Question 1

One of the most commonly used social neuroscience techniques is known as functional magnetic resonance imaging. This technique detects ________ to determine which parts of the brain are active during certain activities.

Accepted Answer

A)   electrical activity
B)   radioactive isotopes
C)   blood flow
D)   neurotransmitter levelsE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Theory of mind is important for group living because it

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A)   is necessary for language acquisition.
B)   can treat autism.
C)   can prevent misunderstandings that could lead to aggression or death.
D)   decreases selection pressures.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Pro-affirmative action advocates try to activate schemas related to ________, whereas anti-affirmative action advocates try to activate schemas related to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   fairness; diversity
B)   diversity; fairness
C)   African Americans; Caucasians
D)   Caucasians; African AmericansE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

According to evolutionary theory, males put ________ investment in their offspring than females because males ________.

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A)   less; have more opportunities to produce offspring
B)   more; have fewer opportunities to produce offspring
C)   less; are more likely to die before their offspring reach maturity
D)   more; are less likely to die before their offspring each maturityE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following methods is most clearly suited for testing whether construals exert a causal effect on game performance?

Accepted Answer

A)   manipulating the name of a game
B)   manipulating room temperature during the game
C)   manipulating moods after a game has been played
D)   manipulating the age of study participantsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

A reader for American schoolchildren from the 1930s shows a little boy running, whereas a reader for Chinese children from the same time period shows a boy with his brother. What cultural difference does this highlight?

Accepted Answer

A)   Individualistic cultures place a higher value on self-esteem than collectivistic cultures.
B)   Individualistic cultures emphasize individual action, whereas collectivistic cultures emphasize relationships.
C)   Individualistic cultures emphasize active relationships, whereas collectivistic cultures emphasize passive relationships.
D)   This example does not relate to any consistent cultural difference.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Describe the benefits of a social psychological approach to understanding why people behave the way they do. That is, how does social psychology go beyond basic human intuition? Why is this important?

Accepted Answer

Social psychology goes beyond basic human intuition by testing research questions and theories using the scientific method. This is important because without testing our intuitions empirically, we are unable to know whether they are accurate.

Question 8

Marco, a physics major, and Tim, a social work major, always take the bus together to school. Today the bus was delayed. Tim is going to be late for a midterm. Marco does not have class for a few hours. While walking from the bus stop, Marco and Tim pass a woman crying on a bench. According to Darley and Batson's "Good Samaritan" study, how are Marco and Tim likely to behave?

Accepted Answer

A)   Marco is more likely to help the women given that he does not have to rush to a midterm.
B)   Tim is more likely to help the women because he will feel especially heroic helping despite being in a rush.
C)   As a social work major, Tim is more likely to help the woman.
D)   As a physics major, Marco is more likely to help the woman.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

A stereotype is best characterized as a type of

Accepted Answer

A)   schema.
B)   channel factor.
C)   attribution.
D)   theory of mind.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Pat has listed ten things that describe who he is. The first three are "I am a son," "I am fun when I am with my friends," and "I am a manager." Pat is most likely part of a(n)  ________ culture.

Accepted Answer

A)   evolutionary
B)   independent
C)   interdependent
D)   universalE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following is a fundamental difference between individualist and collectivist cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)   Independent cultures tend to value group status and success, whereas collectivist cultures do not.
B)   Independent cultures have few social norms, whereas collectivist cultures have many.
C)   Independent cultures tend to view family relationships as voluntary, whereas collectivists tend to see family relationships as more binding.
D)   Independent cultures tend to emphasize hierarchical relationships with others, whereas collectivist cultures do not.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Compare and contrast the evolutionary and cultural perspectives on human behavior.

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Both evolutionary and cultural psycholog...

Question 13

Tamara just bought a brand new purse. According to research on culture and social class in the United States, how is Tamara likely to respond when her best friend buys the same purse?

Accepted Answer

A)   If Tamara is from the upper class, she is likely happy to share the similarity with her best friend.
B)   If Tamara is from the middle class, she is likely happy to share the similarity with her best friend.
C)   If Tamara is from the working class, she is likely disappointed that she is no longer unique.
D)   If Tamara is from the middle class, she is likely disappointed that she is no longer unique.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Kurt Lewin's concept, the field of forces, emphasizes that ________ underlie(s)  much of human behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)   genetics
B)   physical stimulation
C)   the characteristics of a situation
D)   natural selectionE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Judy is always complimenting people with whom she works. Bob, one of Judy's best friends, thinks that Judy is genuinely thoughtful and friendly. Sarah, who does not know Judy well, thinks that Sarah is shallow and fake. This example suggests how friendship influences

Accepted Answer

A)   behaviors.
B)   personality.
C)   construals.
D)   folk theories.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

The naturalistic fallacy refers to the claim that

Accepted Answer

A)   things should be different from the way they are now.
B)   people can overcome many things they are predisposed to do.
C)   the process of evolution can select for disadvantageous characteristics.
D)   the way things are is the way they should be.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following statements is NOT consistent with the evolutionary perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)   People share many practices and institutions with animals, especially higher primates.
B)   Behavioral propensities are subject to selection pressures.
C)   Physical characteristics are subject to selection pressures.
D)   People will inevitably do what they are biologically predisposed to do.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

________ molds animals and plants so that traits that enhance the probability of survival are passed on to subsequent generations.

