Question 1

Which of the following best illustrates the fundamental attribution error?

Accepted Answer

Assuming a student failed an exam because they are lazy, rather than considering they might have been ill.

Question 2

According to the matching hypothesis, which scenario is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Individuals tend to select partners who are similar to themselves in physical attractiveness.

Question 3

A researcher finds that people attribute their own failures to external factors but others' failures to internal factors. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Actor-observer bias

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the self-serving bias?

Accepted Answer

Attributing successes to internal factors and failures to external factors.

Question 5

In a collectivist culture, which of the following is most likely to be valued?

Accepted Answer

Group goals over personal goals.

Question 6

Which equation best represents the relationship between attitudes and behavior according to attribution theory?

Accepted Answer

$$Attitude = f(Behavior, Attribution)$$

Question 7

A student believes they failed a test because the questions were unfair, but believes another student failed because they did not study. This demonstrates:

Accepted Answer

Actor-observer bias

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a key factor in interpersonal attraction?

Accepted Answer

Self-serving bias

Question 9

According to Hazan and Shaver (1987), adult romantic relationships are most similar to:

Accepted Answer

Attachment patterns in infancy

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the physical attractiveness stereotype?

Accepted Answer

Assuming attractive people possess other desirable personality traits.

Question 11

If $$P$$ represents the probability of forming a positive impression and $$A$$ represents physical attractiveness, which formula best describes their relationship according to the stereotype?

Accepted Answer

$$P \propto A$$

Question 12

Which scenario best illustrates the reciprocity effect in interpersonal attraction?

Accepted Answer

You are more likely to like someone if you know they like you.

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of an internal attribution?

Accepted Answer

Believing a person is late because they are irresponsible.

Question 14

Which of the following is most likely to occur in an individualist culture?

Accepted Answer

Personal goals are prioritized over group goals.

Question 15

A person attributes their own success to hard work but their friend's success to luck. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Self-serving bias

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'ingroup' in social psychology?

Accepted Answer

A group to which an individual belongs and identifies with.

Question 17

Which of the following is a plausible consequence of the physical attractiveness stereotype in hiring decisions?

Accepted Answer

Attractive candidates may be perceived as more competent, regardless of actual qualifications.

Question 18

If $$S$$ represents similarity and $$L$$ represents likelihood of liking, which formula best describes their relationship according to interpersonal attraction research?

Accepted Answer

$$L \propto S$$

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a category of adult attachment according to Hazan and Shaver (1987)?

Accepted Answer

Dependent

Question 20

Which of the following best explains why people in collectivist cultures may be less susceptible to the fundamental attribution error?

Accepted Answer

They emphasize situational factors over personal dispositions when explaining behavior.

Social Psychology: Person Perception, Attribution, and Interpersonal Attraction

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