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What is the primary characteristic of the intuitive mind according to the content?

  • It is only effective in critical thinking.
  • It functions on deliberate analysis.
  • It is slow and requires conscious thought.
  • It operates quickly and automatically. (correct)

What is aggression defined as in social psychology?

  • Behavior intended to harm others. (correct)
  • Behavior that promotes well-being.
  • Behavior motivated by friendship.
  • Behavior aimed to assist others.

What aspect of decision-making can intuitive processes potentially mislead us about?

  • Social behaviors in crises.
  • Our true personal preferences. (correct)
  • Cultural norms and values.
  • Statistical probabilities of events.

How did researchers measure the influence of social contexts on behavior?

<p>By observing students' socialization habits over time. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT influence social thinking?

<p>The weather conditions in the area. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way individuals are affected by group presence?

<p>Change in individual beliefs and behaviors. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be said about the relationship between personal attitudes and behavior?

<p>Our commitments can strengthen our beliefs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about intuition is FALSE?

<p>Intuition is always reliable for critical decisions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects our tendency to explain people's behavior?

<p>We often attribute behavior to personality. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do social influences play in human behavior?

<p>They can lead to actions contrary to personal beliefs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'social representations'?

<p>Enduring behaviors and attitudes shared by a group. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do our self-views influence our social interactions?

<p>They shape how we interpret experiences and engage with the world. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Hazel Markus, what is the nature of human adaptability?

<p>It is shaped by environmental factors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT describe social intuition?

<p>It is always an accurate predictor of behavior. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of random sampling?

<p>It allows representation of subgroups in proportion to their size in the population. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is critical thinking especially important in certain situations?

<p>It enhances accuracy when making important decisions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does culture play in social psychology?

<p>It influences how shared beliefs shape behavior. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause a sample to be unrepresentative aside from nonrandom sampling?

<p>Low response rate. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the correlation coefficient (r) range from in correlational research?

<p>-1.0 to 1.0. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of correlational research?

<p>It can lead to ambiguous results. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can framing influence survey responses?

<p>It can create bias based on how the question is asked. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do time-lagged correlations help determine?

<p>The sequence of events between correlated variables. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a negative correlation?

<p>r = -0.60. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major advantage of correlational research?

<p>It allows examination of factors that cannot be manipulated in a lab. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of deception in research?

<p>To misinform participants about the study's methods and purposes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are demand characteristics?

<p>Cues that indicate expected behavior from participants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does informed consent require from researchers?

<p>Participants should be informed enough to make a choice about their participation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of debriefing in social psychology?

<p>To explain the study and address any deception used (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of laboratory research in psychology?

<p>It operates in a simplified environment that may not reflect real-life complexities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of WEIRD cultures refer to?

<p>Cultures that are Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about social relationships is supported by research in social psychology?

<p>Close relationships form based on shared attitudes and values (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should an experimenter ensure during debriefing?

<p>Participants leave with enhanced self-esteem (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of social psychology?

<p>To provide practical guidance on self-awareness and relationships (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What describes the phenomenon where one believes they knew an outcome all along after it was revealed?

<p>Hindsight bias (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a good theory in social psychology?

<p>It effectively summarizes observations and makes clear predictions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about hypotheses in social psychology?

<p>Hypotheses provide direction for research and can help falsify theories (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is random sampling in research?

<p>A survey method where each individual has an equal chance of being chosen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do values play in social psychology research?

<p>Values influence the choice of research topics and interpretation of data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a principle of a good theory?

<p>Provides emotional support to participants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can social psychology enhance practical applications in everyday life?

<p>By providing insights that inform health, judicial decisions, and behaviors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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