychological research, and social psychologists adhere to these principles in their work. The basic ethical principles followed by social psychologists include:

1. Informed Consent: Social psychologists must obtain informed consent from participants before involving them in a study. This means that participants must be fully informed about the nature of the research, any potential risks or benefits, and their right to withdraw from the study at any time.

2. Protection of Participants: Social psychologists have a responsibility to protect the well-being of their participants. This includes minimizing any potential harm and ensuring that participants are not coerced into participating in a study.

3. Confidentiality: Social psychologists must maintain the confidentiality of their participants' information. This means that any data collected should be kept anonymous and only used for the purposes outlined in the informed consent process.

4. Deception: If deception is necessary for a study, social psychologists must carefully consider the potential harm it may cause to participants and weigh it against the potential benefits of the research. If deception is used, participants must be debriefed afterward to explain the true nature of the study.

5. Debriefing: Social psychologists are required to provide participants with a debriefing session after their participation in a study. This involves explaining the true purpose of the research, addressing any potential concerns or misconceptions, and providing resources for further information or support.

By adhering to these ethical principles, social psychologists ensure that their research is conducted in a responsible and respectful manner, and that the rights and well-being of their participants are upheld.

Question 4

Huesmann (1982) found that school children who watched violent programs the most were described by their peers as the most aggressive. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a lab study 
B)  a correlational study 
C)  an experiment 
D)  a case study 
A)  a lab study 
B)  a correlational study 
C)  an experiment 
D)  a case study

Question 5

In the text, the authors state, "critics questioned whether theories based on male subjects would be applicable to females" (24) when studying aggression and achievement motivation. Why do you think these criticisms were raised? What are your experiences with gender differences in these areas?

Accepted Answer

The criticisms about the applicability o

Question 6

The sociocultural perspective is useful for understanding behavior both within and between different cultures or social groups. Explain this statement.

Accepted Answer

The sociocultural perspective is useful

Question 7

Social psychologists most often utilize an individual level of analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

________ occurs when a person not only observes but actually copies the behavior of another.

Accepted Answer

Imitation

Question 9

Informed consent means that a subject must voluntarily agree to participate, without any coercion, in a study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A researcher hypothesizes that women will display greater willingness to help than men in certain situations. While conducting the study, she unconsciously encourages women to be helpful by smiling, nodding, and making more eye contact with them than with men. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  demand characteristics 
B)  the reverse-causality problem 
C)  experimenter bias 
D)  low external validity 
A)  demand characteristics 
B)  the reverse-causality problem 
C)  experimenter bias 
D)  low external validity

Question 11

Dr. Shea finds that as age increases, understanding of math does as well. This is a ______________ relationship.

Accepted Answer

A)  negative 
B)  age 
C)  positive 
D)  experimental 
A)  negative 
B)  age 
C)  positive 
D)  experimental

Question 12

________ theorists believe that adult behavior can be traced to unresolved psychological conflicts from one's childhood.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ theorists believe that adult behavior can...

Question 13

A(n) ________ sample is one that has characteristics that are the same as the population it came from.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ sample is one that has...

Question 14

The random assignment of participants to various conditions in an experiment means that differences between participants in conditions are due only to chance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Culture is taught by one generation to the next, through a process known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Culture is taught by one generation to...

Question 16

The shared beliefs, values, and traditions of a sorority are part of its

Accepted Answer

A)  organization 
B)  rules 
C)  culture 
D)  differences 
A)  organization 
B)  rules 
C)  culture 
D)  differences

Question 17

Steve is waiting in line for three hours in order to register for a course. He is tired of waiting and needs one specific course to graduate. When he gets to the front of the line he is told that all of the courses he chose are full. Steve becomes very angry and yells at the person who gives him this information. Steve's yelling may be explained best by the

Accepted Answer

A)  interpersonal theory 
B)  frustration-aggression hypothesis 
C)  educational hardship hypothesis 
D)  psychoanalytic theory 
A)  interpersonal theory 
B)  frustration-aggression hypothesis 
C)  educational hardship hypothesis 
D)  psychoanalytic theory

Question 18

Despite concerns voiced in the 1970s by feminist psychologists, the vast majority of research participants in today's social psychological studies are male.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which is NOT a factor involved in decision-making, according to expectancy-value theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  the value of each possible outcome 
B)  the ability to control a situation 
C)  the probability of each outcome 
D)  all of the above ARE decision-making factors 
A)  the value of each possible outcome 
B)  the ability to control a situation 
C)  the probability of each outcome 
D)  all of the above ARE decision-making factors

Question 20

What criticisms have been made of social psychologists' use of American college students as research participants?

