Introduction to Psychology Midterm Exam Quiz and Flashcards

Which of the following is an example of social influence?

Which of the following is an example of a direct relationship in social psychology?

What is the primary effect in social perception?

What is the difference between dispositional and situational attribution?

What is the purpose of conducting experiments in social psychology?

Which of the following is NOT a component of social thinking?

Which of the following is NOT a basic belief in social psychology?

Which of the following is an example of social perception?

What is the main difference between dispositional and situational attribution?

Which of the following is a direct relationship in social relations?

Social influence is exemplified when a person's opinions or behaviors are affected by others, such as conforming to group norms.
A direct relationship in social psychology exists when there is a cause-and-effect connection between two variables, like a teacher's praise affecting a student's self-esteem.

Attribution Theory

The primary effect in social perception refers to the tendency to place greater emphasis on initial information when forming impressions of others.
Dispositional attribution attributes an individual's behavior to their internal characteristics or personality, whereas situational attribution attributes behavior to external circumstances.

Research and Thinking

Conducting experiments in social psychology allows researchers to establish cause-and-effect relationships and isolate variables to better understand human behavior.
A key component of social thinking is recognition of the fundamental attribution error, which involves overestimating the role of personality and underestimating the impact of situational factors in shaping behavior.
Social perception involves the processes by which we form impressions and make judgments about others, such as attributing causes to their behavior.

Additional Key Points

A correct understanding of social psychology recognizes that people's behavior is influenced by both dispositional and situational factors, rather than solely by internal characteristics.
A direct relationship in social relations exists when there is a clear cause-and-effect connection between two variables, like a teacher's feedback affecting a student's motivation.

Test your knowledge on social psychology with this midterm reviewer quiz! Explore topics such as social thinking, social influence, social relations, and basic beliefs in social psychology. Get ready to answer questions on culture, conformity, persuasion, aggression, attraction, intimacy, and more. Assess your understanding of the theories and experiments behind social psychology and see how well you know the behaviors used to assess someone's character.