Question 1

Which of the following is an example of comparative social psychology

Accepted Answer

A)  determining how different cultures view a "thumbs up" gesture 
B)  examining how different people respond to similar environmental circumstances 
C)  studying the similarities and differences between reproductive behaviors of bees and humans 
D)  exploring differences in how Chinese and Australian individuals discuss money 
A)  determining how different cultures view a "thumbs up" gesture 
B)  examining how different people respond to similar environmental circumstances 
C)  studying the similarities and differences between reproductive behaviors of bees and humans 
D)  exploring differences in how Chinese and Australian individuals discuss money

Question 2

A social psychologist is conducting a study to see the effects of social media interaction on an individual's mood. Which important question of social psychology does this study seek to explore

Accepted Answer

A)  Are we shaped more by biological factors of environmental factors 
B)  Is personality or environment more influential 
C)  Are people basically good or basically evil 
D)  How do media outlets shape our thoughts and behaviors? 
A)  Are we shaped more by biological factors of environmental factors 
B)  Is personality or environment more influential 
C)  Are people basically good or basically evil 
D)  How do media outlets shape our thoughts and behaviors?

Question 3

What are two benefits to using self-report scales when studying new concepts in social psychology?

Accepted Answer

Self-report scales are a common method u

Question 4

A researcher is conducting a study on the affects of a subculture's prejudice on each individual member's behaviors. Which type of research would this be considered

Accepted Answer

A)  anthropological 
B)  sociological 
C)  social psychological 
D)  clinical psychological 
A)  anthropological 
B)  sociological 
C)  social psychological 
D)  clinical psychological

Question 5

Which of the following describes the scientific study of how people influences each other

Accepted Answer

A)  sociology 
B)  social psychology 
C)  anthropology 
D)  counseling psychology 
A)  sociology 
B)  social psychology 
C)  anthropology 
D)  counseling psychology

Question 6

A researcher is studying the best treatment methods to help patients who have problematic thoughts and behaviors. With which discipline is the researcher likely associated

Accepted Answer

A)  sociology 
B)  social psychology 
C)  anthropology 
D)  counseling psychology 
A)  sociology 
B)  social psychology 
C)  anthropology 
D)  counseling psychology

Question 7

Describe the role of random assignment to groups in isolation of causal variables.

Accepted Answer

Random assignment to groups is a crucial

Question 8

Making sure that researchers come from different backgrounds is a way to help advance _____ in social psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)  cooperation 
B)  empathy 
C)  diversity 
D)  creativity 
A)  cooperation 
B)  empathy 
C)  diversity 
D)  creativity

Question 9

Social psychology focuses on how three main areas affect our everyday lives. Which of the following is one of these main areas of focus

Accepted Answer

A)  social norms 
B)  social deviance 
C)  social thinking 
D)  social conflict 
A)  social norms 
B)  social deviance 
C)  social thinking 
D)  social conflict

Question 10

A study compares the social behaviors of chimpanzees to the social behaviors of humans. What important question of social psychology does this study seek to explore

Accepted Answer

A)  Are we shaped more by biological factors of environmental factors 
B)  Is personality or environment more influential 
C)  Are humans special 
D)  What are the benefits and drawbacks of living in groups? 
A)  Are we shaped more by biological factors of environmental factors 
B)  Is personality or environment more influential 
C)  Are humans special 
D)  What are the benefits and drawbacks of living in groups?

Question 11

Which of the following questions exemplifies how you might apply social psychology to your own life

Accepted Answer

A)  asking yourself how you would test your own hypothesis 
B)  answering survey questions that experiment participants answered 
C)  determining how your scores on a self-report scale are different from other's in your class 
D)  analyzing your opinions with healthy skepticism 
A)  asking yourself how you would test your own hypothesis 
B)  answering survey questions that experiment participants answered 
C)  determining how your scores on a self-report scale are different from other's in your class 
D)  analyzing your opinions with healthy skepticism

Question 12

A study shows a group of students a series of movies over time that contain portrayals of Korean immigrants in US society. After, the students are given surveys that gauge their beliefs on attributes of Korean American immigrants. Which important social psychological question does this study explore

Accepted Answer

A)  What are the benefits and drawbacks of living in groups 
B)  How do media outlets shape our thoughts and behaviors 
C)  Is personality or environment more influential 
D)  Are people basically good or basically evil? 
A)  What are the benefits and drawbacks of living in groups 
B)  How do media outlets shape our thoughts and behaviors 
C)  Is personality or environment more influential 
D)  Are people basically good or basically evil?

