Social Perception and Situational Influence

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According to Aristotle, why is human sociability considered a necessity?

To enable cooperative living among individuals (correct)

To encourage social responsibility through context

To emphasize unconscious motivation

To control individuals within the state

Which theoretical perspective emphasizes unconscious motivation in social psychology?

Gestalt Psychology

Behaviorism

Psychoanalytic Theory (correct)

Collective mind theory

What did Plato believe was crucial in encouraging social responsibility?

State control over individuals (correct)

Encouragement through social context

Individual-centered approach

Unconscious motivation

Which perspective focuses on people forming coherent perceptions based on the whole, not individual parts?

Gestalt Psychology Signup and view all the answers

Wundt encouraged the study of which aspect of language and its influence on social beings?

Methodological aspects Signup and view all the answers

What is considered the first social psychology laboratory experiment, conducted in 1897?

Norman Triplett's experiment Signup and view all the answers

How do social beliefs impact behavior, according to the text?

Social beliefs can be self-fulfilling, influencing behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why people may seem consistent across situations?

The narrow range of situations we observe people in. Signup and view all the answers

In what way can situations influence people's behavior?

Situations choose people's responses and behaviors. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the social psychological approach from other disciplines?

It examines social behavior at the interpersonal level. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects the unique aspect of social psychology's approach?

It involves examining social behavior at an interpersonal level. Signup and view all the answers

How do happily married people and unhappily married people differ in interpreting their spouse's remarks?

Happily married people attribute negativity externally, while unhappily married people blame internally. Signup and view all the answers

Which theory emphasizes that a person's behavior is influenced by their individual needs or motives?

Motivational Theories Signup and view all the answers

What is the core idea in the cognitive perspective mentioned in the text?

Individual perception rather than past learning Signup and view all the answers

Which theory states that individuals evaluate costs and benefits of actions to make logical decisions?

Decision-Making Theories Signup and view all the answers

In which way do cognitive approaches differ from learning approaches?

Current perception rather than past learning Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Social Learning Theory as proposed by Albert Bandura?

Learning based on reinforcement and modeling Signup and view all the answers

Which theory suggests that individuals may engage in behaviors to reduce needs created by specific situations?