Deck 1: An Introduction to Social Psychology

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

diversity

Question 2

Which of the following describes the study of understanding how individuals thinks about and remember other people and social situations

A) social cognition
B) social behavior
C) anthropology
D) sociology

Answer 2

social cognition

Question 3

Lewin's equation shows that which two factors influence individual behaviors

A) potential response and aggressive tendency
B) prejudice and prosocial behavior
C) personality and environment
D) peer influence and risk-taking behaviors

Answer 3

personality and environment

Question 4

Studying how advertisers persuade consumers to buy their product is an example of which type of persuasion

A) overt
B) subtle
C) forceful
D) cultural

Question 5

A researcher who is interested in how each person defines himself or herself studies which aspect of social psychology

A) social thinking
B) social influence
C) social behavior
D) social norms

Question 6

A researcher who is interested in romantic relationships would study which aspect of social psychology

A) social thinking
B) social influence
C) social behavior
D) social norms

Question 7

Social psychology is different from clinical psychology because clinical psychology primarily focuses on which of the following

A) the influence of groups on the individual
B) the unhealthy patterns of abnormal behavior
C) the affect of culture on the individual
D) the strength and virtues of humans

Question 8

Which of the following disciplines primarily employs observational research methods

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

A researcher who asks questions related to conformity and prejudice likely studies which aspect of social psychology

A) social thinking
B) social influence
C) social behavior
D) social norms

Question 11

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

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 12

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

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

Question 13

A study is researching how a particular subculture is geared toward certain behaviors. With which discipline are the researchers likely associated

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

Question 14

Lewin hypothesized that which leadership style would yield the highest quality work

A) laissez-faire
B) authoritarian
C) fascist
D) democratic

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

A researcher is using observational methods to understand one particular culture's views of appropriate grieving behaviors. With which discipline is the researcher likely associated

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

Question 17

How did Kurt Lewin, the "father of social psychology," gain the respect of others in the field

A) by applying the scientific method to the study of human thought
B) by sharing his theories on the influence of childhood experiences on adult personality
C) by asking questions about personality and individual perceptions of the world
D) by listening carefully and honoring the perceptions of others

Question 18

What term describes the scientific study of human strengths and virtues

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

Question 19

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

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 20

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

Question 21

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

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 22

Which term refers to biological or physiological influences on our thoughts and behaviors

A) nurture
B) nature
C) interaction
D) cognition

Question 23

How do single-blind and double-blind experiments isolate causal variables

A) by equalizing the make up of each group
B) by attempting to prove the hypothesis is incorrect
C) by observing interactions between experimenters and researchers
D) by removing potential research bias

Question 24

A researchers uses falsification when _____.

A) equalizing the make up of each group
B) attempting to prove the hypothesis is incorrect
C) observing interactions between experimenters and researchers
D) removing potential research bias

Question 25

A researcher is conducting a study in which the participants do not know whether they are part of the control or experimental group. The researcher, however, does know to which group each participant belongs. Which type of experiment is this

A) single-blind
B) double-blind
C) random assignment
D) observational research

Question 26

Which term refers to life circumstances that influence our thoughts and behaviors

A) nurture
B) nature
C) interaction
D) cognition

Question 27

In a social psychological study, a group of students are left in a classroom during an exam and observed to determine whether they will choose to cheat. Which important question of social psychology does this study seek to explore

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) What are the benefits and drawbacks of living in groups?

Question 28

Which important question of social psychology explores the influence of nature or nurture

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 people decide whether to maintain romantic relationships?

Question 29

A study compares the social behaviors between individuals in eastern and western cultures. Which important question of social psychology does this study seek to explore

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

Question 30

Which discipline seeks to differentiate humans from other species

A) positive psychology
B) comparative social psychology
C) anthropology
D) sociology

Question 31

A researcher hypothesizes that people are attracted to one another based primarily on physical appearance. The same researcher conducts experiments to prove that people are primarily attracted to others based on other factors, such as shared interests and common goals. Which of the following describes what the researcher is doing

A) random assignment
B) falsification
C) comparative social psychology
D) action research

Question 32

Which of the following is an example of comparative social psychology

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 33

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

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 34

Which term describes the combination of several influences on an outcome

A) behaviors
B) personalities
C) interactions
D) environments

Question 35

Experiments isolate which of the following better than any other research method

A) interactions
B) causal variables
C) behaviors
D) false dichotomies

Question 36

Many psychologists note that pitting nature and nurture against one another is an example of a false _____.

A) conflict
B) interaction
C) cognition
D) dichotomy

Question 37

Research examining whether violent television shows makes children more violent is an example of a study that seeks to explore which important social psychological question

A) Are humans special
B) What are the benefits and drawbacks of living in groups
C) Are we shaped more by biological factors of environmental factors
D) How do media outlets shape our thoughts and behaviors?

Question 38

As a part of your research, you would like to discover how certain behaviors occur in their natural environment. Which experimental technique would be the best to use

A) case study
B) survey
C) archival research
D) observational research

Question 39

A study tries to determine whether students rely on evidence or gut-instinct when making career decisions. Which important social psychological question does this study explore

A) How do media outlets shape our thoughts and behaviors
B) Are humans special
C) Do people think logically or intuitively
D) Are we shaped more by biological factors of environmental factors?

Question 40

Falsification encourages which of the following

A) healthy skepticism
B) isolation of causal variables
C) elimination of researcher bias
D) equalization of experimental groups

Question 41

Which experimental technique asks people for their personal, hidden views

A) case study
B) survey
C) archival research
D) observational study

Question 42

One of the first steps to determining how each topic applies to your own life is to_____.

