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According to social exchange theory, which of these factors would someone be most likely to consider when deciding whether to continue a relationship?

A) what emotional impact the relationship has on them
B) what emotional impact the relationship has on their partner
C) what characteristics they value in their partner
D) how much they have invested in the relationship
E) None of these response options are relevant

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Given the stereotype that "Blacks are not as intelligent as Whites," if the black students score as much as the white students on difficult questions, then the questions are described as being a(n) ____________, which is a finding that is consistent with the ___________.

A) laboratory task; social identity theory
B) laboratory task; concept of stereotype threat
C) intelligence test; realistic conflict theory
D) intelligence test; concept of the self-fulfilling prophecy

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Explain how our incorrect expectations can become self-fulfilling.

Roger is on a date with Heidi at an amusement park. They go on a rather scary roller coaster ride and after the ride, Roger's heart is pounding hard and he is emotionally aroused. Mistakenly, he starts to assume that these feelings are actually being produced by his reaction to Heidi and as a result, he starts to fall more in deeply in love with her. This example best demonstrates the

Which of the following occurs when people's incorrect expectations are confirmed when they relate to other people in a way that brings about the very behaviours they expect, thereby confirming their original beliefs?

The study of impulsive murders discussed in the text found that these individuals had lower levels of activity in their frontal lobes than comparison groups did.

Research indicates that the primary aspect of deindividuation that disinhibits behaviour is

Conforming in order to be accepted by others or to avoid social rejection is known as the _____________ social influence, whereas when people conform to the behaviours or opinions of others because they believe that these others have accurate knowledge and know what is "right", this is the _____________ social influence.

Which of the following statements regarding physical attractiveness is FALSE?

Muzafer Sherif found that when groups of people viewed a stationary dot of light in a dark room, the people perceived the dot to move in a phenomenon called _____________. When comparing their experiences in small groups, after viewing the dot, groups came to slightly different conclusions regarding how much the dot had moved which provided some insight into how _________ are formed.

The fact that guards in the Stanford Prison Study did not use their actual names, did not know that they were being observed, and wore reflective sunglasses that prevented direct eye contact all suggest that a key role in producing the results obtained in this experiment was _____________.

The assertion that people should help others and contribute to the welfare of the society is asserted by the _____________, and was mentioned as one of the social learning/cultural factors that may contribute to ___________.

The primary assumption behind the implicit association test is that people will respond more slowly to word pairs that they perceive as not "fitting together." The test further assumes that large discrepancies in reaction times are indicative of __________ negative underlying attitudes.

Describe some gender differences in mate preferences.

What is the fundamental attribution error and what are two possible reasons for its occurrence? Define the self-serving bias and explain how it is different from the fundamental attribution error. What has research shown regarding the cultural stability of these two tendencies?

As Thelma enters her grocery store, a girl at a table near the door asks her to buy a raffle ticket for $2. Thema says sure, so the girl says "or you could get 3 for $5. Thelma says, "Well then give me three it is a great deal!" The solicitor used the

Let's say that you are not very good at playing video games. Nonetheless, while playing in the mall one afternoon, you attract a large crowd to watch you. According to Zajonc's dominant response theory of social facilitation, you will

Based on the research examining the factors that contribute to affiliation, it appears that the statement "opposites attract" is most accurate.

The principle of group polarization refers to how

What are the two main types of attributions people make for behaviours?