Question 1

What happens when montane voles are given an injection of oxytocin?

Accepted Answer

A)  They become less dominant in their social groups. 
B)  They become more dominant in their social groups. 
C)  They stay close to one sexual partner. 
D)  They become more promiscuous. 
A)  They become less dominant in their social groups. 
B)  They become more dominant in their social groups. 
C)  They stay close to one sexual partner. 
D)  They become more promiscuous. C

Question 2

The concept of duration neglect refers to which of the following phenomena?

Accepted Answer

A)  Immediate reports of pleasure are unrelated to overall reports of pleasure. 
B)  The beginning of an event exerts a stronger impact on overall reports of pleasure. 
C)  The length of a pleasurable experience is unrelated to overall reports of pleasure. 
D)  The number of peak moments during an event has no effect on overall reports of pleasure. 
A)  Immediate reports of pleasure are unrelated to overall reports of pleasure. 
B)  The beginning of an event exerts a stronger impact on overall reports of pleasure. 
C)  The length of a pleasurable experience is unrelated to overall reports of pleasure. 
D)  The number of peak moments during an event has no effect on overall reports of pleasure. C

Question 3

Gilbert,Wilson,and colleagues (1998)asked people in a relationship ("Luckies")to predict how they would feel if they broke up.They compared these estimates with the happiness levels of people who had recently ended a relationship ("Leftovers").What did they find?

Accepted Answer

A)  Luckies estimated they would be happier compared to Leftovers. 
B)  Luckies estimated they would be less happy compared to Leftovers. 
C)  There was no difference between the estimated happiness of Luckies and Leftovers. 
D)  The unhappier the Luckies thought they would be, the less likely they were actually to break up with their relationship partners. 
A)  Luckies estimated they would be happier compared to Leftovers. 
B)  Luckies estimated they would be less happy compared to Leftovers. 
C)  There was no difference between the estimated happiness of Luckies and Leftovers. 
D)  The unhappier the Luckies thought they would be, the less likely they were actually to break up with their relationship partners. B

Question 4

Grandma Shirley gave each of her four grandchildren $25 as a holiday gift.Which of the grandchildren spent the money in a way to maximally benefit his or her happiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maggie, who put the money toward a pair of delicate earrings for an upcoming date. 
B)  Alison, who put the money toward a cozy sweater for the winter months. 
C)  Teddy, who put the money toward a print made by his favorite artist. 
D)  Nancy, who put the money toward a double feature at the movies. 
A)  Maggie, who put the money toward a pair of delicate earrings for an upcoming date. 
B)  Alison, who put the money toward a cozy sweater for the winter months. 
C)  Teddy, who put the money toward a print made by his favorite artist. 
D)  Nancy, who put the money toward a double feature at the movies.

Question 5

When it comes to display rules,people from interdependent cultures,in comparison to people from independent cultures people,tend to more readily

Accepted Answer

A)  express enthusiasm at personal success. 
B)  suppress expressions of positive emotion. 
C)  express intense smiles in front of others. 
D)  suppress expressions of personal shame. 
A)  express enthusiasm at personal success. 
B)  suppress expressions of positive emotion. 
C)  express intense smiles in front of others. 
D)  suppress expressions of personal shame.

Question 6

The concept of immune neglect suggests that we ________ our capacity to be resilient in responding to negative life events,and therefore ________ the extent to which a negative event will reduce our well-being.

Accepted Answer

A)  overestimate; underestimate 
B)  underestimate; overestimate 
C)  overestimate; overestimate 
D)  underestimate; underestimate 
A)  overestimate; underestimate 
B)  underestimate; overestimate 
C)  overestimate; overestimate 
D)  underestimate; underestimate

Question 7

Mohammed is at a bar and notices an attractive woman sitting with her friends.According to what you learned about flirtation and nonverbal behavior,what is Mohammed likely to do first to communicate his interest?

Accepted Answer

A)  look her way and then take a broad stance to look large 
B)  look her way and then smile coyly 
C)  walk by her and then provocatively brush her arm 
D)  walk by her and then provocatively raise his eyebrows 
A)  look her way and then take a broad stance to look large 
B)  look her way and then smile coyly 
C)  walk by her and then provocatively brush her arm 
D)  walk by her and then provocatively raise his eyebrows

Question 8

Display rules are

Accepted Answer

A)  principles that govern how experimental research on emotion is conducted. 
B)  universal facial expressions of emotion that are found in most cultures. 
C)  genetically determined predispositions to form certain types of facial expressions in response to stimuli. 
D)  culturally specific principles that govern how and when and to whom we express emotion. 
A)  principles that govern how experimental research on emotion is conducted. 
B)  universal facial expressions of emotion that are found in most cultures. 
C)  genetically determined predispositions to form certain types of facial expressions in response to stimuli. 
D)  culturally specific principles that govern how and when and to whom we express emotion.

