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\nSocial Psychology1.\u00a0People who watch violent television shows view the world as more dangerous.\u00a0Which of the following explains this effect?a.\u00a0Violence becomes a salient stimulus for them.b.\u00a0They become more aggressive by watching such shows.c.\u00a0They develop a false consensus bias after watching the shows.d.\u00a0People become less belligerent by watching such shows.2.\u00a0You like your refrigerator because of the features that it offers.\u00a0This attitude toward therefrigerator is determined by your _____.a.\u00a0affectb.\u00a0behaviorc.\u00a0feelingd.\u00a0cognition3.\u00a0Lewin\u2019s equation indicates that _____.a.\u00a0a person\u2019s success of failure is not a function of his personal characteristicsb.\u00a0behavior of a person is a function of person variables and situation variablesc.\u00a0people are born with skills and they can use these skills under all circumstancesd.\u00a0social situation is not a strong influence in determining person characteristics4.\u00a0Individuals have a tendency to affiliate with, accept, and be accepted by the peoplearound them.\u00a0This tendency refers to their _____.a.\u00a0self-concernb.\u00a0social powerc.\u00a0self esteemd.\u00a0other-concern5.\u00a0Likeliness of cognitive dissonance is reduced if people _____.a.\u00a0fail constantly in various facets of lifeb.\u00a0can find strong external justifications for their actions.c.\u00a0can internally attribute their achievements and failuresd.\u00a0fail to show justice to their abilities6.\u00a0The members of a society tend to behave in ways that are shared by other members andperceived by them as appropriate.\u00a0Such shared beliefs are referred to as _____.a.\u00a0other-concernsb.\u00a0culture blocksc.\u00a0social normsd.\u00a0collectivist ideals
\n7.\u00a0Which of the following is the major goal of intimidation strategy?a.\u00a0Creating fearb.\u00a0Creating respectc.\u00a0Creating guiltd.\u00a0Creating pity8.\u00a0You often think about the people around you.\u00a0You also create knowledge about them byunderstanding them.\u00a0This process is referred to as _____.a.\u00a0social cognitionb.\u00a0kin selectionc.\u00a0evolutionary adaptationd.\u00a0social screening9.\u00a0Powell is in a state of gloominess after failing in a test that he took recently.\u00a0He feelsintensely worried for a short period of time.\u00a0The feelings that Powell is experiencing isan example of a(n) _____.a.\u00a0emotionb.\u00a0affectc.\u00a0cognitiond.\u00a0mood10.\u00a0Which of the following country\u2019s people will most likely have high public selfconsciousness?a.\u00a0USAb.\u00a0Canadac.\u00a0Japand.\u00a0France11.\u00a0An organization decides to conduct an experimental research to identify the factors thatinfluence productivity in an organization.\u00a0In this study, productivity is a(n) _____ variable.a.\u00a0dependentb.\u00a0independentc.\u00a0causald.\u00a0common-causal12.\u00a0Which of the following could initiate automatic cognition?a.\u00a0A new project that you undertakeb.\u00a0A routine job that you perform at workc.\u00a0A game that is based on logical interpretationd.\u00a0A problem based on multiple concepts 2
\n13.\u00a0A group of students was asked to play a racing game.\u00a0Another group was asked to play aslow moving game that simulates every day activities of human beings.\u00a0After playing thegame, the group that played the racing game seemed more active than the group workedon the simulation.\u00a0Which of the following has caused this occurrence?a.\u00a0Primingb.\u00a0Controlled cognitionc.\u00a0False consensusd.\u00a0False imagery14.\u00a0Which of the following statements is true about suppressing our emotions to dealwith a negative affect?a.\u00a0Avoidance is a better strategy than this.b.\u00a0It prevents negative emotions from shooting back.c.\u00a0It might work out only for a short while.d.\u00a0It provides a long term solution to negative affects.\u00a0
\n15.\u00a0A group of research participants were divided into two equal groups for the purpose of aresearch.\u00a0One group consumes alcohol whereas the other group remains sober.\u00a0All theparticipants are then asked to perform a potentially dangerous act.\u00a0Which of thefollowing developments is likely in this case?a.\u00a0The group that has not consumed alcohol will not use cognitive component.b.\u00a0The group that consumed alcohol will not use cognitive component.c.\u00a0The group that consumed alcohol will not use affective component.d.\u00a0The group that consumed alcohol is more likely to perform the dangerous act.16.\u00a0Arthur leads a team of fifteen people and makes decisions without consulting themembers.\u00a0Arthur believes that the decisions that he make are the best and his teammembers are happy with the decisions.\u00a0However, his team members are not contentedwith many of Arthur\u2019s decisions.\u00a0Arthur is experiencing a(n) _____.a.\u00a0cognitive conflictb.\u00a0false consensus biasc.\u00a0representativeness heuristicd.\u00a0availability heuristic17.\u00a0You tend to accept social norms and follow your peers to be accepted by them moregenerally.\u00a0This tendency is referred to as _____.a.\u00a0other-concernb.\u00a0kin selectionc.\u00a0self-concernd.\u00a0evolutionary adaptation
\n18.\u00a0People want to go beyond their negative expectations and prevent those expectationsfrom biasing their judgments.\u00a0What prevents them from making such adjustments?a.\u00a0The problem of availability biasb.\u00a0The process of mental anchoringc.\u00a0The problem of cognitive dissonanced.\u00a0The process of controlled thinking19.\u00a0Albert takes a logic test.\u00a0He expects a high score but scores low in the test.\u00a0This error injudgment is caused by _____.a.\u00a0anchoring and adjustmentb.\u00a0counterfactual thinkingc.\u00a0false consensus biasd.\u00a0overconfidence20.\u00a0When existing schemas change on the basis of new information we call the process:a.\u00a0accommodation.b.\u00a0assimilation.c.\u00a0transformation.d.\u00a0restructuring.21.\u00a0Which of the following will occur to people when the sympathetic nervous system isactivated?a.\u00a0They become emotionally stable and act responsibly.b.\u00a0People will get exhausted and lose their senses completely.c.\u00a0Increased blood pressure, heart rate, and perspiration results in them.d.\u00a0Low heart rate, reduced metabolism, and lethargy are the consequences.22. Which of the following observations is true about basic emotions?a. These emotions require systematic interpretation.b. These emotions happen very quickly.c. These emotions are more cognitively based.d. These emotions provide us with complex feelings about our social worlds.
