PSY362 Quiz 1: Chapters 1-4

How did the world wars influence social psychology?

Which research topic is part of the content domain of social influence in social psychology?

Which of the following is the best example of a topic that would be studied by a sociologist?

Lewin's equation shows that which two factors influence individual behaviors?

The idea that people are perceived and treated by others based on combinations of their ethnicity, religion, gender, and so forth, is a key feature of

Many psychologists note that pitting nature and nurture against one another is an example of a

Research examining whether being raised by abusive parents makes children more violent is an example of a study that seeks to explore which important social psychological question?

A study tries to determine whether students rely on evidence or gut-instinct when making career decisions. Which important social psychological question does this study explore?

One way to remedy the replication crisis is to

In what way does basic science differ from applied science?

Which of the following is the best hypothesis?

If the evidence collected in a study partially supports a hypothesis, researchers should then do which of the following?

A researcher is analyzing the diaries of people who have lived through natural disasters. What are these an example of?

Which type of research is most likely to have problems with violating one's privacy?

Which example best illustrates participant observation?

What is it called when people change their behavior because they are being observed?

Nathan lies on a survey because he wants to impress the researcher. He likely does this because of what?

Which best illustrates a negative correlation?

Which of the following tests a single group of people to see whether some kind of experience or treatment had an effect?

Before choosing which experiment condition a participant belongs in, the researcher flips a coin. What is the researcher likely doing?

Which of the following consists of the mental structures and frameworks that help us build our self-concept?

Which of the following is emphasized in Western cultures, including the United States?

Sarah becomes frustrated because she cannot make cupcakes that look like the ones in Martha Stewart's cookbook. Which of the following does this exemplify?

Which of the following postulates that we are constantly juggling three versions of ourselves (actual, ideal, ought)?

Frederick is a high school student. He currently knows that he has trouble staying organized, which causes him to constantly be running late for class and meetings. As a New Year resolution, Frederick determines that he will become more organized and be more prompt. When he tells his mother this, she also notes that he currently eats an unhealthy diet. In addition to his other resolutions, Frederick starts to eat healthier, even though he didn't personally have a problem with the food ate. Which of the following refers to Frederick's ideal self?

When he is with his friends, Ron regularly uses slang. However, during a job interview, Ron is sure to use proper English and does not use slang. What does this exemplify?

Godric experiences high levels of fear when faced with challenges such as performing a singing solo in front of the whole school. He experiences agitation because he feels that others expect him to be courageous and enjoy his time in the spotlight. Godric is experiencing discrepancy between his actual self and his _____.

In order to impress her peers, Janet buys and wears only expensive, name-brand clothing. What does this exemplify?

Which of the following refers to engaging in behaviors specifically designed to flatter and influence someone?

Coraline is a public relations professional. As such, she is known for being a "social chameleon" that constantly changes her behaviors to fit the social situation in which she is participating. Coraline would be known as which of the following?

According to contingencies of self-worth theory, individuals' self-esteem is influenced by which of the following?

Which social cognition skill is most likely used in an emergency situation?

What enables us to switch from minimal cognitive effort to systematic consideration of evidence?

People frequently use mental shortcuts to minimize cognitive load because they are what?

Which best reflects a statement made by a maximizer?

Which best describes the behavior of a satisficer?

Many important public works projects run over time and over budget. This is likely related to what concept?

What is it called when we imagine past events that would have led to a different future (positive or negative)?

Seeing multiple stories about the same shark attack led people to believe that shark attacks are common because the stories came easily to mind. This is an example of what concept?

While in a big box store, you approach a man in a blue vest for help. It turns out that the man is a customer and not an employee. This error was made because of what type of mental shortcut?

Many people in the United States get their news from a single source that reinforces already held beliefs. What is this likely evidence of?