Question 1

The frustration-aggression principle suggests that anger results when

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A)   false stereotypes influence perceptions of others.
B)   an attempt to achieve some goal is blocked.
C)   there are striking differences of opinion among group members.
D)   self-awareness and self-restraint are reduced.

Question 2

The difference between prejudice and discrimination is most similar to the difference between

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A)   ingroup bias and the just-world phenomenon.
B)   outgroup homogeneity and ingroup bias.
C)   blaming the victim and hindsight bias.
D)   attitude and behavior.

Question 3

Mr.Ignatenko thinks that most unemployed people are to blame for their own misfortune.His belief is best explained in terms of

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A)   the other-race effect.
B)   ingroup bias.
C)   outgroup homogeneity.
D)   the just-world phenomenon.

Question 4

Jackson agreed to Stanley's suggestion that they shoplift some video games.Later in the week,Jackson agreed to go along with Stanley's suggestion to steal a neighbor's expensive racing bike.Reflecting on what he had done,Jackson was surprised by his willingness to comply with Stanley's request.Jackson's experience illustrates

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A)   cognitive dissonance.
B)   the foot-in-the-door phenomenon.
C)   the fundamental attribution error.
D)   central route persuasion.

Question 5

Anton is the only juror to favor acquittal of the defendant in a murder trial.To influence the majority he should

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A)   express some uncertainty about his position.
B)   be self-confident and consistent in expressing his viewpoint.
C)   be the last member to speak and present his argument as briefly as possible.
D)   address his arguments specifically to the member of the majority who seems most disagreeable.

Question 6

Unjustifiable and negative behavior toward a group and its members is called

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A)   social scripts.
B)   blaming the victim.
C)   discrimination.
D)   hindsight bias.

Question 7

It is often difficult to legislate major social changes such as health care reform.But once such policies are in place,they tend to be cherished and preserved.This best illustrates the impact of

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A)   social scripts.
B)   system justification.
C)   hindsight bias.
D)   ingroup bias.

Question 8

The set of prescribed behaviors associated with a particular social position is best described as a(n)

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A)   cognitive dissonance.
B)   attribution.
C)   attitude.
D)   role.

Question 9

A sincere word of apology often helps to reduce the tension between two conflicting parties.This best illustrates the value of

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A)   the mere exposure effect.
B)   altruism.
C)   the bystander effect.
D)   conciliation.

Question 10

Joel's sexually violent behavior is influenced by his unrealistic sexual scripts,his social rejection,and his abuse of alcohol.A comprehensive understanding of Joel's behavior is most clearly provided by

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A)   the hindsight bias.
B)   the frustration-aggression principle.
C)   a biopsychosocial approach.
D)   scapegoat theory.

Question 11

A 16-year-old boy shoots a neighbor for no apparent reason.This vivid example strongly influences people's judgments of all teen boys because people

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A)   overestimate the impact of social influence on others' behavior.
B)   typically categorize other individuals on the basis of barely noticeable characteristics.
C)   estimate the frequency of group characteristics in terms of how memorable those characteristics are.
D)   strongly resent those who draw a lot of attention to themselves.

Question 12

Which of the following is LEAST likely to create deindividuation?

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A)   a feeling that one cannot be identified in a situation
B)   the heightening of self-awareness by taking a video of the event
C)   creating emotional arousal
D)   increasing the likelihood of antisocial behavior

Question 13

Repeated exposure to sexually explicit films causes viewers to

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A)   decrease men's readiness to behave aggressively toward women and to be less accepting of short prison sentences for convicted rapists.
B)   increase men's readiness to behave aggressively toward women and to be less accepting of short prison sentences for convicted rapists.
C)   increase men's readiness to behave aggressively toward women and to be more accepting of short prison sentences for convicted rapists.
D)   decrease men's readiness to behave aggressively toward women and to be more accepting of short prison sentences for convicted rapists.

Question 14

Research indicates that we often form more positive impressions of beautiful people than of those who are physically unattractive.Explain how advertisements,movies,and children's fairy tales might encourage this tendency.Use your knowledge of the factors that facilitate interpersonal attraction to suggest how people could be influenced to feel more positively about those who are physically unattractive.

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Question 15

In one experiment,White respondents typically took longer to identify words such as peace and paradise as "good" when the words were associated with Black-sounding names rather than White-sounding names.This best illustrated

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A)   explicit prejudice.
B)   the other-race effect.
C)   social scripts.
D)   implicit prejudice.

Question 16

The presence of others does not always lead to social facilitation because

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A)   an increasing familiarity with novel stimuli facilitates free riding.
B)   the loss of self-restraint often accompanies arousal and anonymity.
C)   arousal inhibits the correct performance of difficult tasks.
D)   group discussion enhances whatever attitude is initially dominant in a group.

Question 17

Tara has very strong opinions about a proposed tuition increase.However,when Tara becomes the student representative for the college board that proposed the raise in tuition,she develops a more favorable attitude about the tuition increase.Which theory best explains why?

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A)   attribution theory
B)   attitude theory
C)   cognitive dissonance theory
D)   role-playing theory

Question 18

The text indicates that the clusters of suicides that sometimes follow a highly publicized suicide may be the result of

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A)   suggestibility.
B)   social control.
C)   deindividuation.
D)   social facilitation.

Question 19

Kelly is a Republican and Carlos is a Democrat.Both believe that the members of their own political party are more fair-minded and trustworthy than members of any other party.This belief best illustrates

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A)   outgroup homogeneity.
B)   the just-world phenomenon.
C)   scapegoating.
D)   ingroup bias.

Question 20

People are most inclined to like those who are nearby.This most clearly illustrates the association between ________ and interpersonal attraction.

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A)   physical arousal
B)   beauty
C)   equity
D)   proximity

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The set of prescribed behaviors associated with a particular social position is best described as a(n)

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Unjustifiable and negative behavior toward a group and its members is called

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Mr.Ignatenko thinks that most unemployed people are to blame for their own misfortune.His belief is best explained in terms of

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In one experiment,White respondents typically took longer to identify words such as peace and paradise as "good" when the words were associated with Black-sounding names rather than White-sounding names.This best illustrated

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It is often difficult to legislate major social changes such as health care reform.But once such policies are in place,they tend to be cherished and preserved.This best illustrates the impact of

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People are most inclined to like those who are nearby.This most clearly illustrates the association between ________ and interpersonal attraction.

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Anton is the only juror to favor acquittal of the defendant in a murder trial.To influence the majority he should

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Kelly is a Republican and Carlos is a Democrat.Both believe that the members of their own political party are more fair-minded and trustworthy than members of any other party.This belief best illustrates

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The frustration-aggression principle suggests that anger results when

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Which of the following is LEAST likely to create deindividuation?

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Joel's sexually violent behavior is influenced by his unrealistic sexual scripts,his social rejection,and his abuse of alcohol.A comprehensive understanding of Joel's behavior is most clearly provided by

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The presence of others does not always lead to social facilitation because

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Tara has very strong opinions about a proposed tuition increase.However,when Tara becomes the student representative for the college board that proposed the raise in tuition,she develops a more favorable attitude about the tuition increase.Which theory best explains why?

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