Question 1

Which of the following best describes the fundamental attribution error?

Accepted Answer

The tendency to overemphasize internal factors and underestimate situational factors when explaining others' behavior.

Question 2

In the context of social psychology, what is situationism?

Accepted Answer

The belief that behavior is determined by immediate environment and surroundings.

Question 3

A student attributes their good exam grade to their intelligence, but blames a poor grade on the difficulty of the test. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Self-serving bias

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the three dimensions of attribution described by Roesch & Amirkham (1997)?

Accepted Answer

Consistency

Question 5

The just-world hypothesis can lead to which of the following outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Blaming victims for their misfortune

Question 6

According to the elaboration likelihood model, which route to persuasion is more likely to result in lasting attitude change?

Accepted Answer

Central route

Question 7

A person agrees to wear a small campaign button and later agrees to put a large campaign sign in their yard. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Foot-in-the-door technique

Question 8

In Solomon Asch’s conformity experiments, which factor was found to decrease conformity rates?

Accepted Answer

The presence of another dissenter

Question 9

Which of the following best illustrates normative social influence?

Accepted Answer

Agreeing with a group to fit in and be accepted

Question 10

In the Milgram obedience study, what percentage of participants delivered the maximum shock of 450 volts?

Accepted Answer

$$65\%$$

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of groupthink?

Accepted Answer

A group makes a risky decision because dissenting opinions are suppressed.

Question 12

What is the main difference between prejudice and discrimination?

Accepted Answer

Prejudice is an attitude, discrimination is a behavior.

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy?

Accepted Answer

A teacher expects a student to excel, so she gives him more attention, and he performs better.

Question 14

According to Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love, consummate love includes which three components?

Accepted Answer

Intimacy, passion, and commitment

Question 15

Which theory suggests that people keep track of the costs and benefits in a relationship and only maintain those where benefits outweigh costs?

Accepted Answer

Social exchange theory

Question 16

A person believes that all older adults are bad drivers. This belief is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Stereotype

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the bystander effect?

Accepted Answer

People are more likely to help when alone than in a group due to diffusion of responsibility.

Question 18

According to frustration-aggression theory, what is the primary cause of aggression?

Accepted Answer

Frustration from being blocked from achieving a goal

Question 19

Which of the following is a key factor in forming friendships and romantic relationships, according to research?

Accepted Answer

Proximity

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of cognitive dissonance?

Accepted Answer

Believing smoking is unhealthy but continuing to smoke

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