Accepted Answer

A)   Social Darwinism
B)   Naturalistic fallacy
C)   Natural selection
D)   ConnectionismE) A) and B)
F) B) and C) C

Question 19

Which of the following do people share with animals, especially higher primates?

Accepted Answer

A)   social taboos
B)   belief in the supernatural
C)   wariness around spiders
D)   facial expressionsE) C) and D)
F) B) and D) D

Question 20

Which of the following studies takes a social neuroscience approach?

Accepted Answer

A)   measuring changes in participants' heart rates in response to receiving negative feedback from a romantic partner
B)   measuring changes in participants' heart rates in response to receiving an electric shock
C)   measuring changes in participants' brain activations in response to receiving negative feedback from a romantic partner
D)   measuring changes in participants' brain activations in response to receiving an electric shockE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 1: An Invitation to Social Psychology

One of the most commonly used social neuroscience techniques is known as functional magnetic resonance imaging. This technique detects ________ to determine which parts of the brain are active during certain activities.

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Theory of mind is important for group living because it

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Pro-affirmative action advocates try to activate schemas related to , whereas anti-affirmative action advocates try to activate schemas related to .

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According to evolutionary theory, males put investment in their offspring than females because males .

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Which of the following methods is most clearly suited for testing whether construals exert a causal effect on game performance?

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A reader for American schoolchildren from the 1930s shows a little boy running, whereas a reader for Chinese children from the same time period shows a boy with his brother. What cultural difference does this highlight?

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Describe the benefits of a social psychological approach to understanding why people behave the way they do. That is, how does social psychology go beyond basic human intuition? Why is this important?

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Social psychology goes beyond basic human intuition by testing research questions and theories using the scientific method. This is important because without testing our intuitions empirically, we are unable to know whether they are accurate.

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A stereotype is best characterized as a type of

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Pat has listed ten things that describe who he is. The first three are "I am a son," "I am fun when I am with my friends," and "I am a manager." Pat is most likely part of a(n) ________ culture.

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Which of the following is a fundamental difference between individualist and collectivist cultures?

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Compare and contrast the evolutionary and cultural perspectives on human behavior.

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Both evolutionary and cultural psycholog...
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Tamara just bought a brand new purse. According to research on culture and social class in the United States, how is Tamara likely to respond when her best friend buys the same purse?

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Kurt Lewin's concept, the field of forces, emphasizes that ________ underlie(s) much of human behavior.

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Judy is always complimenting people with whom she works. Bob, one of Judy's best friends, thinks that Judy is genuinely thoughtful and friendly. Sarah, who does not know Judy well, thinks that Sarah is shallow and fake. This example suggests how friendship influences

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The naturalistic fallacy refers to the claim that

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Which of the following statements is NOT consistent with the evolutionary perspective?

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________ molds animals and plants so that traits that enhance the probability of survival are passed on to subsequent generations.

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Which of the following do people share with animals, especially higher primates?

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Which of the following studies takes a social neuroscience approach?

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Exam 1: An Invitation to Social Psychology

One of the most commonly used social neuroscience techniques is known as functional magnetic resonance imaging. This technique detects ________ to determine which parts of the brain are active during certain activities.

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Theory of mind is important for group living because it

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Pro-affirmative action advocates try to activate schemas related to ________, whereas anti-affirmative action advocates try to activate schemas related to ________.

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According to evolutionary theory, males put ________ investment in their offspring than females because males ________.

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Which of the following methods is most clearly suited for testing whether construals exert a causal effect on game performance?

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A reader for American schoolchildren from the 1930s shows a little boy running, whereas a reader for Chinese children from the same time period shows a boy with his brother. What cultural difference does this highlight?

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Describe the benefits of a social psychological approach to understanding why people behave the way they do. That is, how does social psychology go beyond basic human intuition? Why is this important?

Correct AnswerverifiedSocial psychology goes beyond basic human intuition by testing research questions and theories using the scientific method. This is important because without testing our intuitions empirically, we are unable to know whether they are accurate.

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A stereotype is best characterized as a type of

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Pat has listed ten things that describe who he is. The first three are "I am a son," "I am fun when I am with my friends," and "I am a manager." Pat is most likely part of a(n) ________ culture.

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Which of the following is a fundamental difference between individualist and collectivist cultures?

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Compare and contrast the evolutionary and cultural perspectives on human behavior.

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Tamara just bought a brand new purse. According to research on culture and social class in the United States, how is Tamara likely to respond when her best friend buys the same purse?

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Kurt Lewin's concept, the field of forces, emphasizes that ________ underlie(s) much of human behavior.

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Judy is always complimenting people with whom she works. Bob, one of Judy's best friends, thinks that Judy is genuinely thoughtful and friendly. Sarah, who does not know Judy well, thinks that Sarah is shallow and fake. This example suggests how friendship influences

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The naturalistic fallacy refers to the claim that

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Which of the following statements is NOT consistent with the evolutionary perspective?

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________ molds animals and plants so that traits that enhance the probability of survival are passed on to subsequent generations.

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Which of the following do people share with animals, especially higher primates?

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Which of the following studies takes a social neuroscience approach?

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