Biological Basis of Social Behavior

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Which type of study is used to establish cause-and-effect relationships between variables?

Survey study

Observational study

Correlational study

Experimental study (correct)

What is a key limitation of correlational studies in social psychology?

They cannot determine the direction of a relationship

They have low statistical power

They are unethical

They cannot establish cause-and-effect (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a key factor that can influence social behavior according to social psychology?

Biological influences

Cultural norms

Personality traits (correct)

Cognitive biases

Which of the following is NOT a key ethical consideration in social psychology research?

Beneficence Signup and view all the answers

Which area of social psychology examines the neural and biological underpinnings of social behavior?

Social neuroscience Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between attitudes and behavior according to social psychology?

Attitudes shape behavior, and behavior can also shape attitudes in a reciprocal manner. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of social psychology as a field of study?

The study of how people think about, influence, and relate to one another. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the concept of 'social intuitions'?

Social intuitions are powerful but can sometimes lead to perilous or harmful outcomes. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors does the text suggest plays a role in shaping our behavior?

External social forces and personal attitudes/dispositions. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the concept of 'social reality'?

There is an objective reality, but we view it through the lens of our beliefs and values. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following concepts is not explicitly mentioned or discussed in the provided text?

Social neuroscience and biological influences on social behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between biology and social behavior?

Social behavior is a result of both biological predispositions and social influences, as suggested by the interdisciplinary field of social neuroscience. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors can influence the choice of research topics and the types of people attracted to various fields of study in social psychology?

Personal values and cultural ideologies Signup and view all the answers

When considering the influence of social representations on human values, which of the following statements is true?

Social representations encompass widely held ideas, values, assumptions, and cultural ideologies within a society. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between personal values, social influences, and potential value conflicts?

Personal values can differ from those of parents or friends, potentially leading to value conflicts or attempts to find compromises. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following disciplines is described as an interdisciplinary field that explores the neural bases of social and emotional processes, behaviors, and their effects on the brain and biology?

Social neuroscience Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors should be considered when trying to understand social behavior?

Both biological predispositions and social influences, as suggested by the field of social neuroscience. Signup and view all the answers

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