\n23.\u00a0How do men and women differ in terms of emotions?a. Women report being less open to experiencing emotions.b. Unlike men, women do not experience secondary emotions.c. Unlike women, men do not experience secondary emotions.d. Women more accurately identify emotions in others than men.\u00a0
\n24.\u00a0Charles experiences depression after consuming a drug that is meant to instigatehappiness.\u00a0Charles is less likely to attribute the feeling of depression to the drug if________.a.\u00a0he is informed about the nature of the drugb.\u00a0he is experiencing some form of arousalc.\u00a0he is unaware of the effects of the drugd.\u00a0he is experiencing arousal from an external source
\n25.\u00a0How does stress contribute to heart disease?a. Stress increases the production of blood within the body.b. Stress reduces the ability of the blood vessels to conduct blood through the arteries.c. Stress causes an increase in the radius of blood vessels and arteries.d. Stress causes changes in the DNA.\u00a026.\u00a0How do depressed people behave?a. They interact more with people and hide emotions.b. They estimate the level public attention on them accurately.c. They tend to avoid social interactions altogether.d. They tend to have fewer health problems.\u00a0
\n27.\u00a0Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of using self-report measures?a.\u00a0Self-report measurement methods involve complicated procedures and steps.b.\u00a0Such measures do not provide participants\u2019 answers to the operational definitions.c.\u00a0Self-report measurement methods cannot be included in a survey.d.\u00a0People\u2019s insights into their own opinions and behaviors need not be perfect.28.\u00a0Samuel was told that if he waits for another month, he would get a 30 percentdiscount on his favorite brand of TV.\u00a0However, Samuel buys the TV immediately, thoughhe wanted the deal.\u00a0This is an example of low _____.a.\u00a0self-efficacyb.\u00a0self-esteemc.\u00a0self-defensed.\u00a0self-regulation
\n29.\u00a0An American student is less likely than a Korean student to believe that asking for help would ________.a.\u00a0better relationships with othersb.\u00a0reduce criticism on selfc.\u00a0increase group harmonyd.\u00a0make the problems worse
\n30.\u00a0Linda finds it easier to remember concepts when she relates them to her experiences.Which of the following effects causes this?a.\u00a0Framing effectb.\u00a0Halo effectc.\u00a0Self-presentation effectd.\u00a0Self-reference effect31.\u00a0Choose the correct answer based on the statements given below.Statement 1: We can learn about people\u2019s self-concept by asking them to describe it.Statement 2: Not all aspects of our self-concepts are equally accessible at all times.a.\u00a0Both the statements are validb.\u00a0Only statement 1 is correctc.\u00a0Only statement 2 is correctd.\u00a0Both the statements are invalid32.\u00a0The outcome of an empirical study will be based on _____.a.\u00a0researchers\u2019 ability to distinguish facts that are obviousb.\u00a0collection of data that exists within a system for independent scrutinyc.\u00a0researchers\u2019 commonsensical conclusions and judgmentsd.\u00a0collection and systematic analysis of observable data33.\u00a0Daniel dresses well when he is likely to garner others\u2019 attention.\u00a0He cares little about hisgrooming when he is at home.\u00a0This behavior is indicative of his _____.a.\u00a0self-complexityb.\u00a0private self-consciousnessc.\u00a0internal self-imaged.\u00a0public self-consciousness
\n34.\u00a0Which of the following is a valid observation of the Implicit Association Test?a.\u00a0It is a test used to measure self-control.b.\u00a0It can provide an accurate picture of self-concept.c.\u00a0It is a direct method of measuring self-esteem.d.\u00a0It is performed without the involvement of the participants.\u00a0
\n35.\u00a0Floyd uses flattery to influence his supervisor.\u00a0Which of the following is the self presentation strategy that he is using?a.\u00a0Self-promotionb.\u00a0Supplicationc.\u00a0Ingratiationd.\u00a0Intimidation
\n36.\u00a0Expert communicators are not perceived as trustworthy when _____.a.\u00a0their statements are subjective to external causesb.\u00a0they directly advocate a productc.\u00a0they use an advanced communication channeld.\u00a0their attitude toward the product is negative
\n37.\u00a0Cecelia has the ability to adjust well with people of different cultures and is capable ofreading others\u2019 emotions.\u00a0She behaves differently to different people.\u00a0Which of thefollowing observations of Cecelia\u2019s self is valid?a.\u00a0She is not good at self-presentationb.\u00a0She has low self-esteemc.\u00a0She is a high self monitord.\u00a0She does not have a self-concept
