Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a reason why inference processes often depart from normative models?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social perceiver seeks to meet alternative goals 
B)  Capacity limitations on short-term memory 
C)  Rapid inference processes serve as a buffer, preserving self-esteem with error-prone judgments 
D)  Rapidly changing environment with multiple demands pressures the social perceiver for efficiency as well as accuracy 
A)  Social perceiver seeks to meet alternative goals 
B)  Capacity limitations on short-term memory 
C)  Rapid inference processes serve as a buffer, preserving self-esteem with error-prone judgments 
D)  Rapidly changing environment with multiple demands pressures the social perceiver for efficiency as well as accuracy

Question 2

Which of the following is most likely to result in a lower "dilution effect" when making inferences?

Accepted Answer

A)  When the perceiver is accountable to others, and therefore motivated by accuracy 
B)  When the perceiver learns particularly unusual additional information about the target 
C)  When the perceiver believes strongly in the significance of the initial information 
D)  When the perceiver uses as much information as possible to make the inference 
A)  When the perceiver is accountable to others, and therefore motivated by accuracy 
B)  When the perceiver learns particularly unusual additional information about the target 
C)  When the perceiver believes strongly in the significance of the initial information 
D)  When the perceiver uses as much information as possible to make the inference

Question 3

Which of the following best describes what is known about "thin slices of behavior"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accurate judgments can be reached within seconds 
B)  The timeframe of judgments depends on familiarity with the topic 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Accurate judgments can be reached within seconds 
B)  The timeframe of judgments depends on familiarity with the topic 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  None of the above

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a reason why assumptions of rationality have endured in social cognition research on human inferential processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research has shown that people follow primarily rational inference processes 
B)  Research assumes inferences to be goal-directed, motivating the social perceiver to utilize rational inference processes 
C)  Normative models provide reference points against which researchers can compare social inferences 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Research has shown that people follow primarily rational inference processes 
B)  Research assumes inferences to be goal-directed, motivating the social perceiver to utilize rational inference processes 
C)  Normative models provide reference points against which researchers can compare social inferences 
D)  None of the above

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the effects of accountability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accountability increases dilution effects by threatening participants with punishment for stereotypical responses 
B)  Accountability reduces dilution effects by requiring participants to make an inference as quickly as possible 
C)  Accountability increases dilution effects by requiring participants to justify their judgments to the experimenter 
D)  Accountability reduces dilution effects by rewarding participants for thoughtful, complex judgments 
A)  Accountability increases dilution effects by threatening participants with punishment for stereotypical responses 
B)  Accountability reduces dilution effects by requiring participants to make an inference as quickly as possible 
C)  Accountability increases dilution effects by requiring participants to justify their judgments to the experimenter 
D)  Accountability reduces dilution effects by rewarding participants for thoughtful, complex judgments

Question 6

In a controversial 1977 paper, researchers Nisbett and Wilson made which of the following claims regarding cognitive processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  People have full introspective access to their cognitive processes 
B)  People have introspective access, but they do not develop it until they reach adulthood 
C)  People have little to no introspective access to their cognitive processes 
D)  None of the above 
A)  People have full introspective access to their cognitive processes 
B)  People have introspective access, but they do not develop it until they reach adulthood 
C)  People have little to no introspective access to their cognitive processes 
D)  None of the above

Question 7

Many young people without children perceive the prevalence of young children crying in public and think, "My future) kids would never behave so badly - I will be a much better parent than those other people!" This sort of thinking could best be seen as an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Illusory correlations 
B)  Thin slicing 
C)  Motivated reasoning 
D)  Illusion of control 
A)  Illusory correlations 
B)  Thin slicing 
C)  Motivated reasoning 
D)  Illusion of control

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a condition in which characterizing information on the basis of preexistent theories is problematic?

Accepted Answer

A)  If the theory overrules consideration of data 
B)  If the theory is faulty or suspect 
C)  If the theory is used to characterize data, but the social perceiver does not acknowledge the use of the theory 
D)  None of the above 
A)  If the theory overrules consideration of data 
B)  If the theory is faulty or suspect 
C)  If the theory is used to characterize data, but the social perceiver does not acknowledge the use of the theory 
D)  None of the above

Question 9

When is regression to the mean least effective in terms of predicting future outcomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  When some data points are extreme 
B)  When the available data on past outcomes are from a relatively recent time period 
C)  When conditions in the environment are changing 
D)  When the environment is relatively stable, but there has been a "spike" in extreme values 
A)  When some data points are extreme 
B)  When the available data on past outcomes are from a relatively recent time period 
C)  When conditions in the environment are changing 
D)  When the environment is relatively stable, but there has been a "spike" in extreme values

Which of the following is NOT a reason why inference processes often depart from normative models?

