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?

Dissatisfaction with the final choice made. Signup and view all the answers

According to Terror Management Theory, what must humans manage?

Their fear of death and its implications. Signup and view all the answers

What behavior is classified as being intended to hurt someone?

Physical or verbal aggression Signup and view all the answers

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

Quantity of partners Signup and view all the answers

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

Describing themselves in more relational terms Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes social psychology from sociology?

Social psychology focuses on individuals and experimentation, while sociology focuses on groups and societies. Signup and view all the answers

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

Thinking about sex frequently Signup and view all the answers

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

Expressiveness Signup and view all the answers

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

Introspection Signup and view all the answers

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

Preference for jobs that reduce inequalities Signup and view all the answers

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

World War 2 Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about social psychology is true?

The first social psychology experiments were reported in 1898. Signup and view all the answers

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

9 to 1 Signup and view all the answers

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

Our perceptions shape how we respond to social situations. Signup and view all the answers

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

Inherent personal traits Signup and view all the answers

The Princeton-Dartmouth football game demonstration illustrated which concept?

The influence of individual biases in observation. Signup and view all the answers

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

1930 Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about social psychology?

It is a well-established field of psychology for many centuries. Signup and view all the answers

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

It allows for effective action. Signup and view all the answers

What does self-serving bias primarily protect individuals from?

Depression Signup and view all the answers

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

Spontaneous Trait Transference Signup and view all the answers

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

The brain seeks connections between stimuli. Signup and view all the answers

What best describes belief perseverance?

Resistance to changing one's initial beliefs. Signup and view all the answers

How can priming be defined in psychological terms?

The influence of prior stimuli on perception. Signup and view all the answers

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

It always leads to positive outcomes. Signup and view all the answers

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

Emotional responses are dependent on context and associations. Signup and view all the answers

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

Altruism Signup and view all the answers

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

Deception and cunning Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes unrealistic optimism?

Being overly positive regardless of risks Signup and view all the answers

The Kuleshov Effect illustrates which of the following concepts?

Manipulating audience emotions through context Signup and view all the answers

Defensive pessimism involves which of the following strategies?

Preparing for the worst-case scenario Signup and view all the answers

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

Professional competence Signup and view all the answers

Illusory optimism can increase vulnerability by causing individuals to:

Underestimate potential risks Signup and view all the answers

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

They see themselves as better than average in various dimensions Signup and view all the answers