Question 13

While reading about stereotypes, you take a moment to consider ways you may have stereotyped someone. This is an example of how you might_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  understand the subcomponents of a social psychological topic 
B)  apply social psychological topics to your own life 
C)  further social psychological thought on a particular topic 
D)  use self-report scales to compare yourself to others 
A)  understand the subcomponents of a social psychological topic 
B)  apply social psychological topics to your own life 
C)  further social psychological thought on a particular topic 
D)  use self-report scales to compare yourself to others

Question 14

A researcher is conducting a study on factors that persuade individuals to support feminism. Which important question of social psychology does this study address

Accepted Answer

A)  Why do stereotypes and prejudices exist and persist 
B)  Is personality or environment more influential 
C)  What are the benefits and drawbacks of living in groups 
D)  Are humans special? 
A)  Why do stereotypes and prejudices exist and persist 
B)  Is personality or environment more influential 
C)  What are the benefits and drawbacks of living in groups 
D)  Are humans special?

Question 15

Create a hypothesis of your own on a social psychological topic that interests you. Describe how you would employ falsification with the hypothesis you have created.

Accepted Answer

One social psychological topic that inte

Question 16

Comparing your own scores on a self-report scale to the scores of others in your class contribute to which of the following

Accepted Answer

A)  false dichotomy 
B)  positive psychology 
C)  falsification 
D)  self-knowledge 
A)  false dichotomy 
B)  positive psychology 
C)  falsification 
D)  self-knowledge

Question 17

In a single-blind study, who of the following is unaware of what group the participants are in

Accepted Answer

A)  researchers 
B)  participants 
C)  examiners 
D)  students 
A)  researchers 
B)  participants 
C)  examiners 
D)  students

Question 18

Determining whether humans are basically good or evil is primarily a practical question for social psychologists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which term describes the application of scientific principles to social problem solving

Accepted Answer

A)  anthropology 
B)  sociology 
C)  observational research 
D)  action research 
A)  anthropology 
B)  sociology 
C)  observational research 
D)  action research

Question 20

Why might you consider completing self-report scales used in an experiment you are studying

Accepted Answer

A)  to examine the scale's complexity 
B)  to attempt to disprove the validity of the scale 
C)  to think about how participants felt when using the scale 
D)  to determine potential bias in how the scale is constructed 
A)  to examine the scale's complexity 
B)  to attempt to disprove the validity of the scale 
C)  to think about how participants felt when using the scale 
D)  to determine potential bias in how the scale is constructed

Exam 1: An Introduction to Social Psychology

Which of the following is an example of comparative social psychology

A social psychologist is conducting a study to see the effects of social media interaction on an individual's mood. Which important question of social psychology does this study seek to explore

What are two benefits to using self-report scales when studying new concepts in social psychology?

A researcher is conducting a study on the affects of a subculture's prejudice on each individual member's behaviors. Which type of research would this be considered

Which of the following describes the scientific study of how people influences each other

A researcher is studying the best treatment methods to help patients who have problematic thoughts and behaviors. With which discipline is the researcher likely associated

Describe the role of random assignment to groups in isolation of causal variables.

Making sure that researchers come from different backgrounds is a way to help advance _____ in social psychology.

Social psychology focuses on how three main areas affect our everyday lives. Which of the following is one of these main areas of focus

A study compares the social behaviors of chimpanzees to the social behaviors of humans. What important question of social psychology does this study seek to explore

Which of the following questions exemplifies how you might apply social psychology to your own life

While reading about stereotypes, you take a moment to consider ways you may have stereotyped someone. This is an example of how you might_____.

A researcher is conducting a study on factors that persuade individuals to support feminism. Which important question of social psychology does this study address

Create a hypothesis of your own on a social psychological topic that interests you. Describe how you would employ falsification with the hypothesis you have created.

Comparing your own scores on a self-report scale to the scores of others in your class contribute to which of the following

In a single-blind study, who of the following is unaware of what group the participants are in

Determining whether humans are basically good or evil is primarily a practical question for social psychologists.

Which term describes the application of scientific principles to social problem solving

Why might you consider completing self-report scales used in an experiment you are studying

Research Methods

The Social Self

Social Cognition

Person Perception

Attitudes and Persuasion

Social Influence: Conformity, Social Roles, and Obedience

Group Processes

Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Helping Prosocial Behavior

Aggression

Intimate Relationships

Social Psychology and a Sustainable Environment

Social Psychology of Law and the Courtroom

Social Psychology of Stress and Health

Social Psychology and Happiness: Positive

Social Psychology and Behavioral

Social Psychology and Relationship Violence

Social Psychology of Work: Industrialorganizational Psychology

Social Psychology of Volunteerism and Internships

Social Psychology and Personal Finance

Social Psychology and Forgiveness

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