Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the main point of the quizmaster study?
What is the main point of the quizmaster study?
People will overlook obvious situational influences on behavior.
The field of social psychology studies topics at the intrapersonal level. These topics include ________.
The field of social psychology studies topics at the intrapersonal level. These topics include ________.
emotions and attitudes, the self, and social cognition.
What was the main conclusion drawn from the Stanford prison experiment?
What was the main conclusion drawn from the Stanford prison experiment?
Social roles are powerful determinants of human behavior.
Which of the following is an example of a self-serving bias?
Which of the following is an example of a self-serving bias?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the term for when someone believes that people with blue eyes are more creative?
What is the term for when someone believes that people with blue eyes are more creative?
Signup and view all the answers
Why are girls more likely than boys to be victims of cyberbullying?
Why are girls more likely than boys to be victims of cyberbullying?
Signup and view all the answers
What is Lee making when he assumes Kara is yelling at him because of his personality rather than her bad day?
What is Lee making when he assumes Kara is yelling at him because of his personality rather than her bad day?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is the best example of the foot-in-the-door technique of persuasion?
Which of the following is the best example of the foot-in-the-door technique of persuasion?
Signup and view all the answers
Who oversaw the Stanford prison experiment?
Who oversaw the Stanford prison experiment?
Signup and view all the answers
When a person is making a persuasive argument and utilizes the ______ route, they rely on factors unrelated to their actual message to persuade their listener.
When a person is making a persuasive argument and utilizes the ______ route, they rely on factors unrelated to their actual message to persuade their listener.
Signup and view all the answers
A negative attitude and feelings towards an individual based solely on their group membership is called _____.
A negative attitude and feelings towards an individual based solely on their group membership is called _____.
Signup and view all the answers
What is the single most important factor that predicts friendship or romantic relationships?
What is the single most important factor that predicts friendship or romantic relationships?
Signup and view all the answers
Which is the best example of peripheral route persuasion?
Which is the best example of peripheral route persuasion?
Signup and view all the answers
Ashley and Mikhail's love is called ________.
Ashley and Mikhail's love is called ________.
Signup and view all the answers
Heather and Mike's relationship is characterized by ________.
Heather and Mike's relationship is characterized by ________.
Signup and view all the answers
What kind of bias does Jasmin have?
What kind of bias does Jasmin have?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main feature of the jigsaw classroom?
What is the main feature of the jigsaw classroom?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of social influence does pretending to like reality shows to fit in exemplify?
What type of social influence does pretending to like reality shows to fit in exemplify?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main point of Milgram's obedience study?
What is the main point of Milgram's obedience study?
Signup and view all the answers
Rhona and Jerome's love, although lacking physical attraction, is called ________.
Rhona and Jerome's love, although lacking physical attraction, is called ________.
Signup and view all the answers
The ________ hypothesis is the ideology that people get the outcomes they deserve.
The ________ hypothesis is the ideology that people get the outcomes they deserve.
Signup and view all the answers
During the pandemic, many people acted aggressively towards individuals of Chinese descent, a process called ________.
During the pandemic, many people acted aggressively towards individuals of Chinese descent, a process called ________.
Signup and view all the answers
Which strategy effectively prevents groupthink from occurring?
Which strategy effectively prevents groupthink from occurring?
Signup and view all the answers
_____ holds that our behavior is determined by internal factors, such as individual traits or temperaments.
_____ holds that our behavior is determined by internal factors, such as individual traits or temperaments.
Signup and view all the answers
When might a person be most likely to yield to the effects of informational social influence?
When might a person be most likely to yield to the effects of informational social influence?
Signup and view all the answers
What form of prejudice does Orlando express towards homosexuals?
What form of prejudice does Orlando express towards homosexuals?
Signup and view all the answers
What level of emotional insight is Jodi demonstrating when she listens to Jacob?
What level of emotional insight is Jodi demonstrating when she listens to Jacob?
Signup and view all the answers
People are dissatisfied if their social exchanges create more costs than benefits unless the relationship is an example of consummate love.