Question 9

Deborah and Steve went on vacation together last fall.Due to her work schedule,Deborah was able to leave for the trip before Steve,so her trip was a few days longer.Both Deborah and Steve had a great time and later think about the trip with equal fondness.That Deborah did not recollect her longer trip as more pleasurable than Steve's shorter trip best reflects the concept of

Accepted Answer

A)  immune neglect. 
B)  duration neglect. 
C)  affective immunity. 
D)  time immunity. 
A)  immune neglect. 
B)  duration neglect. 
C)  affective immunity. 
D)  time immunity.

Question 10

Which emotion is more often expressed by people who are high in power,compared to people who are low in power?

Accepted Answer

A)  happiness 
B)  sadness 
C)  anger 
D)  disgust 
A)  happiness 
B)  sadness 
C)  anger 
D)  disgust

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that touch promotes closeness between friends and relationship partners?

Accepted Answer

A)  Touch is pleasurable. 
B)  Touch is soothing in times of stress. 
C)  Touch communicates prosocial emotions. 
D)  Touch causes the body to create and release estrogen. 
A)  Touch is pleasurable. 
B)  Touch is soothing in times of stress. 
C)  Touch communicates prosocial emotions. 
D)  Touch causes the body to create and release estrogen.

Question 12

Lois has just won a lottery that netted her a great deal of money.According to research on happiness,Lois should be ________ as a result.

Accepted Answer

A)  less happy 
B)  not much happier, especially if she has attended college 
C)  much happier 
D)  happier only if she already lives in a wealthy nation 
A)  less happy 
B)  not much happier, especially if she has attended college 
C)  much happier 
D)  happier only if she already lives in a wealthy nation

Question 13

Which is NOT one of the universal moral domains described in Haidt's moral foundations theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  care/harm 
B)  cleanliness/filth 
C)  loyalty/betrayal 
D)  authority/subversion 
A)  care/harm 
B)  cleanliness/filth 
C)  loyalty/betrayal 
D)  authority/subversion

Question 14

Betsy and Janet want to take their children on a backpacking trip.Research suggests that if they want to increase the probability that their children will look back on the trip and think it was great fun,Betsy and Janet should try to make sure that

Accepted Answer

A)  the trip is as long as possible. 
B)  peak moments during the trip are emotional. 
C)  the entire trip is consistently fun. 
D)  the end of the trip is extremely fun. 
A)  the trip is as long as possible. 
B)  peak moments during the trip are emotional. 
C)  the entire trip is consistently fun. 
D)  the end of the trip is extremely fun.

Question 15

Which of the following approaches to understanding emotion assumes that emotions are strongly influenced by values,roles,institutions,and socialization practices?

Accepted Answer

A)  physiological approach 
B)  evolutionary approach 
C)  universality approach 
D)  cultural approach 
A)  physiological approach 
B)  evolutionary approach 
C)  universality approach 
D)  cultural approach

Question 16

Michelle and Eahlam were assigned to work together on the first day of chemistry class.Shortly after introducing themselves to each other,Michelle awkwardly missed her seat and fell as she was trying to sit back down.She looked visibly embarrassed and had a bright pink blush.Based on what you know about embarrassment,what might Eahlam have inferred about Michelle when seeing this response?

Accepted Answer

A)  Michelle is trustworthy. 
B)  Michelle is unconscientious. 
C)  Michelle has low self-esteem. 
D)  Michelle is smart. 
A)  Michelle is trustworthy. 
B)  Michelle is unconscientious. 
C)  Michelle has low self-esteem. 
D)  Michelle is smart.

Question 17

Davidson and Begley (2012)studied the effects of mindful meditation for Tibetan monks.Which of the following best summarizes the results of this research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monks who meditated more were more introspective and less likely to show affective forecasting biases. 
B)  The Tibetan monks showed greater activity in the left frontal lobes, regions associated with positive emotions. 
C)  The Tibetan monks showed greater activity in the right frontal lobes, regions associated with negative emotions. 
D)  Meditation did not seem to affect happiness. 
A)  Monks who meditated more were more introspective and less likely to show affective forecasting biases. 
B)  The Tibetan monks showed greater activity in the left frontal lobes, regions associated with positive emotions. 
C)  The Tibetan monks showed greater activity in the right frontal lobes, regions associated with negative emotions. 
D)  Meditation did not seem to affect happiness.

Question 18

The ________ approach assumes that emotions mobilize adaptive responses to survival threats.

Accepted Answer

A)  physiological 
B)  evolutionary 
C)  interdependent 
D)  cultural 
A)  physiological 
B)  evolutionary 
C)  interdependent 
D)  cultural

Question 19

Scientific studies of emotional expression support which perspective(s)on emotions?

