An eagerness to believe that victims of a natural disaster are being punished by God for their sins best illustrates a potential consequence of:
A. deindividuation B. the mere exposure effect C. the bystander effect D. the just-world phenomenon
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Research on the effects of playing violent video games most clearly provides evidence that disconfirms the:
A. mere exposure effect B. catharsis hypothesis C. frustration- aggression principle D. cognitive dissonance theory
Alex thinks smoking is addictive but other players on his hockey team insist that it’s not. Alex is likely to conform to their opinion if:
A. there is obvious disagreement among team players regarding the issue B. he feels insecure in his role as a new member of the team C. he has publicity voiced his opinion on this issue D. social facilitation within the term is very low
Maya has always preferred individual assignments to group projects because she finds that she can accomplish more when she works on her own. the process that would best explain why Maya accomplishes less when she works as part of group is _________?
A. social loafing B. social interference C. diffusion of responsibility D. the bystander effect
After Manny’s father refused to let him use the family car on Friday night Manny let all the air out of the tires. His action is best explained in terms of the:
A. foot- in- the-door phenomenon B. bystander effect C. mere exposure effect D. frustration- aggression principle
In the study on group communication and leadership, which communication styles would it be impossible to predict who would be seen as the group leader?
A. the chain and wheel communications B. the y and circle communications C. the y and free communications D. the circle and free communications
According to the Emile Durkheim, deviance has positive function also, because:
A. It helps in keeping cultural purity intact B. It helps in legitimizing the need for state and police C. It helps in bringing about change in society D. It helps individuals takeout their frustrations
Only when experimental participants were informed that a women was raped did they perceive the women’s behavior as inviting rape> This best illustrates that victim- blaming is fueled by:
A. deindividuation B. the bystander effect C. the mere exposure effect D. hindsight bias
In investigating the impact of physical arousal on passionate love, Dutton and Aron arranged for an attractive woman to briefly interact with men who had recently:
A. crossed a swaying footbridge B. intervened is an emergency C. listened to romantic music D. failed a midterm test
Natasha and Dimitri have a fulfilling marital relationship because they readily confide their deepest hopes and fears to each other. This best illustrates the value of:
A. self- disclosure B. deindividuation C. passionate love D. the mere exposure effect