Question 1

Like social psychologists, personality psychologists focus on

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A)  individuals rather than collectives or institutions. 
B)  the cultural context. 
C)  individual differences. 
D)  the power of construals to shape human behavior. 
A)  individuals rather than collectives or institutions. 
B)  the cultural context. 
C)  individual differences. 
D)  the power of construals to shape human behavior.

Question 2

The behaviorist approach

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A)  has its historical roots in Gestalt psychology. 
B)  revolutionized psychology by introducing cognitive concepts. 
C)  claims that all learning occurs through reinforcement and punishment. 
D)  claims that although thinking and feeling cannot be directly observed, such concepts are essential for a complete understanding of human behavior. 
A)  has its historical roots in Gestalt psychology. 
B)  revolutionized psychology by introducing cognitive concepts. 
C)  claims that all learning occurs through reinforcement and punishment. 
D)  claims that although thinking and feeling cannot be directly observed, such concepts are essential for a complete understanding of human behavior.

Question 3

Which of the following psychologists is considered the founding father of modern experimental social psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gordon Allport 
B)  Kurt Lewin 
C)  B.F.Skinner 
D)  Leon Festinger 
A)  Gordon Allport 
B)  Kurt Lewin 
C)  B.F.Skinner 
D)  Leon Festinger

Question 4

Both social psychologists and sociologists are interested in aggression.Compared to sociologists, which of the following questions is a social psychologist most likely to ask?

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A)  What is the effect of handgun laws on homicide rates in different states? 
B)  When does anger lead to aggression? 
C)  Are homicide rates higher among members of the lower socioeconomic class? 
D)  Do prisons deter homicide? 
A)  What is the effect of handgun laws on homicide rates in different states? 
B)  When does anger lead to aggression? 
C)  Are homicide rates higher among members of the lower socioeconomic class? 
D)  Do prisons deter homicide?

Like social psychologists, personality psychologists focus on

The behaviorist approach

Which of the following psychologists is considered the founding father of modern experimental social psychology?

Both social psychologists and sociologists are interested in aggression.Compared to sociologists, which of the following questions is a social psychologist most likely to ask?

Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research

Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World

Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People

The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context

The Need to Justify Our Actions: the Costs and Benefits of Dissonance Reduction

Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings

Conformity: Influencing Behavior

Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups

Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships

Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help

Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People Can We Prevent It

Prejudice: Causes Consequences and Cures

Making a Difference With Social Psychology: Attaining a Sustainable Future

Social Psychology and Health

Social Psychology and the Law

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Exam 1: Introducing Social Psychology

Like social psychologists, personality psychologists focus on

The behaviorist approach

Which of the following psychologists is considered the founding father of modern experimental social psychology?

Both social psychologists and sociologists are interested in aggression.Compared to sociologists, which of the following questions is a social psychologist most likely to ask?

Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research

Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World

Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People

The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context

The Need to Justify Our Actions: the Costs and Benefits of Dissonance Reduction

Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings

Conformity: Influencing Behavior

Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups

Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships

Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help

Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People Can We Prevent It

Prejudice: Causes Consequences and Cures

Making a Difference With Social Psychology: Attaining a Sustainable Future

Social Psychology and Health

Social Psychology and the Law

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