Question 1

A condition in which two or more persons must depend on one another to meet each person's needs or goals is called

Accepted Answer

A) deindividuation. 
B) mutual interdependence. 
C) status inequalities. 
D) an empathy-helping relationship. 
A) deindividuation. 
B) mutual interdependence. 
C) status inequalities. 
D) an empathy-helping relationship. B

Question 2

Authoritarians who think they are superior to everyone who is different,not just other ethnic groups,have been described as possessing a(n) _______ orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) socially altruistic 
B) superordinate 
C) multicultural 
D) social dominance 
A) socially altruistic 
B) superordinate 
C) multicultural 
D) social dominance D

Question 3

A universal characteristic of stereotypes is

Accepted Answer

A) negative attribution of characteristics. 
B) oversimplification. 
C) logical inconsistency. 
D) susceptibility to change from inconsistencies in behavior. 
A) negative attribution of characteristics. 
B) oversimplification. 
C) logical inconsistency. 
D) susceptibility to change from inconsistencies in behavior. B

Question 4

Regarding the effects of TV violence,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) TV violence raises inhibitions against acting out our hostile feelings. 
B) TV can cause desensitization to violence. 
C) Children can learn new aggressive actions by watching TV violence. 
D) Children can learn that violence is acceptable. 
A) TV violence raises inhibitions against acting out our hostile feelings. 
B) TV can cause desensitization to violence. 
C) Children can learn new aggressive actions by watching TV violence. 
D) Children can learn that violence is acceptable.

Question 5

Examples of aggression include

Accepted Answer

A) intentional exclusion and spreading rumors. 
B) bullying and harassment. 
C) ethnic cleansing and gangland executions. 
D) all of these. 
A) intentional exclusion and spreading rumors. 
B) bullying and harassment. 
C) ethnic cleansing and gangland executions. 
D) all of these.

Question 6

Which of the following would NOT reduce prejudice?

Accepted Answer

A) Members of the different groups have equal status within the situation that brings them together. 
B) Members of the different groups seek independent and individual goals to reach. 
C) Group members spend enough time together for cross-group friendships to develop. 
D) Group members cooperate to reach a superordinate goal. 
A) Members of the different groups have equal status within the situation that brings them together. 
B) Members of the different groups seek independent and individual goals to reach. 
C) Group members spend enough time together for cross-group friendships to develop. 
D) Group members cooperate to reach a superordinate goal.

Question 7

Regarding the causes of aggression,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) The tendency to be violent is neither in our evolutionary legacy or in our genes. 
B) Humans are fully capable of learning to inhibit aggression. 
C) The use of alcohol and drugs is considered a direct cause of aggressive behavior. 
D) Physiological studies have shown that some brain areas are capable of triggering or ending aggressive behavior. 
A) The tendency to be violent is neither in our evolutionary legacy or in our genes. 
B) Humans are fully capable of learning to inhibit aggression. 
C) The use of alcohol and drugs is considered a direct cause of aggressive behavior. 
D) Physiological studies have shown that some brain areas are capable of triggering or ending aggressive behavior.

Question 8

Right-wing authoritarianism describes the tendency of some people to highly value

Accepted Answer

A) the wealthy and people of high status. 
B) power and domination. 
C) social conformity. 
D) nationalism. 
A) the wealthy and people of high status. 
B) power and domination. 
C) social conformity. 
D) nationalism.

Question 9

Traditional classroom is to competition as the jigsaw classroom is to

Accepted Answer

A) remediation. 
B) hostility. 
C) cooperation. 
D) increased prejudice. 
A) remediation. 
B) hostility. 
C) cooperation. 
D) increased prejudice.

Question 10

More than 180 million humans were killed by other humans (an average of nearly one person every 18 seconds)during the 20th century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Whenever Keith discusses current events with his classmates,he tends to be overly certain in his opinions and intolerant of anyone else's opinion.Even when evidence contradicts him,Keith finds it difficult to change his beliefs.Keith would be described as exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A) dogmatism. 
B) cognitive dissonance. 
C) self-stereotyping. 
D) ethnocentrism. 
A) dogmatism. 
B) cognitive dissonance. 
C) self-stereotyping. 
D) ethnocentrism.

Question 12

Which of the following is the method of reducing prejudice in which a student receives only a small segment of the information needed to complete a project or prepare for a test and then must share with others in the group?