\n38.\u00a0Diana analyzes her own status by weighing herself against her colleagues and friends.This process can be called _____.a.\u00a0social identificationb.\u00a0deindividuationc.\u00a0social comparisond.\u00a0self actualization39.\u00a0Which of the following exemplifies upward social comparison?a.\u00a0David tries to improve his performance by comparing him with a better performingemployee.b.\u00a0Stephen behaves in ways that match the standards set by others in the society.c.\u00a0Jayne has a clear sense of personal identity and abstains from comparing herperformance with others.d.\u00a0Howard compares his performance in an exam with the average performance of thecandidates who took the exam.40.\u00a0Which of the following is a valid observation of strong attitudes?a.\u00a0Strong attitudes are activated rather slowly.b.\u00a0Strong attitudes come to our minds irregularly.c.\u00a0Strong attitudes occur with intense thought process.d.\u00a0Strong attitudes are cognitively accessible.41.\u00a0People\u2019s attitude toward their parents is universally positive.\u00a0Which of the following is avalid explanation of this occurrence?a.\u00a0The attitude is jointly created by affect, behavior and cognition.b.\u00a0The attitude toward parents is not cognitively accessible.c.\u00a0The attitude is driven by emotions and lack cognitive components.\u00a0
\nd.\u00a0The attitude is inconsistent with people\u2019s behaviors.42.\u00a0Which of the following statements is consistent with the concept of the sleeper effect?a.\u00a0People tend to value information obtained from similar people more than others.b.\u00a0People perceive expert communicators as trustworthy sources of information.c.\u00a0People tend to group together information obtained from similar sources.d.\u00a0People may consider untrustworthy information to be true in due course.43.\u00a0Some emotional ads may be successful though they do not discuss the products\u2019features.\u00a0Which of the following is the reason for this?a.\u00a0People use their cognitive intelligence when making decisions.b.\u00a0Such ads create a positive affect with the viewers.c.\u00a0People buy products only when they are emotionally attached to it.d.\u00a0Such ads create cognitive dissonance to perplex people.44.\u00a0An employee fails to meet the deadline of a project.\u00a0He believes that it is his mistakealthough the deadline was unreasonable.\u00a0This is an example of _____.a.\u00a0insufficient justificationb.\u00a0postdecisional dissonancec.\u00a0inoculationd.\u00a0over justification45.\u00a0Which of the following persuasion techniques is suitable if a salesperson feels that heshould not introduce a costly product to the customer right away?a.\u00a0Bait and switch techniqueb.\u00a0Foot-in-the-door techniquec.\u00a0Low-ball techniqued.\u00a0Direct demand technique46.\u00a0Penny has certain powers over Mitchell.\u00a0Using these powers she tries to changeMitchell\u2019s behaviors.\u00a0This is an example of usinga.\u00a0Social adaptationb.\u00a0Social intelligencec.\u00a0Social cognitiond.\u00a0Social influence47.\u00a0Rebecca is an emotional and aggressive individual.\u00a0She expresses strong emotions andoften fights with her husband.\u00a0Betty, Rebecca\u2019s daughter, also behaved like Rebeccaduring her childhood.\u00a0Which of the following types of learning initiated Betty\u2019sbehavior?a.\u00a0Associationalb.\u00a0Instrumentalc.\u00a0Operantd.\u00a0Observational
\n48.\u00a0A Child attempts to climb on a table in the living room and falls down.\u00a0The child learnsfrom this experience and withdraws his attempt to climb on to the table.\u00a0This is anexample of _____ learning.a.\u00a0operantb.\u00a0respondentc.\u00a0associationald.\u00a0observational49.\u00a0Debra Harris is a strong baseball supporter.\u00a0She keeps track of the latest developmentsin baseball and talks about it recurrently.\u00a0Debra\u2019s _____ for baseball is very high.a.\u00a0false consensus biasb.\u00a0base ratec.\u00a0inconsequentialityd.\u00a0cognitive accessibility50.\u00a0Robert joins the military as a Second Lieutenant.\u00a0Robert is highly confident that he iscapable of performing the duties that are assigned to him.\u00a0This refers to his _____.a.\u00a0Self-controlb.\u00a0self-regulationc.\u00a0self-helpd.\u00a0self-efficacy
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