Question 1

A Gestalt psychologist, Kurt Lewin, is often considered the founder of modern social psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which subfield of psychology examines how biological factors influence the survival of certain selected behaviours over time?

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive psychology 
B)  evolutionary psychology 
C)  behaviourism 
D)  social neuroscience 
A)  cognitive psychology 
B)  evolutionary psychology 
C)  behaviourism 
D)  social neuroscience

Question 3

The field of _____________ examines the structure, function, growth, origin and evolution of living things.

Accepted Answer

A)  personality psychology 
B)  anthropology 
C)  biology 
D)  economics 
A)  personality psychology 
B)  anthropology 
C)  biology 
D)  economics

Question 4

According to the author, why could the ready application of social psychology theories and research be considered a curse?

Accepted Answer

A)  because people may view social psychology as "common sense" 
B)  because people may use the theories and research without understanding the effort that went into creating them 
C)  because people may misuse the theories and research to do harmful things 
D)  actually the author does not believe it could be considered a curse 
A)  because people may view social psychology as "common sense" 
B)  because people may use the theories and research without understanding the effort that went into creating them 
C)  because people may misuse the theories and research to do harmful things 
D)  actually the author does not believe it could be considered a curse

Question 5

Timmy is more likely to clean his room in the future if he is given a popsicle after each time he cleans it. This best exemplifies which perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gestalt psychology 
B)  Positive psychology 
C)  Behaviourism 
D)  The fundamental attribution error perspective 
A)  Gestalt psychology 
B)  Positive psychology 
C)  Behaviourism 
D)  The fundamental attribution error perspective

Question 6

The tendency to think an outcome was inevitable after the outcome is known is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  fundamental attribution error. 
B)  positive psychology hypothesis. 
C)  hindsight bias. 
D)  scientific method. 
A)  fundamental attribution error. 
B)  positive psychology hypothesis. 
C)  hindsight bias. 
D)  scientific method.

Question 7

________________ focuses on diagnosing and treating mental disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  Personality psychology 
B)  Sociology 
C)  Clinical psychology 
D)  Cognitive psychology 
A)  Personality psychology 
B)  Sociology 
C)  Clinical psychology 
D)  Cognitive psychology

Question 8

A culture which view behaviours focusing on the group is probably a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  individualistic culture. 
B)  independent culture. 
C)  collectivist culture. 
D)  Western country. 
A)  individualistic culture. 
B)  independent culture. 
C)  collectivist culture. 
D)  Western country.

Question 9

Social psychologists are interested in all of the following topics, except

Accepted Answer

A)  how we think about ourselves. 
B)  how we process and store information. 
C)  how we think, feel and act in the social world. 
D)  how our attitudes and behaviour shape the social world. 
A)  how we think about ourselves. 
B)  how we process and store information. 
C)  how we think, feel and act in the social world. 
D)  how our attitudes and behaviour shape the social world.

Question 10

According to cross-cultural research, in which type of culture are people more likely to make the fundamental attribution error?

Accepted Answer

A)  a culture emphasizing group memberships 
B)  a culture which stresses interdependence 
C)  a collectivist culture 
D)  an individualistic culture 
A)  a culture emphasizing group memberships 
B)  a culture which stresses interdependence 
C)  a collectivist culture 
D)  an individualistic culture

Question 11

The fact that you are more likely to help a person in need when no one else is around can be explained by

Accepted Answer

A)  internal attributions. 
B)  self comparison. 
C)  self misperception. 
D)  social influence. 
A)  internal attributions. 
B)  self comparison. 
C)  self misperception. 
D)  social influence.

Question 12

Gestalt psychologists were interested in the distinctive parts of any object.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When Canadian children of European and Chinese descent were asked about their early childhood memories, researchers found that

Accepted Answer

A)  all the children made the fundamental attribution error. 
B)  the children of European descent had most memories involving a group. 
C)  the children of Chinese descent had most memories involving a group. 
D)  the children of European descent tended to make the fundamental attribution error. 
A)  all the children made the fundamental attribution error. 
B)  the children of European descent had most memories involving a group. 
C)  the children of Chinese descent had most memories involving a group. 
D)  the children of European descent tended to make the fundamental attribution error.

Question 14

"Be all you can be" would be an adage probably found in a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  individualistic culture. 
B)  interdependent culture. 
C)  Eastern country. 
D)  collectivist culture. 
A)  individualistic culture. 
B)  interdependent culture. 
C)  Eastern country. 
D)  collectivist culture.

Question 15

Through behaviourism, one can infer people's feelings, thoughts, and attitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Social psychologists study the groups' influence on the individual; a focus which is shared with the discipline of

Accepted Answer

A)  anthropology. 
B)  economics. 
C)  biology. 
D)  sociology. 
A)  anthropology. 
B)  economics. 
C)  biology. 
D)  sociology.

