Exam 31: Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future

Define and provide an example of the upward social comparison.

According to the text,global warming effects do NOT include

There is now strong evidence that significant global warming

Why does materialism fail to satisfy?

Summarize the research showing how increased materialism has taken place during the last 30 years.

Social comparison is

How have the values of U.S.college students changed since 1971?

Birth rates in developing nations have

"new consciousness?"

Define and provide an example of the adaptation-level phenomenon.

The top-rated objective among entering collegians today is

Increased consumption,such as the burning of coal and oil to generate electricity,has contributed to

Steve strives for intimacy,personal growth,and ways to contribute to his community,whereas Ben works at "getting ahead" financially.In all likelihood

Rising air temperatures in the arctic is causing all of the following EXCEPT the

For today's collegians,the goal of _______ has been at the top of their list in recent years.

The fact that affluent people often feel as frustrated as those who have less can be understood in terms of

Joseph has just received a 5% increase in his salary.However,after learning that his coworkers have all received 10% increases,Joseph becomes upset with his employer and dissatisfied with his raise.We can understand Joseph's feelings in terms of

Rising affluence in the U.S.has not produced increased happiness because

Which of the following does NOT characterize Americans over the last 40 years?

Among entering collegians,the proportion considering it "very important or essential" that they become "very well off financially" _______ between 1970 and 2012.