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A dictator who has a lot of "yes men" around to support his suggestions makes decisions that are increasingly ill-considered and divorced from reality.This is an example of:

A) risky shift.
B) groupthink.
C) group polarization.
D) compliance.

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Stereotypes constitute the behavioral component of a prejudicial attitude.

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The false consensus effect refers to the fact that one often exaggerates the differences between oneself and other people.

How should the presence of a single dissenter influence the degree of conformity seen in a study modeled on Asch's classic investigation?

Sociology and social psychology are essentially the same.

People use social media mainly to strengthen existing relationships.

"Prison" study is to "shock" study as _____ is to _____.

Social loafing is more pronounced in collectivist than in individualistic cultures.

A single dissenter can disrupt a group's conformity.

Whitney makes a sizeable donation to a charity mainly because it is tax-deductible.Whitney's behavior is BEST described as:

The classic "shock" study of obedience is associated with:

A _____ might study the political attitudes of individual voters.A ____ might study the behavior of political parties.

Conformity based on a desire for approval is called _____ social influence.Conformity based on the desire to reduce uncertainty is called _____ social influence.

A magazine publisher asks you to commit to a brief trial subscription.Having committed to the trial subscription,you may be more likely to buy a year-long subscription.This exemplifies the ___________ compliance technique.

Cognition is to behavior as _____ is to _____.

_____ psychologists investigate human cognition,emotion,and behavior in relation to other people.

Attitudes are mainly genetic in origin.

The motivation to help others with no expectation of a return is called:

While eating at the university café,Janet sees a waiter's serving tray tilt,and the food and beverages spill onto four people."What a careless,clumsy idiot," Janet mumbles to herself as she resumes eating.Janet has just committed:

Blanche is extremely interested in politics and believes an upcoming election is very important to the future.Blanche would most likely be persuaded by a campaign message relying on the ________ route to persuasion.