Question 17

Our beliefs about the social world only influence our behaviours when we know our beliefs are accurate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An emphasis on group memberships as opposed to personal qualities most likely represents a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  collectivist culture. 
B)  Western country. 
C)  individualistic culture. 
D)  independent culture. 
A)  collectivist culture. 
B)  Western country. 
C)  individualistic culture. 
D)  independent culture.

Question 19

In graduate school, Charles is conducting research on why people make choices that do not maximize their well-being. What field is Charles most likely working in?

Accepted Answer

A)  economics 
B)  clinical psychology 
C)  anthropology 
D)  personality psychology 
A)  economics 
B)  clinical psychology 
C)  anthropology 
D)  personality psychology

Question 20

___________ is the study of how we think about people and about the social world.

Accepted Answer

A)  The fundamental attribution error 
B)  Self-perception 
C)  Social cognition 
D)  Social influence 
A)  The fundamental attribution error 
B)  Self-perception 
C)  Social cognition 
D)  Social influence

A Gestalt psychologist, Kurt Lewin, is often considered the founder of modern social psychology.

Which subfield of psychology examines how biological factors influence the survival of certain selected behaviours over time?

The field of _____________ examines the structure, function, growth, origin and evolution of living things.

According to the author, why could the ready application of social psychology theories and research be considered a curse?

Timmy is more likely to clean his room in the future if he is given a popsicle after each time he cleans it. This best exemplifies which perspective?

The tendency to think an outcome was inevitable after the outcome is known is called the

________________ focuses on diagnosing and treating mental disorders.

A culture which view behaviours focusing on the group is probably a(n)

Social psychologists are interested in all of the following topics, except

According to cross-cultural research, in which type of culture are people more likely to make the fundamental attribution error?

The fact that you are more likely to help a person in need when no one else is around can be explained by

Gestalt psychologists were interested in the distinctive parts of any object.

When Canadian children of European and Chinese descent were asked about their early childhood memories, researchers found that

"Be all you can be" would be an adage probably found in a(n)

Through behaviourism, one can infer people's feelings, thoughts, and attitudes.

Social psychologists study the groups' influence on the individual; a focus which is shared with the discipline of

Our beliefs about the social world only influence our behaviours when we know our beliefs are accurate.

An emphasis on group memberships as opposed to personal qualities most likely represents a(n)

In graduate school, Charles is conducting research on why people make choices that do not maximize their well-being. What field is Charles most likely working in?

___________ is the study of how we think about people and about the social world.

Research Methods

Self-Perception

Social Perception

Social Cognition

Attitude Formation and Change

Persuasion

Social Influence

Group Processes

Intergroup Relations

Stereotype, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Aggression

Altruism and Prosocial Behaviour

Attraction and Close Relationships

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Exam 1: Introducing Social Psychology

A Gestalt psychologist, Kurt Lewin, is often considered the founder of modern social psychology.

Which subfield of psychology examines how biological factors influence the survival of certain selected behaviours over time?

The field of _____________ examines the structure, function, growth, origin and evolution of living things.

According to the author, why could the ready application of social psychology theories and research be considered a curse?

Timmy is more likely to clean his room in the future if he is given a popsicle after each time he cleans it. This best exemplifies which perspective?

The tendency to think an outcome was inevitable after the outcome is known is called the

________________ focuses on diagnosing and treating mental disorders.

A culture which view behaviours focusing on the group is probably a(n)

Social psychologists are interested in all of the following topics, except

According to cross-cultural research, in which type of culture are people more likely to make the fundamental attribution error?

The fact that you are more likely to help a person in need when no one else is around can be explained by

Gestalt psychologists were interested in the distinctive parts of any object.

When Canadian children of European and Chinese descent were asked about their early childhood memories, researchers found that

"Be all you can be" would be an adage probably found in a(n)

Through behaviourism, one can infer people's feelings, thoughts, and attitudes.

Social psychologists study the groups' influence on the individual; a focus which is shared with the discipline of

Our beliefs about the social world only influence our behaviours when we know our beliefs are accurate.

An emphasis on group memberships as opposed to personal qualities most likely represents a(n)

In graduate school, Charles is conducting research on why people make choices that do not maximize their well-being. What field is Charles most likely working in?

___________ is the study of how we think about people and about the social world.

Research Methods

Self-Perception

Social Perception

Social Cognition

Attitude Formation and Change

Persuasion

Social Influence

Group Processes

Intergroup Relations

Stereotype, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Aggression

Altruism and Prosocial Behaviour

Attraction and Close Relationships

Filters