Question 1

Research shows that the presence of others increases performance, irrespective of task complexity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What are the three conditions that are necessary for intergroup contact to have positive consequences?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the three conditions that are...

Question 3

When pushed to its extreme, ____________ can lead to groupthink.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When pushed to its extreme, ____________ can...

Question 4

Which of the following statements about benevolent sexists is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  They view women positively as long as they conform to traditional stereotypes. 
B)  They view women as equal to men. 
C)  They view women as incompetent and weak. 
D)  They hold negative attitudes of women.

Question 5

Who first observed the tendency for people to perform better when in front of an audience, a phenomenon also known as social facilitation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zajonc 
B)  Allport 
C)  Eysenck 
D)  James

Question 6

Victims of social exclusion and rejection are more likely to display antisocial behaviour, including aggression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In a survey by the UK Department of Health (2014), __________ of respondents believed that those with a mental illness should be excluded from public office.

Accepted Answer

A)  half 
B)  16% 
C)  28% 
D)  71%

Question 8

In Milgram's (1963) experiment, participants were invited to take part in a study on the effects of ____________ on _____________.

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The answer of In Milgram's (1963) experiment, participants were invited...

Question 9

Some psychologists have argued that _____________ may explain both social facilitation and social inhibition. In fact, it is the concern about being evaluated by others, rather than the mere __________ of others, that causes physiological arousal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some psychologists have argued that _____________ may...

Question 10

According to the __________ hypothesis, we tend to prefer those who are similar in physical attraction to us as we estimate that they will have a similar opinion on us, reducing the risk of being rejected.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the __________ hypothesis, we tend...

Question 11

According to a leading social theory, ___________, the imparting of personal information about yourself to another person, plays a crucial role in how friendships develop over time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to a leading social theory, ___________,...

Question 12

The F-scale (Adorno et al., 1950) was created based on a sample composed by an equal number of white and black participants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Groups can be based on _________ (e.g. family), __________ (e.g. student body, work colleagues), __________ categories (e.g. gender, ethnicity), or looser associations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Groups can be based on _________ (e.g....

Question 14

Which of the following psychologists is associated with the 'authoritarian personality' theory of prejudice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sidanius 
B)  Adorno 
C)  Allport 
D)  Sherif

Question 15

According to your textbook, ___________ is proposed as a possible cause of the cover-up of the Pennsylvania State University assistant football coach, who was found guilty of 48 counts of sexual abuse against children.

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The answer of According to your textbook, ___________ is proposed...

Question 16

Research suggests that physical appearance in a potential romantic partner is important to both men and women to the same extent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Discuss the role of looks-for-status exchange in interpersonal attraction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the role of looks-for-status exchange in...

Question 18

Milgram proposed that anyone can potentially be influenced by an authority figure to behave aggressively if certain conditions are in place. Discuss these conditions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Milgram proposed that anyone can potentially be...

Question 19

Why did participants in Asch's (1951) study agree with someone whose answer was clearly incorrect? Discuss the phenomenon of conformity in terms of social influence.

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The answer of Why did participants in Asch's (1951) study...

Question 20

For the social penetration theory, __________ plays a crucial role in how friendships develop over time.

Accepted Answer

A)  similarity 
B)  familiarity 
C)  self-disclosure 
D)  social inclusion

Exam 19: Interpersonal, Group, and Intergroup Processes

Research shows that the presence of others increases performance, irrespective of task complexity.

What are the three conditions that are necessary for intergroup contact to have positive consequences?

When pushed to its extreme, ____________ can lead to groupthink.

Which of the following statements about benevolent sexists is TRUE?

Who first observed the tendency for people to perform better when in front of an audience, a phenomenon also known as social facilitation?

Victims of social exclusion and rejection are more likely to display antisocial behaviour, including aggression.

In a survey by the UK Department of Health (2014) , __________ of respondents believed that those with a mental illness should be excluded from public office.

In Milgram's (1963) experiment, participants were invited to take part in a study on the effects of on _.

Some psychologists have argued that ___ may explain both social facilitation and social inhibition. In fact, it is the concern about being evaluated by others, rather than the mere of others, that causes physiological arousal.

According to the __________ hypothesis, we tend to prefer those who are similar in physical attraction to us as we estimate that they will have a similar opinion on us, reducing the risk of being rejected.

According to a leading social theory, ___________, the imparting of personal information about yourself to another person, plays a crucial role in how friendships develop over time.

The F-scale (Adorno et al., 1950) was created based on a sample composed by an equal number of white and black participants.

Groups can be based on _ (e.g. family), (e.g. student body, work colleagues), ____ categories (e.g. gender, ethnicity), or looser associations.

Which of the following psychologists is associated with the 'authoritarian personality' theory of prejudice?

According to your textbook, ___________ is proposed as a possible cause of the cover-up of the Pennsylvania State University assistant football coach, who was found guilty of 48 counts of sexual abuse against children.

Research suggests that physical appearance in a potential romantic partner is important to both men and women to the same extent.

Discuss the role of looks-for-status exchange in interpersonal attraction.

Milgram proposed that anyone can potentially be influenced by an authority figure to behave aggressively if certain conditions are in place. Discuss these conditions.

Why did participants in Asch's (1951) study agree with someone whose answer was clearly incorrect? Discuss the phenomenon of conformity in terms of social influence.

For the social penetration theory, __________ plays a crucial role in how friendships develop over time.