Question 1

Which of the following phenomena is best explained by cognitive dissonance theory?

Accepted Answer

A)   fundamental attribution error
B)   the foot-in-the-door phenomenon
C)   peripheral route persuasion
D)   central route persuasion

Question 2

Freire did very poorly on his last arithmetic test. The tendency to make the fundamental attribution error might lead his sixth-grade teacher to conclude that Freire did poorly because

Accepted Answer

A)   he is unmotivated to do well in school.
B)   the test covered material that had not been adequately covered in class.
C)   his parents had an argument the evening before the test.
D)   he was not given enough time to complete the test.

Question 3

After she was promoted to a high-level executive position in the large company for which she worked, Jorana developed more pro-business political attitudes. This best illustrates the impact of ________ on attitudes.

Accepted Answer

A)   deindividuation
B)   social facilitation
C)   role playing
D)   mirror-image perceptions

Question 4

A person's behavior is most likely to be consistent with his or her attitudes when

Accepted Answer

A)   the attitudes are implicit rather than explicit.
B)   external influences on behavior are minimal.
C)   the person has not publicly communicated those attitudes.
D)   the attitudes are discrepant with most other people's opinions.

Question 5

Opinion change resulting from a thoughtful focus on the content of arguments illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)   central route persuasion.
B)   normative social influence.
C)   social facilitation.
D)   cognitive dissonance.

Question 6

Cognitive dissonance theory is most helpful for understanding the impact of

Accepted Answer

A)   groupthink on social conflict.
B)   deindividuation on the bystander effect.
C)   team membership on social loafing.
D)   role playing on attitude change.

Question 7

Professor Stewart wrote a very positive letter of recommendation for a student despite having doubts about her competence. Which theory best explains why he subsequently began to develop more favorable attitudes about the student's abilities?

Accepted Answer

A)   cognitive dissonance theory
B)   scapegoat theory
C)   two-factor theory
D)   equity theory

Question 8

Whether a person exercises regularly is best predicted by his or her attitude about

Accepted Answer

A)   sports training.
B)   physical health.
C)   exercise.
D)   social loafing.

Question 9

Attribution theory suggests that we tend to attribute others' behavior either to their

Accepted Answer

A)   heredity or their environment.
B)   biological motives or their psychological motives.
C)   thoughts or their emotions.
D)   dispositions or their situations.

Question 10

Aleksis has recently begun to bully and hurt his younger brother. If this behavior continues, it is likely that Aleksis will

Accepted Answer

A)   experience a substantial loss of self-esteem.
B)   develop an increasing dislike for his brother.
C)   experience a sense of deindividuation.
D)   develop a great sense of admiration and respect for his brother.

Question 11

Observing yourself on a video replay is most likely to increase your tendency to attribute your behavior to

Accepted Answer

A)   social norms.
B)   role playing.
C)   personality traits.
D)   the mere exposure effect.

Question 12

After they had first agreed to display a 3-inch "Be a Safe Driver" sign, California home owners were highly likely to permit the installation of a very large and unattractive "Drive Carefully" sign in their front yards. This best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)   the chameleon effect.
B)   the foot-in-the-door phenomenon.
C)   the fundamental attribution error.
D)   social facilitation.

Question 13

Compared with people from East Asian cultures, those from individualistic Western countries are more likely to demonstrate

Accepted Answer

A)   conformity.
B)   ingroup bias.
C)   ethnic stereotyping.
D)   the fundamental attribution error.

Question 14

The foot-in-the-door phenomenon refers to the tendency to

Accepted Answer

A)   neglect critical thinking because of a strong desire for social harmony within a group.
B)   perform simple tasks more effectively in the presence of others.
C)   comply with a large request if one has previously complied with a small request.
D)   experience an increasing attraction to novel stimuli as they become more familiar.

Question 15

Politicians who publicly oppose a tax increase that they privately favor best illustrate that

Accepted Answer

A)   a pooling of efforts toward a common goal contributes to social loafing.
B)   the presence of others interferes with individual performance on difficult tasks.
C)   actions may sometimes be inconsistent with attitudes.
D)   group discussion enhances a group's prevailing attitudes.

Question 16

In explaining the actions of people we do not know well, we often demonstrate the

Accepted Answer

A)   bystander effect.
B)   mere exposure effect.
C)   fundamental attribution error.
D)   foot-in-the-door phenomenon.

Question 17

Instead of providing arguments in favor of a political candidate, ads may build political support by associating pictures of the candidate with emotion-evoking music and images. This strategy best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)   the social-responsibility norm.
B)   deindividuation.
C)   peripheral route persuasion.
D)   informational social influence.

Question 18

We are NOT likely to make the fundamental attribution error if we observe someone

Accepted Answer

A)   in a variety of situations.
B)   who is unemployed.
C)   who is wealthy.
D)   we dislike.

Question 19

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Attitudes and actions rarely correspond.
B)   Attitudes predict behavior about half the time.
C)   Attitudes are excellent predictors of behavior.
D)   Attitudes predict behavior under certain conditions.

Question 20

Attribution theory was designed to account for

Accepted Answer

A)   the process of revealing intimate aspects of ourselves to others.
B)   the impact of both heredity and environment on social behavior.
C)   the loss of self-awareness that occurs in group situations.
D)   how people explain others' behavior.

Exam 43: Social Thinking

Attribution theory was designed to account for

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Compared with people from East Asian cultures, those from individualistic Western countries are more likely to demonstrate

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Opinion change resulting from a thoughtful focus on the content of arguments illustrates

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Freire did very poorly on his last arithmetic test. The tendency to make the fundamental attribution error might lead his sixth-grade teacher to conclude that Freire did poorly because

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Which of the following is true?

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Attribution theory suggests that we tend to attribute others' behavior either to their

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Observing yourself on a video replay is most likely to increase your tendency to attribute your behavior to

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Aleksis has recently begun to bully and hurt his younger brother. If this behavior continues, it is likely that Aleksis will

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The foot-in-the-door phenomenon refers to the tendency to

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Instead of providing arguments in favor of a political candidate, ads may build political support by associating pictures of the candidate with emotion-evoking music and images. This strategy best illustrates

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Professor Stewart wrote a very positive letter of recommendation for a student despite having doubts about her competence. Which theory best explains why he subsequently began to develop more favorable attitudes about the student's abilities?

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After she was promoted to a high-level executive position in the large company for which she worked, Jorana developed more pro-business political attitudes. This best illustrates the impact of ________ on attitudes.

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Whether a person exercises regularly is best predicted by his or her attitude about

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Which of the following phenomena is best explained by cognitive dissonance theory?

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In explaining the actions of people we do not know well, we often demonstrate the

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Cognitive dissonance theory is most helpful for understanding the impact of

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Politicians who publicly oppose a tax increase that they privately favor best illustrate that

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After they had first agreed to display a 3-inch "Be a Safe Driver" sign, California home owners were highly likely to permit the installation of a very large and unattractive "Drive Carefully" sign in their front yards. This best illustrates

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We are NOT likely to make the fundamental attribution error if we observe someone

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A person's behavior is most likely to be consistent with his or her attitudes when

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