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Which branch of psychology focuses on the unique characteristics and traits that differentiate one person from another?
Which branch of psychology focuses on the unique characteristics and traits that differentiate one person from another?
- Social psychology
- Cognitive psychology
- Personality psychology (correct)
- Behavioral psychology
According to Aristotle, why are social interactions and relationships fundamental to human existence?
According to Aristotle, why are social interactions and relationships fundamental to human existence?
- Humans have a natural need for social approval
- Humans are born with inherent social skills
- Humans are social animals by nature (correct)
- Humans naturally seek social interactions
What does the concept of anthropomorphism imply in relation to human behavior and perceptions?
What does the concept of anthropomorphism imply in relation to human behavior and perceptions?
- Animals and objects can think and make decisions like humans
- Animals can talk and express human emotions
- Animals have human-like personalities
- Perceiving animals as having human-like feelings can influence human behavior and emotions (correct)
What does the Person x Situation Matrix emphasize in determining behavior?
What does the Person x Situation Matrix emphasize in determining behavior?
What does the branch of social psychology emphasize in shaping behavior?
What does the branch of social psychology emphasize in shaping behavior?
According to James Madison, why can collective decision-making of a group still be flawed even if every individual in the group is wise?
According to James Madison, why can collective decision-making of a group still be flawed even if every individual in the group is wise?
Which key figure conducted the first social psychology experiment?
Which key figure conducted the first social psychology experiment?
What is the significance of World War II on the study of social psychology?
What is the significance of World War II on the study of social psychology?
Which concept refers to the pressure to align one's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors with those of a group?
Which concept refers to the pressure to align one's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors with those of a group?
What did Hitler's aggressive tactics showcase in relation to social psychology?
What did Hitler's aggressive tactics showcase in relation to social psychology?
Which key concept refers to the tendency to comply with instructions from an authority figure?
Which key concept refers to the tendency to comply with instructions from an authority figure?
What is the central idea behind the importance of evolution in social psychology?
What is the central idea behind the importance of evolution in social psychology?
Which of the following best defines social psychology?
Which of the following best defines social psychology?
What is one of the key themes in social psychology?
What is one of the key themes in social psychology?
What does the theme of sociality in social psychology focus on?
What does the theme of sociality in social psychology focus on?
What does the theme of culture in social psychology examine?
What does the theme of culture in social psychology examine?
When did social psychology emerge as a distinct discipline?
When did social psychology emerge as a distinct discipline?
According to the text, what is the definition of construal in social psychology?
According to the text, what is the definition of construal in social psychology?
Which perspective in social psychology emphasizes the cognitive, influential, and relational aspects of social interactions?
Which perspective in social psychology emphasizes the cognitive, influential, and relational aspects of social interactions?
What is the main focus of abnormal psychology?
What is the main focus of abnormal psychology?
What distinguishes social psychology from cognitive psychology?
What distinguishes social psychology from cognitive psychology?
What is the main focus of sociology?
What is the main focus of sociology?
What is anthropomorphism?
What is anthropomorphism?
Which of the following best describes the social nature of humans?
Which of the following best describes the social nature of humans?
What does the term 'ultra-social' mean in the context of human nature?
What does the term 'ultra-social' mean in the context of human nature?
What is the impact of cultural influences on individual behavior?
What is the impact of cultural influences on individual behavior?
What does the term 'universality' mean in the context of cultural influences?
What does the term 'universality' mean in the context of cultural influences?
What is the role of personal biases and interpretations in shaping social behaviors?
What is the role of personal biases and interpretations in shaping social behaviors?
What does the term 'objective reality' refer to in the context of construal?
What does the term 'objective reality' refer to in the context of construal?