Accepted Answer

A) the individuating information technique 
B) the empathy-helping relationship 
C) the social learning classroom 
D) the jigsaw classroom 
A) the individuating information technique 
B) the empathy-helping relationship 
C) the social learning classroom 
D) the jigsaw classroom

Question 13

Regarding bullying,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Bullying can be verbal or physical. 
B) To be considered bullying,the aggression must be a direct,"in your face" type of encounter. 
C) Bullying is a worldwide phenomenon and occurs among all age groups and in all settings. 
D) Childhood bullying can have long-term consequences for the mental health of both bullies and their victims. 
A) Bullying can be verbal or physical. 
B) To be considered bullying,the aggression must be a direct,"in your face" type of encounter. 
C) Bullying is a worldwide phenomenon and occurs among all age groups and in all settings. 
D) Childhood bullying can have long-term consequences for the mental health of both bullies and their victims.

Question 14

An African-American candidate and a European-American candidate apply for a job.However,both are only moderately qualified for the position.The person making the hiring decision is a European-American.Which of the following statements best illustrates the most likely outcome?

Accepted Answer

A) The European­American will most likely be hired because he is given the "benefit of the doubt" regarding his abilities by the person hiring. 
B) The African-American will most likely be hired as the European-American making the decision will overcompensate out of a fear of being discriminatory. 
C) Neither candidate will be hired because they are only moderately qualified. 
D) There is no way to predict which candidate will be hired. 
A) The European­American will most likely be hired because he is given the "benefit of the doubt" regarding his abilities by the person hiring. 
B) The African-American will most likely be hired as the European-American making the decision will overcompensate out of a fear of being discriminatory. 
C) Neither candidate will be hired because they are only moderately qualified. 
D) There is no way to predict which candidate will be hired.

Question 15

In a small town were two wealthy families that had always competed and feuded with each other.When a tornado devastated the town,the two families worked together to rebuild the town.They cooperated because of

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive dissonance. 
B) a superordinate goal. 
C) status inequalities. 
D) the creation of positive stereotypes. 
A) cognitive dissonance. 
B) a superordinate goal. 
C) status inequalities. 
D) the creation of positive stereotypes.

Question 16

Stereotypes rob people of their individuality and are especially damaging when people begin to halfway believe the stereotypes applied to them or at least worry about how they appear in the presence of stereotypers.These persons are

Accepted Answer

A) exhibiting ethnocentrism. 
B) exhibiting a social dominance orientation. 
C) beginning to self-stereotype. 
D) becoming dogmatic. 
A) exhibiting ethnocentrism. 
B) exhibiting a social dominance orientation. 
C) beginning to self-stereotype. 
D) becoming dogmatic.

Question 17

After Sam watches his favorite TV hero wrestle the villian to the ground,he tries to use the same wrestling moves
on his older brother,who is teasing him.The best explanation for Sam's aggressive behavior would be the
__________ theory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After Sam watches his favorite TV hero...

Question 18

When people see Brenda's red hair,they assume she is high­strung,temperamental,and of Irish descent.This oversimplified view of Brenda is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A) dogmatic image. 
B) social stereotype. 
C) symbolic prejudice. 
D) justified image. 
A) dogmatic image. 
B) social stereotype. 
C) symbolic prejudice. 
D) justified image.

Question 19

According to the research of psychologists Conor Seyle and Matthew Newman,what has divided the United States into opposing camps over the last 10 years?

Accepted Answer

A) ethnic differences 
B) rich versus poor 
C) red states versus blue states regarding voting 
D) regional differences,that is,Southern,Western,Eastern,Northern 
A) ethnic differences 
B) rich versus poor 
C) red states versus blue states regarding voting 
D) regional differences,that is,Southern,Western,Eastern,Northern

Question 20

Assuming that "all Southerners are uneducated" is an example of a social _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Assuming that "all Southerners are uneducated" is...

Exam 73: Social Psychology: Antisocial Behavior

A condition in which two or more persons must depend on one another to meet each person's needs or goals is called

Authoritarians who think they are superior to everyone who is different,not just other ethnic groups,have been described as possessing a(n) _______ orientation.

A universal characteristic of stereotypes is

Regarding the effects of TV violence,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Examples of aggression include

Which of the following would NOT reduce prejudice?

