1.1 Social Psychology: A Working Definition

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What is a core value that social psychology adheres to?

  • Intuition
  • Biased evaluation
  • Subjectivity
  • Open-mindedness (correct)

Which value refers to obtaining and evaluating information without bias?

  • Accuracy
  • Closed-mindedness
  • Objectivity (correct)
  • Skepticism

What is the role of individuals in societal variations?

  • Performing aggressive actions (correct)
  • Influencing social behavior
  • Creating societal norms
  • Refraining from falling in love

What is the commitment to accepting findings as accurate only if they are verified repeatedly?

<p>Skepticism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of social psychologists?

<p>Studying individual actions and thoughts in social settings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the evolutionary perspective in social psychology suggest?

<p>Natural selection plays a role in shaping social behavior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text mention as a factor that influences our reactions to other people?

<p>Their physical appearance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does culture refer to?

<p>Shared meanings, perceptions, and beliefs within a group (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the importance of cognitive processes in social behavior?

<p>Cognitive processes are crucial in social behavior (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do social psychologists view the relationship between individuals and social/cultural influences?

<p>Individuals are influenced by but not isolated from social and cultural factors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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