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How did the world wars influence social psychology?
How did the world wars influence social psychology?
Which research topic is part of the content domain of social influence in 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?
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?
Lewin's equation shows that which two factors influence individual behaviors?
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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
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
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Many psychologists note that pitting nature and nurture against one another is an example of a
Many psychologists note that pitting nature and nurture against one another is an example of a
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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?
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?
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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?
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?
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One way to remedy the replication crisis is to
One way to remedy the replication crisis is to
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In what way does basic science differ from applied science?
In what way does basic science differ from applied science?
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Which of the following is the best hypothesis?
Which of the following is the best hypothesis?
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If the evidence collected in a study partially supports a hypothesis, researchers should then do which of the following?
If the evidence collected in a study partially supports a hypothesis, researchers should then do which of the following?
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A researcher is analyzing the diaries of people who have lived through natural disasters. What are these an example of?
A researcher is analyzing the diaries of people who have lived through natural disasters. What are these an example of?
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Which type of research is most likely to have problems with violating one's privacy?
Which type of research is most likely to have problems with violating one's privacy?
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Which example best illustrates participant observation?
Which example best illustrates participant observation?
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What is it called when people change their behavior because they are being observed?
What is it called when people change their behavior because they are being observed?
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Nathan lies on a survey because he wants to impress the researcher. He likely does this because of what?
Nathan lies on a survey because he wants to impress the researcher. He likely does this because of what?
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Which best illustrates a negative correlation?
Which best illustrates a negative correlation?
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Which of the following tests a single group of people to see whether some kind of experience or treatment had an effect?
Which of the following tests a single group of people to see whether some kind of experience or treatment had an effect?
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Before choosing which experiment condition a participant belongs in, the researcher flips a coin. What is the researcher likely doing?
Before choosing which experiment condition a participant belongs in, the researcher flips a coin. What is the researcher likely doing?
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Which of the following consists of the mental structures and frameworks that help us build our self-concept?
Which of the following consists of the mental structures and frameworks that help us build our self-concept?
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Which of the following is emphasized in Western cultures, including the United States?
Which of the following is emphasized in Western cultures, including the United States?
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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?
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?
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Which of the following postulates that we are constantly juggling three versions of ourselves (actual, ideal, ought)?
Which of the following postulates that we are constantly juggling three versions of ourselves (actual, ideal, ought)?
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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?
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?
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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?
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?
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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 _____.
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 _____.
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In order to impress her peers, Janet buys and wears only expensive, name-brand clothing. What does this exemplify?
In order to impress her peers, Janet buys and wears only expensive, name-brand clothing. What does this exemplify?
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Which of the following refers to engaging in behaviors specifically designed to flatter and influence someone?
Which of the following refers to engaging in behaviors specifically designed to flatter and influence someone?
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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?
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?
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According to contingencies of self-worth theory, individuals' self-esteem is influenced by which of the following?
According to contingencies of self-worth theory, individuals' self-esteem is influenced by which of the following?
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Which social cognition skill is most likely used in an emergency situation?
Which social cognition skill is most likely used in an emergency situation?
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What enables us to switch from minimal cognitive effort to systematic consideration of evidence?
What enables us to switch from minimal cognitive effort to systematic consideration of evidence?
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People frequently use mental shortcuts to minimize cognitive load because they are what?
People frequently use mental shortcuts to minimize cognitive load because they are what?
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Which best reflects a statement made by a maximizer?
Which best reflects a statement made by a maximizer?
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Which best describes the behavior of a satisficer?
Which best describes the behavior of a satisficer?
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Many important public works projects run over time and over budget. This is likely related to what concept?
Many important public works projects run over time and over budget. This is likely related to what concept?
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What is it called when we imagine past events that would have led to a different future (positive or negative)?
What is it called when we imagine past events that would have led to a different future (positive or negative)?
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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?
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?
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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?
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?
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Many people in the United States get their news from a single source that reinforces already held beliefs. What is this likely evidence of?
Many people in the United States get their news from a single source that reinforces already held beliefs. What is this likely evidence of?
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Study Notes
PSY362 Quiz 1: Chapters 1-4
- World Wars influenced social psychology by increasing the need for laboratory research, inspiring study topics, and improving social interaction study technologies. Better technologies for studying social interactions were produced.
- Social influence in social psychology includes topics like aggression, romantic relationships, self-perception, and obedience.
- A sociologist would study how tribal rituals have changed across cultures.
- Lewin's equation shows individual behavior is influenced by personality and environment.
- The idea that people are perceived and treated based on ethnicity, religion, gender, etc., is a key feature of intersectionality theory.
- Pitting nature versus nurture is a false dichotomy in psychology.
- Research examining abuse and violence in children explores the impact of environmental and biological factors.
- A study trying to understand if students make career decisions using evidence or gut-instinct is exploring the source of their decision-making process.
- Replication crisis can be reduced by conducting new or repeated studies.
- Applied science focuses on using theories to solve problems, whereas basic science focuses on understanding theories.
- A good hypothesis is one that can be tested, specifically. Men engaging in more aggressive behaviors than women is a better hypothesis than do men and women have different aggressiveness because it specifies a comparison between groups.
- Researchers should refine hypotheses based on partial support, rather than abandoning the hypothesis outright.
- Archival data, such as diaries, can be used in research.
- A study on how easily people find and believe information is an example of an availability heuristic.
- Violating privacy is more likely in naturalistic observation.
- When people change behavior because they are being observed, it is known as reactivity.
- Social desirability is why people might lie on a survey, if it is important to appear in a certain way.
- Negative correlation exists when two variables move in opposite directions.
- One-group pre-test/post-test design study a single group of participants before and after an intervention.
- Random assignment to different groups is an essential element in experiments to control for confounds.
- Mental structures and frameworks that form self-concept are self-schemas.
- Western cultures tend to emphasize and study the individual's self.
- Self-discrepancy theory considers individuals' actual, ideal, and ought selves.
- Individuals' self-esteem is affected by the degree that a person's self-worth is tied to accomplishments in different areas.
- People who are particularly concerned with impressing others are high self-monitors.
- Conspicuous consumption is a way of impressing others (e.g., buying expensive things).
- Social cognition skills, like intuition to problem-solve, are important during emergencies, for example.
- Dual processing involves a switch from minimal effort cognitive thought to more systematic investigation.
- People use cognitive shortcuts to reduce cognitive load.
- Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek out and interpret information in a way that confirms existing beliefs.
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