Accepted Answer

There are several criticisms of social p

Correlational research is valuable because it provides clear-cut evidence of cause-and-effect relationships.

The term social role refers to

The American Psychological Association has developed guidelines for the ethical conduct of psychological research. Identify and discuss the basic ethical principles followed by social psychologists.

Huesmann (1982) found that school children who watched violent programs the most were described by their peers as the most aggressive. This is an example of

In the text, the authors state, "critics questioned whether theories based on male subjects would be applicable to females" (24) when studying aggression and achievement motivation. Why do you think these criticisms were raised? What are your experiences with gender differences in these areas?

The sociocultural perspective is useful for understanding behavior both within and between different cultures or social groups. Explain this statement.

Social psychologists most often utilize an individual level of analysis.

________ occurs when a person not only observes but actually copies the behavior of another.

Informed consent means that a subject must voluntarily agree to participate, without any coercion, in a study.

A researcher hypothesizes that women will display greater willingness to help than men in certain situations. While conducting the study, she unconsciously encourages women to be helpful by smiling, nodding, and making more eye contact with them than with men. This is an example of

Dr. Shea finds that as age increases, understanding of math does as well. This is a ______________ relationship.

________ theorists believe that adult behavior can be traced to unresolved psychological conflicts from one's childhood.

A(n) ________ sample is one that has characteristics that are the same as the population it came from.

The random assignment of participants to various conditions in an experiment means that differences between participants in conditions are due only to chance.

Culture is taught by one generation to the next, through a process known as ________.

The shared beliefs, values, and traditions of a sorority are part of its

Despite concerns voiced in the 1970s by feminist psychologists, the vast majority of research participants in today's social psychological studies are male.

Which is NOT a factor involved in decision-making, according to expectancy-value theory?

What criticisms have been made of social psychologists' use of American college students as research participants?

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Correlational research is valuable because it provides clear-cut evidence of cause-and-effect relationships.

The term social role refers to

The American Psychological Association has developed guidelines for the ethical conduct of psychological research. Identify and discuss the basic ethical principles followed by social psychologists.

Huesmann (1982) found that school children who watched violent programs the most were described by their peers as the most aggressive. This is an example of

In the text, the authors state, "critics questioned whether theories based on male subjects would be applicable to females" (24) when studying aggression and achievement motivation. Why do you think these criticisms were raised? What are your experiences with gender differences in these areas?

The sociocultural perspective is useful for understanding behavior both within and between different cultures or social groups. Explain this statement.

Social psychologists most often utilize an individual level of analysis.

________ occurs when a person not only observes but actually copies the behavior of another.

Informed consent means that a subject must voluntarily agree to participate, without any coercion, in a study.

A researcher hypothesizes that women will display greater willingness to help than men in certain situations. While conducting the study, she unconsciously encourages women to be helpful by smiling, nodding, and making more eye contact with them than with men. This is an example of

Dr. Shea finds that as age increases, understanding of math does as well. This is a ______________ relationship.

________ theorists believe that adult behavior can be traced to unresolved psychological conflicts from one's childhood.

A(n) ________ sample is one that has characteristics that are the same as the population it came from.

The random assignment of participants to various conditions in an experiment means that differences between participants in conditions are due only to chance.

Culture is taught by one generation to the next, through a process known as ________.

The shared beliefs, values, and traditions of a sorority are part of its

Despite concerns voiced in the 1970s by feminist psychologists, the vast majority of research participants in today's social psychological studies are male.

Which is NOT a factor involved in decision-making, according to expectancy-value theory?

What criticisms have been made of social psychologists' use of American college students as research participants?

Person Perception

Social Cognition

The Self

Attitudes and Attitude Change

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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