BAPSY Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Social and Behavioral Psychology Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What does the fundamental attribution error describe?
Answer: Overemphasizing personality traits and underestimating situational factors when explaining others' behavior
The fundamental attribution error is the tendency to attribute others' actions to their character while underestimating the influence of external situational factors.
In Milgram's obedience study, what was the primary finding?
Answer: A majority of participants administered the highest level of shock when instructed by an authority figure
Milgram found that approximately 65% of participants obeyed the experimenter's instructions to deliver the maximum 450-volt shock, revealing the powerful influence of authority.
Which theory suggests that people are motivated to view the world as fundamentally fair, where people get what they deserve?
Answer: Just-world hypothesis
The just-world hypothesis, proposed by Lerner, holds that individuals need to believe the world is fair, which can lead to victim-blaming.
What is the primary mechanism behind the foot-in-the-door persuasion technique?
Answer: Agreeing to a small request increases likelihood of agreeing to a larger one later
The foot-in-the-door technique works through commitment and consistency; once people agree to a small request, they feel compelled to remain consistent by agreeing to larger ones.
What does group polarization refer to in social psychology?
Answer: The tendency for group discussion to strengthen members' preexisting attitudes
Group polarization occurs when discussion leads group members to adopt more extreme positions in the direction they were already leaning before the discussion.
Which concept explains why people in crowds may engage in behavior they would normally avoid as individuals?
Answer: Deindividuation
Deindividuation occurs when anonymity in a group reduces self-awareness and personal accountability, leading individuals to act in ways they typically would not.