Social Psychology Week 6
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What is the definition of an attitude in the context of social evaluation?

  • A neutral stance towards social objects
  • An emotional response triggered by behavioral reinforcement
  • A set of beliefs that do not influence behavior
  • A positive or negative evaluation of an object related to social behavior (correct)

    • Which process describes the development of more positive feelings towards an object due to familiarity?

  • Mere Exposure (correct)
  • Operant Conditioning
  • Self-Perception Theory
  • Classical Conditioning

    • Which of the following best describes prejudice?

  • A behavioral response influenced by public attitudes
  • A cognitive assessment of a group based on stereotypes
  • A negative attitude towards specific social outgroups (correct)
  • An emotional reaction stemming from classical conditioning

    • In operant conditioning, how does reinforcement influence attitudes?

    <p>Behavior is strengthened following rewards and weakened following punishments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does self-perception theory explain the formation of attitudes?

    <p>We infer our attitudes by observing our own behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor increases the likelihood of an attitude changing over time?

    <p>Extended time between attitude measurement and behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of awareness leads individuals to behave in line with their own attitudes?

    <p>Privately self-aware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do psychological needs play in attitude formation according to the functional approach?

    <p>They influence the formation and change of attitudes based on satisfaction of needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to greater attitude strength and greater attitude-behaviour consistency?

    <p>Greater information about attitude object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a determinant of subjective norms?

    <p>Perceived expectations of others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the ABC model of attitudes, what does 'A' stand for?

    <p>Affect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cognitive dissonance is caused by performing an action that is:

    <p>Inconsistent with one's attitudes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of persuasion involves careful analysis of the message content?

    <p>The Central Route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept associated with forgetting the source of a message while remembering its content?

    <p>Sleeper Effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause a person to experience cognitive dissonance?

    <p>Performing a behavior contrary to their attitudes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor can lead to individuals taking the peripheral route in persuasion?

    <p>Low familiarity with the topic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting cognitive dissonance?

    <p>Public recognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a person experiences high elaboration during persuasion?

    <p>They thoroughly evaluate the arguments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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