Exam 14: Social Psychology

A) the tendency to make this error has a genetic component.
B) males are more likely than females to make this error.
C) with globalization,cross-cultural differences in the effect have disappeared.
D) it may be weaker than originally suspected and limited to certain situations.
E) it is difficult to demonstrate in an experimental setting.

Correct Answer

verified

Show Answer

A) the fundamental attribution error.
B) the actor-observer effect.
C) a self-serving bias.
D) a self-fulfilling prophecy.
E) the elaboration likelihood model.

Correct Answer

verified

Show Answer

A) situational attribution
B) fundamental attribution error
C) dispositional attribution
D) social schema
E) self-fulfilling prophecy

Correct Answer

verified

Show Answer

A) Arne says,"I'll never pass this course.I'm just stupid."
B) Beck says,"I did well because the test was really easy."
C) Claire says,"The professor thinks I'm cute,so he graded my essays easy."
D) Donal says,"My lucky rabbit's foot worked!"
E) Earl says,"I flunked; that professor just doesn't like me."

Correct Answer

verified

Show Answer

Correct Answer

verified

Asch was actually interested in studying...

View Answer

Show Answer

A) attribution
B) expectation
C) emotion
D) cognition
E) behavior

Correct Answer

verified

Show Answer

A) self-concept; group identity
B) individual identity; group identity
C) self-concept; groupthink
D) self-esteem; group identity
E) individual identity; groupthink

Correct Answer

verified

Show Answer

A) cultural stereotyping.
B) self-serving attribution.
C) the fundamental attribution error.
D) cognitive dissonance.
E) a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Correct Answer

verified

Show Answer

A) Quincella chose an effective strategy and will be able to combat prejudice.
B) Quincella's strategy will have little effect on combating her prejudice.
C) Quincella's strategy can combat her prejudice if she is a member of the minority group.
D) Quincella's strategy can combat her prejudice if she is a member of the majority group.
E) Quincella's strategy may actually increase her prejudice.

Correct Answer

verified

Show Answer

A) external
B) situational
C) contextual
D) dispositional
E) environmental

Correct Answer

verified

Show Answer

A) People from individualistic cultures are more prone to make the fundamental attribution error and less prone to demonstrate a self-serving bias.
B) People from collectivist cultures are more prone to make the fundamental attribution error and less prone to demonstrate a self-serving bias.
C) People from individualistic cultures are less prone to make the fundamental attribution error and more prone to demonstrate a self-serving bias.
D) People from collectivist cultures are less prone to make the fundamental attribution error and more prone to demonstrate a self-serving bias.
E) People from individualistic cultures are more prone to self-serving bias and the fundamental attribution error than are people from collectivist cultures.

Correct Answer

verified

Show Answer

A) can be reduced by bringing groups into contact with each other.
B) is the result of groups being brought into contact with each other.
C) results in increased group interaction.
D) results in decreased group interaction.
E) will be more apparent in situations of intergroup cooperation.

Correct Answer

verified

Show Answer

A) I am a Mexican American.
B) I am Buddhist.
C) I am intelligent and creative.
D) I am Carla and Manuel's son.
E) I am a college student.

Correct Answer

verified

Show Answer

A) diffusion of responsibility
B) conformity
C) obedience
D) groupthink
E) prejudice

Correct Answer

verified

Show Answer

A) performs better on both instruments.
B) performs worse on both instruments.
C) performs better on the violin only.
D) performs better on the piano only.
E) performs worse on the piano only.

Correct Answer

verified

Show Answer

A) attribution
B) cognition
C) emotion
D) behavior
E) expectation

Correct Answer

verified

Show Answer

A) obedience
B) social facilitation
C) social loafing
D) cognitive dissonance
E) groupthink

Correct Answer

verified

Show Answer

A) low-ball
B) foot-in-the-door
C) switch-and-pay
D) door-in-the-face
E) bait-and-switch

Correct Answer

verified

Show Answer