A) determine which topics interest you
B) examine which topics are least complex
C) determine which topics are most popular
D) examine the number of existing experiments on the topic

Question 43

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

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

Question 44

Considering how you might have responded as a participant of a certain social psychological experiment is an example of which idea

A) applying concepts of social psychology to your own life
B) furthering social psychological thought on a concept
C) understanding the subcomponents of a social psychological concept
D) isolating causal variables of a social psychological concept

Question 45

How can you better learn the subcomponents of a larger social psychological concept

A) analyze self-report scales used to measure the concept
B) apply the concept to your own life
C) consider experimental methods that could be used to study the concept
D) create your own hypothesis on the concept

Question 46

Which research tool makes al groups in a particular experiment equal before any intervention takes place

A) single-blind procedure
B) double-blind procedure
C) random assignment to groups
D) observational research methods

Question 47

Examining the self-report scales used to study a concept will help you _____.

A) demonstrate how to form an experiment on the concept
B) understand the concept's subcomponents
C) further social psychological thought on the concept
D) isolate causal variables of the concept

Question 48

After reading about false dichotomies, you examine your own analysis of a social psychological experiment to ensure you have not applied a false dichotomy in your own work. This will likely help you_____.

A) remember the concept
B) eliminate researcher bias
C) ensure experimental groups are equal
D) isolate causal variables

Question 49

Why do researchers use falsification

A) to eliminate potential bias.
B) to prove the validity of their hypothesis.
C) to isolate causal variables
D) to apply scientific principles to problem solving

Question 50

Which are single instances or examples that have often further the field of psychological science

A) case studies
B) surveys
C) archival research
D) observational studies

Question 51

How does random assignment isolate causal variables

A) by equalizing the make up of each group
B) by attempting to prove the hypothesis is incorrect
C) by observing interactions between experimenters and researchers
D) by removing potential research bias

Question 52

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

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

Question 53

After reading about falsification, you attempt to apply it to one of your own hypotheses. This is an example of _____.

A) positive psychology
B) a false dichotomy
C) critical thinking
D) an interaction

Question 54

Which of the following experimental techniques applies new analysis to data that was originally collected for a different purpose

A) case study
B) survey
C) archival research
D) observational study

Question 55

Random assignment to groups helps to ensure that _____.

A) participants do not know to which group they belong
B) researcher bias does not skew experimental results
C) only a single difference exists between experimental groups
D) a researcher's hypothesis cannot be disproved

Question 56

Which term describes the ability to test whether a hypothesis can be disproved

A) single-blind procedure
B) double-blind procedure
C) false dichotomy
D) falsification

Question 57

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

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

Question 58

After learning about a new social psychology concept, Lorraina takes a moment to analyze and apply the concept to a different situation. She tries to keep an open mind and apply the concept using the scientific method. How is Lorraina attempting to applying social psychology to her own life and experiences

A) by using self-report scales
B) by employing falsification
C) by using critical thinking
D) by eliminating her own bias

Question 59

Many topics and concepts become more interesting when you do which of the following

A) critically analyze the topic or concept
B) apply the topic or concept to yourself
C) try to disprove the topic concept
D) examine the concept using scientific principles

Question 60

Which of the following experimental techniques can reveal behaviors in their natural environments

A) case studies
B) surveys
C) archival research
D) observational studies

Question 61

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) 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 62

What makes understanding theoretical concepts easier to remember

A) attempting to prove they are false
B) analyzing them with scientific principles
C) identifying ways in which the concepts may contain bias
D) applying them to your own life

Question 63

You form an opinion on why people choose to maintain romantic relationships after reading a researcher's analysis of the topic following an experiment. Then, you take a moment to analyze the validity of your own opinion and explore other reasons why people maintain romantic relationships. This exercise will help you_____.

A) isolate causal variables in the researcher's experiment
B) eliminate bias when conducting experiments on why people maintain romantic relationships
C) create a deeper understanding of why people maintain romantic relationships
D) learn the subcomponents of why people maintain romantic relationships with others.

Question 64

Action research is the application of scientific principles to social problem solving.

Question 65

What describes the ability to analyze and explore new ideas in an open-minded way

A) positive psychology
B) critical thinking
C) falsification
D) interaction

Question 66

Which of the following questions exemplifies how you might critically analyze your own opinions after each section of the text

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) exploring ideas in new and open-minded ways

Question 67

Experiments accomplish elimination of researcher bias better than any other research approach.

Question 68

A double-blind experiment helps to ensure all groups are relatively equal.

Question 69

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

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

Question 70

You form an opinion on why prejudice and stereotypes exist and persist over time after reading a chapter from your textbook. Then, you take a moment to analyze the validity of your own opinion and explore other reasons why prejudice and stereotypes exist and persist. What does this exemplify

A) an interaction with your own opinion
B) social influence on your opinion
C) falsification of your opinion
D) a critical analysis of your own opinion

Question 71

The scientific method requires which of the following

A) elimination of researcher bias
B) compilation of sound self-knowledge
C) skeptical questioning of observations
D) falsification of stated hypotheses

Question 72

Which is a component of critical thinking

A) implementation of self-report scales
B) analysis of new ideas
C) application of concepts to one's life
D) falsification of stated hypotheses

Question 73

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

Question 74

Most early psychologists in the United States studied non-human animals because their behaviors were easily observed.

Question 75

Comparative social psychology is most often used to explore the important question of why stereotypes exist and persist.

Question 76

Social psychology focuses on both positive and negative behaviors.

Question 77

People are intensely social animals.

Question 78

Cultural norms and values are usually communicated in subtle, informal ways.

Question 79

Wilhelm Wundt is most known for his controversial theories about how hidden thoughts come out in dreams

Question 80

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

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