BAPSY Social Psychology 5

Question 1

In social psychology, 'normative social influence' leads people to conform in order to:

Accepted Answer

Be liked and accepted by others

Answer

Normative influence is driven by the need for approval and belonging, causing people to publicly conform even when privately disagreeing.

Question 2

Which of the following is most consistent with the concept of 'reciprocity' as a norm in social exchange?

Accepted Answer

Returning favors received from others

Answer

The reciprocity norm creates an obligation to return benefits received, and is widely exploited as a compliance technique.

Question 3

What does the 'fundamental attribution error' specifically describe?

Accepted Answer

Overemphasizing dispositional factors when explaining others' behavior

Answer

The fundamental attribution error refers to the tendency to overweight personal characteristics and underweight situational context when explaining others' actions.

Question 4

Aggression research consistently shows that exposure to hot temperatures is associated with:

Accepted Answer

Increased aggressive behavior and hostile cognitions

Answer

The heat hypothesis, supported by archival and laboratory studies, links higher temperatures to increased irritability and aggressive acts.

Question 5

The 'self-fulfilling prophecy' in social contexts refers to a situation where:

Accepted Answer

Expectations about others cause behaviors that confirm those expectations

Answer

A self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when an initially false belief triggers behaviors in a target that ultimately make the belief come true.

BAPSY - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Practice Test

BAPSY - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Practice Test

BAPSY Social Psychology 5