Social Psychology Overview

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What is a characteristic of self-efficacy?

  • It refers to how competent individuals feel about tasks. (correct)
  • It relates to how people evaluate their self-worth.
  • It is the overall perception of oneself compared to others.
  • It influences how one reacts to the fear of death.

Which statement is true regarding self-esteem?

  • Self-esteem is influenced solely by feedback from close friends.
  • People experience higher satisfaction when they can reverse their choices.
  • Specific self-perceptions can influence overall self-evaluation. (correct)
  • Self-esteem threats come mainly from strangers.

What does the Self-Serving Bias describe?

  • The tendency to blame personal failures on external factors.
  • The ability to maintain self-esteem despite negative feedback.
  • The inclination to view oneself negatively in social situations.
  • The inclination to perceive oneself in an overly favorable manner. (correct)

What is a consequence of excess choice according to the content?

<p>Dissatisfaction with the final choice made. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Terror Management Theory, what must humans manage?

<p>Their fear of death and its implications. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What behavior is classified as being intended to hurt someone?

<p>Physical or verbal aggression (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In relation to gender and mating preferences, what do men primarily seek?

<p>Quantity of partners (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following behaviors is notable for women, according to the gender differences mentioned?

<p>Describing themselves in more relational terms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes social psychology from sociology?

<p>Social psychology focuses on individuals and experimentation, while sociology focuses on groups and societies. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated as a common behavior for men in terms of sexual thinking?

<p>Thinking about sex frequently (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following norms is characterized by a difference in emotional experiences?

<p>Expressiveness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of social relations as described?

<p>Introspection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do women generally differ from men in terms of their job preferences?

<p>Preference for jobs that reduce inequalities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the significant events that contributed to the establishment of social psychology as a field?

<p>World War 2 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about social psychology is true?

<p>The first social psychology experiments were reported in 1898. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ratio describes the arrest rates of male to female in the U.S. related to provocation?

<p>9 to 1 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the idea of 'constructing our social reality' imply?

<p>Our perceptions shape how we respond to social situations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of norms as described?

<p>Inherent personal traits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Princeton-Dartmouth football game demonstration illustrated which concept?

<p>The influence of individual biases in observation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year is social psychology recognized to have become more established?

<p>1930 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about social psychology?

<p>It is a well-established field of psychology for many centuries. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the adaptive value of anticipating problems and harnessing anxiety?

<p>It allows for effective action. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does self-serving bias primarily protect individuals from?

<p>Depression (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What phenomenon occurs when one describes a trait about another person?

<p>Spontaneous Trait Transference (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the film experiment at Moscow Film School, what did the unique combinations of unrelated scenes demonstrate?

<p>The brain seeks connections between stimuli. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What best describes belief perseverance?

<p>Resistance to changing one's initial beliefs. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can priming be defined in psychological terms?

<p>The influence of prior stimuli on perception. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of self-serving bias?

<p>It always leads to positive outcomes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which option best summarizes the findings from the film clips presented in the experiment?

<p>Emotional responses are dependent on context and associations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following traits is NOT part of the 'Dark Triad'?

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

Niccolò Machiavelli emphasized the importance of which of the following in politics?

<p>Deception and cunning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes unrealistic optimism?

<p>Being overly positive regardless of risks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Kuleshov Effect illustrates which of the following concepts?

<p>Manipulating audience emotions through context (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Defensive pessimism involves which of the following strategies?

<p>Preparing for the worst-case scenario (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect do people commonly believe they excel in compared to others?

<p>Professional competence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Illusory optimism can increase vulnerability by causing individuals to:

<p>Underestimate potential risks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key distinction of how most people view themselves?

<p>They see themselves as better than average in various dimensions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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