Scapegoating is releasing aggression on______targets.
A. moving B. unsafe C. safe D. none of these
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The process of changing your behavior to match that of others in a group is:
A. norming B. forming a social contract C. conformity D. standardization
With regard to the effects of TV on children, we can conclude that:
A. TV has little effect on the behavior of children B. TV only increases aggressive behavior in children C. TV only increases prosocial behavior in children D. the amount of TV viewing may be related to aggressive behavior later in life
Which theory holds that relationship must be profitable to ensure?
A. complementary need theory B. social exchange theory C. gain- loss theory D. social comparison theory
The person who agrees to a small request initially is more likely later to comply with a larger demand. This describes the_________?
A. door- in- the- face-effect B. foot- in- the- door effect C. low- ball technique D. high- ball technique
Gender identity refers to:
A. a person’s identification with the parent of the opposite sex B. the set of expected behaviors for males and for females C. how masculine a boy is or how feminine girl is D. the sense of being male or female
On which of the following tasks would the presence of observers be least likely to lead to better and faster performance?
A. raking leaves B. bicycle racing C. washing dishes D. solving a crossword puzzle
In Asch’s studies______were found to be the key determinants of conformity.
A. task difficulty and group size B. the group leader’s personality and group unanimity C. group size and the subjects’ intelligence D. group size and group unanimity
Which one of the following correctly defines the concept of social norms?
A. The patterns of behaviour that are considered ideal and satisfy the actor B. Cultural meanings assigned to a particular action independently of the wishes C. Shared expectations of behaviour that connote what is considered socially desirable and appropriate D. some define ideals about what is wrong and what is right
After she received a free hand- painted Christmas ornament from a religious organization, Mrs. Montevecchi felt obligated to mail a cash donation to the organization, Her response to the free gift best illustrates the impact of:
A. the fundamental attribution error B. the just- world phenomenon C. the mere exposure effect D. the reciprocity norm