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Type A=Applied C=Conceptual F=Factual Level (1)=Easy; (2)=Moderate; (3)=Difficult LO=Learning Objective SG=Used in Study Guide p=page TB_Baron_Chapter 1 Multiple Choice Single Select M/C Question 1 Social psychologists focus their attention mainly on individuals because ________.a)our actions are performed by and thoughts occur in the minds of individuals b)the behavior of groups is too difficult to study in laboratory conditions c)cultural differences have a strong effect on the behavior of groups but only a weak effect on individuals d)some individuals are more strongly affected by society than are others

ANS: a

Skill=Understand, Objective=1.1: Evaluate the diverse topics that social psychology seeks to understand, Topic=1.1: Social Psychology: What It Is and Is Not, Difficulty=Medium M/C Question 2 Kim knows she needs to go take summer courses, but worries about leaving her new boyfriend for three months. She wonders, will “absence make the heart go stronger” be true, or is “out of sight, out of mind” more applicable? This is an example of ________.a)the unscientific nature of conventional wisdom b)confusion regarding an interpersonal problem c)the seductive nature of jealousy d)the need for female advice

ANS: a

Skill=Apply, Objective=1.1: Evaluate the diverse topics that social psychology seeks to understand, Topic=1.1: Social Psychology: What It Is and Is Not, Difficulty=Medium 215 Copyright © 2017, 2012, 2009 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Social Psychology 14e Nyla Branscombe, Robert Baron (Test Bank All Chapters, 100% Original Verified, A+ Grade) 1 / 4

M/C Question 3 One reason that social scientists put their faith in the scientific method is that the scientific method ________.a)produces incontrovertible proof of the accuracy of their theories b)assures acceptance of their conclusions by the general public c)allows scientists to rely on their own intuition d)produces more conclusive evidence than other methods

ANS: d

Skill=Understand, Objective=1.1: Evaluate the diverse topics that social psychology seeks to understand, Topic=1.1: Social Psychology: What It Is and Is Not, Difficulty=Medium M/C Question 4 Based on his estimate of how long it would take him to complete his midterm essay, Armando told his instructor he would turn in the paper on Tuesday, but he was late turning it in, causing his instructor to deduct a letter grade from the paper. Next time Armando makes such a promise based on a plan, he will likely ________.a)more carefully examine how to go about doing the paper on time b)base his estimate on an outline of the paper c)make arrangements to work away from his noisy roommates d)make the same planning error and be late again

ANS: d

Skill=Apply, Objective=1.1: Evaluate the diverse topics that social psychology seeks to understand, Topic=1.1: Social Psychology: What It Is and Is Not, Difficulty=Medium M/C Question 5 Which of the following categories is NOT one of the five categories mentioned in the text regarding factors affecting social interaction?a)Perceptual processes b)Cognitive processes c)Environmental variables d)Biological factors

ANS: a

Skill=Understand, Objective=1.1: Evaluate the diverse topics that social psychology seeks to understand, Topic=1.1: Social Psychology: What It Is and Is Not, Difficulty=Medium M/C Question 6 LaShawna meets another girl at a party who is not from LaShawna’s ethnic group, and whom LaShawna judges, based on her stereotype of that group, is probably shallow and a gossip.The best description of LaShawna’s judgment is that she is engaged in ________.a)a social cognitive process b)cultural norming c)prejudice d)developmental processes 216 Copyright © 2017, 2012, 2009 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved 2 / 4

ANS: a

Skill=Apply, Objective=1.1: Evaluate the diverse topics that social psychology seeks to understand, Topic=1.1: Social Psychology: What It Is and Is Not, Difficulty=Medium

M/C Question 7 The moon is full, and Cristinel has been behaving wildly. Although sober, he’s been alternately barking like a dog at strangers on the street and/or asking them, “aren't ya’ just happy now?” According to your text, Cristinel's behavior could be due to ________.a)the moon as an environmental influence b)an undiagnosed mental illness c)a cultural norm imported from his Transylvanian homeland d)a good grade on his midterm paper

ANS: a

Skill=Apply, Objective=1.1: Evaluate the diverse topics that social psychology seeks to understand, Topic=1.1: Social Psychology: What It Is and Is Not, Difficulty=Medium

M/C Question 8 In addition to social cognition and behavioral approaches, research on ______ has helped social psychologists develop a greater understanding of how people form impressions, choose to help others, and even comply with requests.a)animals b)emotions c)evolution d)thinking

ANS: b

Skill=Understand, Objective=1.2: Examine the major avenues that social psychology is currently exploring, Topic=1.2: Social Psychology: Advances at the Boundaries, Difficulty=Medium M/C Question 9 The evolutionary perspective on social behavior suggests that ________.a)we are driven by our genes to act in specific ways b)much of our behavior is biologically determined and cannot be consciously known c)we inherit specific patterns of social behavior d)we inherit tendencies or predispositions to behave in certain ways

ANS: d

Skill=Understand, Objective=1.1: Evaluate the diverse topics that social psychology seeks to understand, Topic=1.1: Social Psychology: What It Is and Is Not, Difficulty=Easy

M/C Question 10 In one study, participants were presented with words that were either consistent or inconsistent with their strongly held values. Participants showed quite strong reactions to the value inconsistent words. This suggests that we process information we ________.a)agree with quite slowly 217 Copyright © 2017, 2012, 2009 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved 3 / 4

b)disagree with slowly but thoroughly c)disagree with quickly d)agree with quickly

ANS: c

Skill=Understand, Objective=1.2: Examine the major avenues that social psychology is currently exploring, Topic=1.2: Social Psychology: Advances at the Boundaries, Difficulty=Medium

M/C Question 11 A multicultural perspective is recognized as increasingly important to research in social psychology because ________.a)a variety of cultural factors such as race or ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability help determine self-identity b)some cultural factors may be important, but these factors have not yet been identified c)cultural factors are only important in some areas of research, such as research dealing with facial recognition d)cultural factors have a weak influence on social behavior

ANS: a

Skill=Understand, Objective=1.2: Examine the major avenues that social psychology is currently exploring, Topic=1.2: Social Psychology: Advances at the Boundaries, Difficulty=Easy

M/C Question 12 In order to determine whether people have a strong or weak preference for the color of their cookware, a company wants to collect information from many of its past customers. If the number of past customers is very large, the company may want to consider using ________ methods.a)mystery shopper b)survey c)naturalistic observation d)field experimental

ANS: b

Skill=Apply, Objective=1.3: Understand the methods social psychologists use to gain insight into the questions posed, Topic=1.3: How Social Psychologists Answer the Questions They Ask: Research as the Route to Increased Knowledge, Difficulty=Medium

M/C Question 13 A researcher worked with members of a political action committee (PAC) to survey potential voters by telephone before an election. PAC members conducted the poll themselves while the researcher tabulated the results. The poll asked which candidate people plan to vote for in the upcoming election. Which of the following may present problems for the accuracy of the results?a)One question was "Do you plan to vote for Candidate A or Candidate B?" b)The survey was scheduled to coincide with a large rally for one candidate.218 Copyright © 2017, 2012, 2009 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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