BAPSY Social Psychology Principles 5

Question 1

Which concept describes the tendency to like people more simply because we have been repeatedly exposed to them?

Accepted Answer

Mere exposure effect

Answer

The mere exposure effect (Zajonc) shows that repeated exposure to a neutral stimulus increases liking for it, even without conscious awareness.

Question 2

Robbers Cave Experiment by Sherif demonstrated that intergroup conflict could be reduced most effectively through:

Accepted Answer

Superordinate goals requiring cooperation

Answer

Sherif found that superordinate goals—shared objectives that required both rival groups to cooperate—were the most effective way to reduce hostility and conflict.

Question 3

A researcher finds that participants in a study give electric shocks of greater intensity when wearing hoods and robes. This finding best supports:

Accepted Answer

Deindividuation theory

Answer

Anonymity through disguise reduces self-awareness and accountability, a core prediction of deindividuation theory explaining increased antisocial behavior.

Question 4

Which heuristic involves judging the probability of an event based on how easily an example comes to mind?

Accepted Answer

Availability heuristic

Answer

The availability heuristic leads people to estimate frequency or probability based on how readily examples can be retrieved from memory, often causing biased judgments.

Question 5

The norm of reciprocity in helping behavior suggests that people help others because:

Accepted Answer

They expect that others will help them in return in the future

Answer

The reciprocity norm reflects an expectation of mutual aid—people help because social norms dictate that giving creates an obligation for future return.

BAPSY - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Practice Test

BAPSY - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Practice Test

BAPSY Social Psychology Principles 5