Accepted Answer

A)  the evolutionary approach, but not the cultural approach 
B)  the cultural approach, but not the evolutionary approach 
C)  neither the cultural nor the evolutionary approach 
D)  both the evolutionary and the cultural approaches 
A)  the evolutionary approach, but not the cultural approach 
B)  the cultural approach, but not the evolutionary approach 
C)  neither the cultural nor the evolutionary approach 
D)  both the evolutionary and the cultural approaches

Question 20

________ is the tendency to experience more positive emotions than negative emotions and is a key component of happiness.

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotional well-being 
B)  Life satisfaction 
C)  Hedonic experience 
D)  An action tendency 
A)  Emotional well-being 
B)  Life satisfaction 
C)  Hedonic experience 
D)  An action tendency

What happens when montane voles are given an injection of oxytocin?

The concept of duration neglect refers to which of the following phenomena?

Gilbert,Wilson,and colleagues (1998)asked people in a relationship ("Luckies")to predict how they would feel if they broke up.They compared these estimates with the happiness levels of people who had recently ended a relationship ("Leftovers").What did they find?

Grandma Shirley gave each of her four grandchildren $25 as a holiday gift.Which of the grandchildren spent the money in a way to maximally benefit his or her happiness?

When it comes to display rules,people from interdependent cultures,in comparison to people from independent cultures people,tend to more readily

The concept of immune neglect suggests that we our capacity to be resilient in responding to negative life events,and therefore the extent to which a negative event will reduce our well-being.

Mohammed is at a bar and notices an attractive woman sitting with her friends.According to what you learned about flirtation and nonverbal behavior,what is Mohammed likely to do first to communicate his interest?

Display rules are

Which emotion is more often expressed by people who are high in power,compared to people who are low in power?

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that touch promotes closeness between friends and relationship partners?

Lois has just won a lottery that netted her a great deal of money.According to research on happiness,Lois should be ________ as a result.

Which is NOT one of the universal moral domains described in Haidt's moral foundations theory?

Betsy and Janet want to take their children on a backpacking trip.Research suggests that if they want to increase the probability that their children will look back on the trip and think it was great fun,Betsy and Janet should try to make sure that

Which of the following approaches to understanding emotion assumes that emotions are strongly influenced by values,roles,institutions,and socialization practices?

Davidson and Begley (2012)studied the effects of mindful meditation for Tibetan monks.Which of the following best summarizes the results of this research?

The ________ approach assumes that emotions mobilize adaptive responses to survival threats.

Scientific studies of emotional expression support which perspective(s)on emotions?

________ is the tendency to experience more positive emotions than negative emotions and is a key component of happiness.

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What happens when montane voles are given an injection of oxytocin?

The concept of duration neglect refers to which of the following phenomena?

Gilbert,Wilson,and colleagues (1998)asked people in a relationship ("Luckies")to predict how they would feel if they broke up.They compared these estimates with the happiness levels of people who had recently ended a relationship ("Leftovers").What did they find?

Grandma Shirley gave each of her four grandchildren $25 as a holiday gift.Which of the grandchildren spent the money in a way to maximally benefit his or her happiness?

When it comes to display rules,people from interdependent cultures,in comparison to people from independent cultures people,tend to more readily

The concept of immune neglect suggests that we ________ our capacity to be resilient in responding to negative life events,and therefore ________ the extent to which a negative event will reduce our well-being.

Mohammed is at a bar and notices an attractive woman sitting with her friends.According to what you learned about flirtation and nonverbal behavior,what is Mohammed likely to do first to communicate his interest?

Display rules are

Which emotion is more often expressed by people who are high in power,compared to people who are low in power?

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that touch promotes closeness between friends and relationship partners?

Lois has just won a lottery that netted her a great deal of money.According to research on happiness,Lois should be ________ as a result.

Which is NOT one of the universal moral domains described in Haidt's moral foundations theory?

Betsy and Janet want to take their children on a backpacking trip.Research suggests that if they want to increase the probability that their children will look back on the trip and think it was great fun,Betsy and Janet should try to make sure that

Which of the following approaches to understanding emotion assumes that emotions are strongly influenced by values,roles,institutions,and socialization practices?

Davidson and Begley (2012)studied the effects of mindful meditation for Tibetan monks.Which of the following best summarizes the results of this research?

The ________ approach assumes that emotions mobilize adaptive responses to survival threats.

Scientific studies of emotional expression support which perspective(s)on emotions?

________ is the tendency to experience more positive emotions than negative emotions and is a key component of happiness.

An Invitation to Social Psychology

The Methods of Social Psychology

The Social Self

Social Cognition: Thinking About

Social Attribution: Explaining Behavior

Attitudes, Behavior, and Rationalization

Persuasion

Social Influence

Relationships and Attraction

Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Groups

Aggression

Altruism and Cooperation

Application Module 1 : Social Psychology and Health

Application Module 2 : Social Psychology and Educatio

Application Module 3 :social Psychology and the Law

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The concept of immune neglect suggests that we our capacity to be resilient in responding to negative life events,and therefore the extent to which a negative event will reduce our well-being.