Social Psychology Chapter 12 Flashcards

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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 ________.

emotions and attitudes, the self, and social cognition.

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?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for when someone believes that people with blue eyes are more creative?

Confirmation bias. Signup and view all the answers

Why are girls more likely than boys to be victims of cyberbullying?

Because it is a less direct and nonphysical form of bullying. 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?

Fundamental attribution error. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the best example of the foot-in-the-door technique of persuasion?

Getting your parents to agree to cut their smoking down by a few cigarettes, then asking them to quit altogether. Signup and view all the answers

Who oversaw the Stanford prison experiment?

Philip Zimbardo. 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.

Peripheral. Signup and view all the answers

A negative attitude and feelings towards an individual based solely on their group membership is called _____.

Prejudice. Signup and view all the answers

What is the single most important factor that predicts friendship or romantic relationships?

The amount of contact you have with people. Signup and view all the answers

Which is the best example of peripheral route persuasion?

Anti-smoking advertisements that rely on celebrity spokespeople advocating for reduction in cigarette use. Signup and view all the answers

Ashley and Mikhail's love is called ________.

Consummate. Signup and view all the answers

Heather and Mike's relationship is characterized by ________.

Reciprocity. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of bias does Jasmin have?

In-group bias. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main feature of the jigsaw classroom?

Students work together with others of different racial backgrounds or different ability sets. Signup and view all the answers

What type of social influence does pretending to like reality shows to fit in exemplify?

Normative social influence. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main point of Milgram's obedience study?

Individuals will obey authority to the point of potentially causing serious harm to another person. Signup and view all the answers

Rhona and Jerome's love, although lacking physical attraction, is called ________.

Companionate. Signup and view all the answers

The ________ hypothesis is the ideology that people get the outcomes they deserve.

Just-world. Signup and view all the answers

During the pandemic, many people acted aggressively towards individuals of Chinese descent, a process called ________.

Scapegoating. Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy effectively prevents groupthink from occurring?

Seeking outside opinions on group decisions. Signup and view all the answers

_____ holds that our behavior is determined by internal factors, such as individual traits or temperaments.

Dispositionism. Signup and view all the answers

When might a person be most likely to yield to the effects of informational social influence?

When the correct choice is unclear. Signup and view all the answers

What form of prejudice does Orlando express towards homosexuals?

Homophobia. Signup and view all the answers

What level of emotional insight is Jodi demonstrating when she listens to Jacob?

Empathy. 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.

True Signup and view all the answers

In Milgram's experiment, who was the accomplice playing the role of the learner?

Confederate. Signup and view all the answers

________ is the strengthening of an original group attitude after discussion within the group.

Group polarization. Signup and view all the answers

What is Erikah following at her friend's father's funeral?

Script. Signup and view all the answers

According to frustration-aggression theory, what is likely to occur when Simon gets frustrated?

Simon bites his mother. Signup and view all the answers

Within psychology, what is a script defined as?

A person's knowledge about the sequence of events in a specific setting. Signup and view all the answers

What is a social role?

The pattern of behavior that is expected of a person in a particular social position. Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect demonstrated by Henry voting not guilty despite believing the accused is guilty?

Asch effect. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.