Question 1

Theories formed from testable predictions are called:

Accepted Answer

A) assumptions. 
B) hypotheses. 
C) ideologies. 
D) values.

Question 2

Kiara,a researcher,conducts an experiment in a research laboratory to find out the effects of room temperature on a participant's state of mind.For this purpose,she exposes the participant to different room temperatures.Identify the independent variable in this experiment.

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A) the room temperature 
B) the participant's state of mind and emotions 
C) the results of the study 
D) the participant's sensitivity to varying temperatures

Question 3

Whether we label a woman as ambitious or aggressive is a reflection of our:

Accepted Answer

A) gender. 
B) values. 
C) intuitions. 
D) age.

Question 4

Correlational research allows us to:

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A) infer cause and effect. 
B) roughly predict one variable's effects on another variable. 
C) uncover independent variables. 
D) control variables.

Question 5

In the context of social psychology,identify a true statement about correlational research:

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A) It does not allow researchers to roughly predict the effects of one variable from another. 
B) It involves manipulating various important factors to see their effects on other factors. 
C) It cannot tell researchers whether one variable's effects cause another variable's effects. 
D) It involves examining important variables in controlled laboratory environments,rather than natural settings.

Question 6

Describe hindsight bias,and explain how it could influence how much the typical student prepares for a social psychology exam.

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Question 7

Chris Boyatzis and colleagues (1995)showed some elementary schoolchildren,but not others,an episode of the most popular-and violent-children's television program of the 1990s,Power Rangers.Identify the dependent variable in this research.

Accepted Answer

A) the content and duration of the television program 
B) the observed aggressive acts by the children who watched the program 
C) the peer pressure experienced by the children 
D) the behavior of the children who did not watch the program

Question 8

Research done in natural,real-life settings outside the laboratory is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) correlational research. 
B) experimental research. 
C) qualitative research. 
D) field research.

Question 9

One may infer that the postal-code regions of Scotland with the least overcrowding and unemployment also have the:

Accepted Answer

A) longest average lifespans. 
B) least longevity. 
C) greatest loneliness. 
D) least loneliness.

Question 10

Good theories do all of the following EXCEPT:

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A) summarize observations. 
B) make assumptions about concepts. 
C) make predictions that generate new research projects. 
D) suggest practical applications.

Question 11

In the context of social psychology,identify an example of hindsight bias.

Accepted Answer

A) Dominic is unsure about his exam results,but later when he learns that he passed the exam he claims to have known all along that he would score well. 
B) Anna,a researcher,pays more attention to a single piece of information rather than all available data in her research study. 
C) Dylan decides to join a prestigious college because his friends are doing so. 
D) Ava,a homemaker,believes that her son will play soccer well because he is also good in studies.

Question 12

A psychology professor conducts a research study to determine if there is a relationship between the time spent on studying and the grades achieved by college students.Which type of research is this?

Accepted Answer

A) correlational research 
B) experimental research 
C) controlled research 
D) hypothetical research

Question 13

Identify a true statement about theories:

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A) They are consensus statements about what one observes. 
B) They are ideas that summarize and explain facts. 
C) They are testable propositions that describe relationships that may exist between events. 
D) They are one's personal convictions about what is desirable and how others ought to behave.

Question 14

Chloe attributes the irrational behavior of her husband,George,to him having a bad day.Which of the following statements most likely represents this scenario?

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A) People tend to construct their social reality,regardless of its affects on others. 
B) People refuse to view objective reality through the lens of their beliefs. 
C) One's self-esteem weakens one's narcissistic behavior. 
D) One's behavior is independent of social influences and relevant contexts.

Question 15

Review the research conducted on the factors that may alter the results one acquires from survey research.Include issues related to samples,wording of questions,response options,and order of questions.

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Question 16

The experimental factor that a researcher manipulates in a study is called the _____ variable.

Accepted Answer

A) control 
B) independent 
C) dependent 
D) correlational

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of how our attitudes and behavior are shaped by external social forces?

Accepted Answer

A) Our personality disposition affects our choices. 
B) Our inherited human nature predisposes us to react in certain ways. 
C) Our political attitudes influence our voting behavior. 
D) Our standards regarding promptness,openness,and clothing vary across different cultures.

Exam 1: Introducing Social Psychology