Which of the following is most likely to result in a lower "dilution effect" when making inferences?

Which of the following best describes what is known about "thin slices of behavior"?

Which of the following is NOT a reason why assumptions of rationality have endured in social cognition research on human inferential processes?

Which of the following best describes the effects of accountability?

In a controversial 1977 paper, researchers Nisbett and Wilson made which of the following claims regarding cognitive processes?

Many young people without children perceive the prevalence of young children crying in public and think, "My future) kids would never behave so badly - I will be a much better parent than those other people!" This sort of thinking could best be seen as an example of which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT a condition in which characterizing information on the basis of preexistent theories is problematic?

When is regression to the mean least effective in terms of predicting future outcomes?

Section 1 : Introduction

Section 2: Introduction

Section 1 : Dual Modes in Social Cognition

Section 2: Dual Modes in Social Cognition

Section 1 : Attention and Encoding

Section 2: Attention and Encoding

Section 1 : Representation in Memory

Section 2: Representation in Memory

Section 1 : Self in Social Cognition

Section 2: Self in Social Cognition

Section 1 : Attribution Processes

Section 2: Attribution Processes

Section 1 : Heuristics and Shortcuts: Efficiency in Inference and Decision Making

Section 2: Heuristics and Shortcuts: Efficiency in Inference and Decision Making

Section 2: Accuracy and Efficiency in Social Interference

Section 1 : Cognitive Structures of Attitudes

Section 2: Cognitive Structures of Attitudes

Section 1 : Cognitive Processing of Attitudes

Section 2: Cognitive Processing of Attitudes

Section 1 : Stereotyping: Cognition and Bias

Section 2: Stereotyping: Cognition and Bias

Section 1 : Prejudice: Interplay of Cognitive and Affective Biases

Section 2: Prejudice: Interplay of Cognitive and Affective Biases

Section 1 : From Social Cognition to Affect

Section 2: From Social Cognition to Affect

Section 1 : From Affect to Social Cognition

Section 2: From Affect to Social Cognition

Section 1 : Behaviour and Cognition

Section 2: Behaviour and Cognition

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Exam 8: Section 1 : Accuracy and Efficiency in Social Interference

Which of the following is NOT a reason why inference processes often depart from normative models?

Which of the following is most likely to result in a lower "dilution effect" when making inferences?

Which of the following best describes what is known about "thin slices of behavior"?

Which of the following is NOT a reason why assumptions of rationality have endured in social cognition research on human inferential processes?

Which of the following best describes the effects of accountability?

In a controversial 1977 paper, researchers Nisbett and Wilson made which of the following claims regarding cognitive processes?

Many young people without children perceive the prevalence of young children crying in public and think, "My future) kids would never behave so badly - I will be a much better parent than those other people!" This sort of thinking could best be seen as an example of which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT a condition in which characterizing information on the basis of preexistent theories is problematic?

When is regression to the mean least effective in terms of predicting future outcomes?

Section 1 : Introduction

Section 2: Introduction

Section 1 : Dual Modes in Social Cognition

Section 2: Dual Modes in Social Cognition

Section 1 : Attention and Encoding

Section 2: Attention and Encoding

Section 1 : Representation in Memory

Section 2: Representation in Memory

Section 1 : Self in Social Cognition

Section 2: Self in Social Cognition

Section 1 : Attribution Processes

Section 2: Attribution Processes

Section 1 : Heuristics and Shortcuts: Efficiency in Inference and Decision Making

Section 2: Heuristics and Shortcuts: Efficiency in Inference and Decision Making

Section 2: Accuracy and Efficiency in Social Interference

Section 1 : Cognitive Structures of Attitudes

Section 2: Cognitive Structures of Attitudes

Section 1 : Cognitive Processing of Attitudes

Section 2: Cognitive Processing of Attitudes

Section 1 : Stereotyping: Cognition and Bias

Section 2: Stereotyping: Cognition and Bias

Section 1 : Prejudice: Interplay of Cognitive and Affective Biases

Section 2: Prejudice: Interplay of Cognitive and Affective Biases

Section 1 : From Social Cognition to Affect

Section 2: From Social Cognition to Affect

Section 1 : From Affect to Social Cognition

Section 2: From Affect to Social Cognition

Section 1 : Behaviour and Cognition

Section 2: Behaviour and Cognition

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