Regarding the causes of aggression,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Right-wing authoritarianism describes the tendency of some people to highly value

Traditional classroom is to competition as the jigsaw classroom is to

More than 180 million humans were killed by other humans (an average of nearly one person every 18 seconds)during the 20th century.

Whenever Keith discusses current events with his classmates,he tends to be overly certain in his opinions and intolerant of anyone else's opinion.Even when evidence contradicts him,Keith finds it difficult to change his beliefs.Keith would be described as exhibiting

Which of the following is the method of reducing prejudice in which a student receives only a small segment of the information needed to complete a project or prepare for a test and then must share with others in the group?

Regarding bullying,which of the following statements is FALSE?

An African-American candidate and a European-American candidate apply for a job.However,both are only moderately qualified for the position.The person making the hiring decision is a European-American.Which of the following statements best illustrates the most likely outcome?

In a small town were two wealthy families that had always competed and feuded with each other.When a tornado devastated the town,the two families worked together to rebuild the town.They cooperated because of

Stereotypes rob people of their individuality and are especially damaging when people begin to halfway believe the stereotypes applied to them or at least worry about how they appear in the presence of stereotypers.These persons are

After Sam watches his favorite TV hero wrestle the villian to the ground,he tries to use the same wrestling moves on his older brother,who is teasing him.The best explanation for Sam's aggressive behavior would be the __________ theory.

When people see Brenda's red hair,they assume she is high­strung,temperamental,and of Irish descent.This oversimplified view of Brenda is an example of a

According to the research of psychologists Conor Seyle and Matthew Newman,what has divided the United States into opposing camps over the last 10 years?

Assuming that "all Southerners are uneducated" is an example of a social _______.

Introduction

How to Study Psychology

Introducing Psychology: Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science

Introducing Psychology: Psychology Then and Now

Introducing Psychology: the Psychology Experiment

Introducing Psychology: Non-Experimental Research Methods

Psychology in Action: Thinking Critically About the Media

Brain and Behavior: Neurons and the Nervous System

Brain and Behavior: Brain Research

Brain and Behavior: Hemispheres and Lobes of the Cortex

Brain and Behavior: Sub-Cortex and Endocrine System

Psychology in Action: Handedness

Human Development: Heredity and Environment

Human Development: Emotional and Social Development in Childhood

Human Development: Language and Cognitive Development in Childhood

Human Development: Adolescence and Adulthood

Psychology in Action: Well-Being and Happiness

Sensation and Perception: Sensory Processes

Sensation and Perception: Vision

Sensation and Perception: The Other Senses

Sensation and Perception: Perceptual Processes

Sensation and Perception: Perception and Objectivity

Psychology in Action: Extrasensory Perception

Consciousness: States of Consciousness

Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams

Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs

Psychology in Action: Exploring and Using Dreams

Conditioning and Learning: Types of Learning

Conditioning and Learning: Classical Conditioning

Conditioning and Learning: Operant Conditioning

Conditioning and Learning: Reinforcement and Punishment

Psychology in Action: Behavioral Self-Management

Memory: Memory Systems

Memory: Forgetting

Memory: Exceptional Memory and Improving Memory

Psychology in Action: Mnemonics

Cognition and Intelligence: Imagery, Concepts, and Language

Cognition and Intelligence: Problem Solving

Cognition and Intelligence: Creative Thinking and Intuition

Cognition and Intelligence: Intelligence

Psychology in Action: Enhancing Creativity

Motivation and Emotion: Overview of Motives and Emotions

Motivation and Emotion: Motivation in Detail

Motivation and Emotion: Emotion in Detail

Psychology in Action: Emotional Intelligence

Human Sexuality: Sexual Development and Orientation

Human Sexuality: Gender Development, Androgyny, and Gender Variance

Human Sexuality: Sexual Behavior, Response, and Attitudes

Psychology in Action: Sexual Problems

Personality: Overview of Personality

Personality: Trait Theories

Personality: Psychoanalytic and Humanistic Theories

Personality: Behavioral and Social Learning Theories

Psychology in Action: Understanding Shyness

Health, Stress, and Coping: Health Psychology

Health, Stress, and Coping: Stress, Frustration, and Conflict

Health, Stress, and Coping: Defenses, Helplessness, and Depression

Health, Stress, and Coping: Stress and Health

Psychology in Action: Stress Management

When people see Brenda's red hair,they assume she is highstrung,temperamental,and of Irish descent.This oversimplified view of Brenda is an example of a