Thinking About Psychology, Second Edition Module 35: Social Relations iClicker Questions Charles T. Blair-Broeker Randal M. Ernst Questions Written by Kent Korek, Germantown High School
c. just-world phenomenon. d. mere-exposure effect. 1. Repeated exposure to novel stimuli increases our liking of the stimuli according to the: a. altruism theory. b. ingroup bias. c. just-world phenomenon. d. mere-exposure effect. The correct answer is: d. mere-exposure effect.
a. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. 2. Which of the following proverbs is most clearly supported by research on social attraction? a. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. b. Birds of a feather flock together. c. Familiarity breeds contempt. d. The beautiful are the lonely. The correct answer is: b. Birds of a feather flock together.
3. Companionate love refers to: a. a condition in which people receive from a relationship in proportion to what they give to it. b. an aroused state of intense absorption in another person. c. deep affectionate attachment we feel for another person over a long period of time. d. revealing intimate aspects of ourselves to another person. The correct answer is: c. deep affectionate attachment we feel for another person over a long period of time.
d. the mere exposure effect. 4. Kathy and Max have a fulfilling marital relationship because they readily confide their deepest hopes and fears to each other. This best illustrates the value of: a. passionate love. b. self-disclosure. c. social facilitation. d. the mere exposure effect. The correct answer is: b. self-disclosure.
5. Unselfish regard for the welfare of others is the definition of: a. altruism. b. ingroup. c. self-disclosure. d. superordinate goals. The correct answer is: a. altruism.
b. just-world phenomenon. c. the bystander effect. 6. Experimenters had an actor lay down on a city sidewalk and pretend to be sick to see if anyone walking by would stop and help. The experimenters were testing for: a. ingroup bias. b. just-world phenomenon. c. the bystander effect. d. superordinate goals. The correct answer is: c. the bystander effect.
a. Am I responsible? Is there danger? 7. Which of the following is the correct order for the thought processes we go through in deciding whether or not to help in a situation? a. Am I responsible? Is there danger? b. Is the person attractive? Will I get a reward? Will others notice? c. Do I like the person? Do I have time? d. Did I notice the incident? Did I interpret it as an emergency? Am I responsible? The correct answer is: d. Did I notice the incident? Did I interpret it as an emergency? Am I responsible?
8. Prejudice is to discrimination as _____ is to _____. a. attitude; action. b. stereotype; scapegoat. c. ingroup; outgroup. d. self-disclosure; bystander effect. The correct answer is: a. attitude; action
b. the just-world phenomenon. c. the mere exposure effect. 9. Bill, a white college student, is on academic probation for poor grades. Ever since he received notice of his probation, Bill has become increasingly hostile toward black students on campus. His increasing hostility can best be explained in terms of: a. ingroup bias. b. the just-world phenomenon. c. the mere exposure effect. d. the scapegoat theory. The correct answer is: d. the scapegoat theory.
10. As you leave school one day, you notice a man slumped over in a driveway. You are most likely to try to help the man if: There are not many others around You believe that the man is ill and deserves your help. You just witnessed a classmate help another student in the hallway. All of the above d. All of the above
11. Charles believes that all cheerleaders are scatterbrained 11. Charles believes that all cheerleaders are scatterbrained. This is an example of: Scapegoating Stereotyping Discrimination The bystander effect b. stereotyping
12. If a country club does not allow women to play on its golf course based on stereotypes and prejudice they are practicing: Discrimination Social inhibition Scapegoating The just world phenomenon a. discrimination
13. When one of her classmates was robbed while taking money out of an ATM, Melissa exclaimed, “It’s partly her fault? What did she expect? She should have known better than to flash money around in public! This best illustrates Stereotyping The just world phenomenon Ingroup bias The mere exposure effect b. Just world
14. Which of the following statements about attractiveness is true? Few of us think of ourselves as unattractive We tend to give attractive people the benefit of the doubt Standards for attractiveness come and go. All of the answers are correct. b. We tend to give…..
15. Carol and Joe have a relationship in which each contributes equally. They emotionally support each other and make important decisions together. This best illustrates: Passionate love Self disclousre Altruism Equity d. equity
16. In which of the following situations is a person most likely to receive help from others in an emergency? The security line in a busy airport In the store that is relatively empty In a busy mall during the holidays In a cafeteria at lunchtime b. In the store that is relatively empty
17. Sharon had a seizure in a public place 17. Sharon had a seizure in a public place. She is more likely to receive help from a passerby if: The passerby is in a hurry The passerby is feeling guilty about something There are a lot of people around They are in an urban setting b. The passerby is feeling guilty about something