People are dissatisfied if their social exchanges create more costs than benefits unless the relationship is an example of consummate love.
Signup and view all the answers
In Milgram's experiment, who was the accomplice playing the role of the learner?
In Milgram's experiment, who was the accomplice playing the role of the learner?
Signup and view all the answers
________ is the strengthening of an original group attitude after discussion within the group.
________ is the strengthening of an original group attitude after discussion within the group.
Signup and view all the answers
What is Erikah following at her friend's father's funeral?
What is Erikah following at her friend's father's funeral?
Signup and view all the answers
According to frustration-aggression theory, what is likely to occur when Simon gets frustrated?
According to frustration-aggression theory, what is likely to occur when Simon gets frustrated?
Signup and view all the answers
Within psychology, what is a script defined as?
Within psychology, what is a script defined as?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a social role?
What is a social role?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the effect demonstrated by Henry voting not guilty despite believing the accused is guilty?
What is the effect demonstrated by Henry voting not guilty despite believing the accused is guilty?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Quizmaster Study
- Individuals often ignore obvious situational influences on behavior.
Intrapersonal Level Topics
- Social psychology examines emotions, attitudes, self-concept, and social cognition.
Stanford Prison Experiment
- Demonstrated that social roles significantly influence human behavior.
Self-Serving Bias Example
- A student attributes his good grade to intelligence but blames a poor grade on a bad teacher.
Confirmation Bias
- Selectively emphasizes evidence that supports existing beliefs while dismissing contradictory evidence.
Cyberbullying and Gender
- Girls are more vulnerable to cyberbullying due to its nonphysical nature, making it less direct.
Fundamental Attribution Error
- Misattributing others' behavior to their character rather than considering situational factors.
Foot-in-the-Door Technique
- Persuasion strategy where initial small requests lead to larger asks, e.g., reducing smoking before quitting.
Abu Ghraib Case
- Behavior of soldiers paralleled findings from the Stanford prison experiment, overseen by Philip Zimbardo.
Peripheral Route to Persuasion
- Utilizes factors unrelated to the message to persuade, hoping for a positive reception.
Definition of Prejudice
- Negative attitudes towards individuals based solely on their group membership.
Predicting Relationships
- The most significant factor in friendship or romantic relationships is contact frequency.
Example of Peripheral Route Persuasion
- Anti-smoking ads featuring celebrities to promote reduction in cigarette use.
Types of Love
- Consummate love involves emotional intimacy, physical attraction, and mutual support.
- Companionate love includes sharing thoughts and feelings without physical attraction.
Just-World Hypothesis
- Belief that individuals receive outcomes they deserve, promoting a sense of fairness.
Scapegoating
- Occurs when individuals blame certain groups for broader societal issues, as seen during the pandemic.
Preventing Groupthink
- Encouraging seeking outside opinions can prevent conformity and promote critical thinking.
Dispositionism
- Theory stating that behavior is primarily influenced by individual traits.
Informational Social Influence
- Likely to occur in ambiguous situations where the correct choice is unclear.
Homophobia Definition
- Expressing prejudice against individuals based on their sexual orientation.
Empathy Defined
- The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Social Exchange Theory
- Satisfaction in relationships is influenced by the balance of costs and benefits.
Milgram Experiment's Accomplice
- The "learner" was a confederate, aware of the study's true purpose and not truly shocked.
Group Polarization
- The phenomenon where group discussions strengthen pre-existing attitudes.
Social Scripts
- Cultural expectations on behavior in specific situations, such as funerals.
Frustration-Aggression Theory
- Suggests that frustration can lead to aggressive behaviors, such as a child's reaction to toilet training.
Social Role Definition
- Expected behaviors associated with a particular social position or context.
Asch Effect
- Conformity in group settings can lead an individual to alter their voting despite personal beliefs, as illustrated by juror behavior.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge on key concepts from Chapter 12 of social psychology. This quiz covers important studies like the quizmaster study and the Stanford prison experiment, along with fundamental topics such as emotions, attitudes, and social cognition. Perfect for students looking to solidify their understanding of social psychology.
