Question 1

Which statement is not true of collectivistic cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  they expect to take care of their members 
B)  friendships are long-lasting 
C)  they believe people are responsible for their own misfortunes 
D)  group memberships are limited

Question 2

Briefly describe a friend of yours. Compare and contrast how attribution theory and implicit personality theory lead you to describe your friend in that way. Your answer should include definitions of the theories.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

If we have a healthy self-concept, the way others respond to us won't matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Belief in one's ability to handle different situations one might face is

Accepted Answer

A)  self-esteem 
B)  self-concept 
C)  self-image 
D)  self-efficacy

Question 5

_____ occurs when we respond positively to the high expectations others have of us.

Accepted Answer

A)  Social comparison 
B)  Self-efficacy 
C)  The halo effect 
D)  The Pygmalion effect

Question 6

Reviewing and editing your information on Facebook is a good way to start feeling depressed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which statement is not true of individualist cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  members are self-reliant and competitive 
B)  members believe they should be rewarded for personal achievement 
C)  group membership is flexible 
D)  friendships are long-lasting

Question 8

_____ is the second stage of the perception process.

Accepted Answer

A)  Selection 
B)  Interpretation 
C)  Proximity 
D)  Organization

Question 9

When you drive down the freeway and cut someone off, fundamental attribution theory predicts you'll say it's because you didn't see the other car rather than it's because you're an inattentive driver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

_____ theory argues that we tend to assume people have many positive traits if we know that they have a few positive traits.

Accepted Answer

A)  Symbolic interactionism 
B)  Attribution 
C)  Collectivist cultural 
D)  Implicit personality

Question 11

_____ theory argues that we tend to minimize personal responsibility for what we do poorly.

Accepted Answer

A)  Attribution 
B)  Implicit personality 
C)  Collectivist cultural 
D)  Symbolic interactionism

Question 12

_____ occurs when sense data is transmitted to the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  interpretation 
B)  selection 
C)  organization 
D)  perception

Question 13

Which statement is not true of stereotypes?

Accepted Answer

A)  they arise during the perception process 
B)  they allow us to quickly organize information 
C)  they are reflections of reality 
D)  they are exaggerations

Question 14

Identify the three elements of perception checking and demonstrate how you might use them in a particular situation you describe.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

You have organized your personal library into genres such as nonfiction, biographies, romance novels, science fiction, etc. Your behavior is similar to the perception process that helps us organize information based on

Accepted Answer

A)  proximity 
B)  similarity 
C)  salience 
D)  vividness

Question 16

You're driving down the freeway and someone cuts you off. According to attribution theory, which statement are you most likely to make in response?

Accepted Answer

A)  What a jerk! Watch where you're going. 
B)  Gosh, I didn't see that car. 
C)  Traffic is heavy today. 
D)  I wish I were home.

Question 17

For the following statements, indicate what it reflects
-What on earth have you been doing?

Accepted Answer

A)  fact 
B)  inference 
C)  request for feedback

Question 18

Explain why perception and self-concept are linked to civility. Your answer should include definitions of perception, self-concept, and civility.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Research indicates that _____ is an important determinant of our self-perception.

Accepted Answer

A)  social comparison 
B)  self-efficacy 
C)  the halo effect 
D)  the Pygmalion effect

Question 20

You're driving down the freeway and you cut someone off. According to attribution theory, which statement are you most likely to make when you realize what you've done?

Accepted Answer

A)  I need to be more alert. 
B)  Traffic is heavy today. 
C)  I wish I were home. 
D)  Gosh, I didn't see that car.

Exam 2: Perceiving the Self and Others

Which statement is not true of collectivistic cultures?

Briefly describe a friend of yours. Compare and contrast how attribution theory and implicit personality theory lead you to describe your friend in that way. Your answer should include definitions of the theories.

If we have a healthy self-concept, the way others respond to us won't matter.

Belief in one's ability to handle different situations one might face is

_____ occurs when we respond positively to the high expectations others have of us.

Reviewing and editing your information on Facebook is a good way to start feeling depressed.

Which statement is not true of individualist cultures?

_____ is the second stage of the perception process.

When you drive down the freeway and cut someone off, fundamental attribution theory predicts you'll say it's because you didn't see the other car rather than it's because you're an inattentive driver.

_____ theory argues that we tend to assume people have many positive traits if we know that they have a few positive traits.

_____ theory argues that we tend to minimize personal responsibility for what we do poorly.

_____ occurs when sense data is transmitted to the brain.

Which statement is not true of stereotypes?

Identify the three elements of perception checking and demonstrate how you might use them in a particular situation you describe.

You have organized your personal library into genres such as nonfiction, biographies, romance novels, science fiction, etc. Your behavior is similar to the perception process that helps us organize information based on

You're driving down the freeway and someone cuts you off. According to attribution theory, which statement are you most likely to make in response?

For the following statements, indicate what it reflects -What on earth have you been doing?

Explain why perception and self-concept are linked to civility. Your answer should include definitions of perception, self-concept, and civility.

Research indicates that _____ is an important determinant of our self-perception.

You're driving down the freeway and you cut someone off. According to attribution theory, which statement are you most likely to make when you realize what you've done?