EPPP Social and Multicultural Bases of Behavior 3

Question 1

Which theorist is most closely associated with the concept of the 'looking-glass self,' in which self-concept develops through perceived reactions of others?

Accepted Answer

Charles Cooley

Answer

Charles Cooley introduced the 'looking-glass self,' proposing that individuals develop their self-concept based on how they imagine others perceive and evaluate them.

Question 2

Milgram's obedience experiments demonstrated that ordinary participants administered apparently dangerous electric shocks primarily because:

Accepted Answer

They were in the presence of a legitimate authority figure

Answer

Milgram's experiments showed that situational factors—particularly the presence of a legitimate authority figure—powerfully influenced obedience regardless of individual personality traits.

Question 3

Bandura's Bobo doll experiments provided primary evidence for which learning mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Observational learning and modeling

Answer

The Bobo doll experiments demonstrated observational learning (modeling), showing that children imitated aggressive behavior they had witnessed without receiving direct reinforcement for doing so.

Question 4

Which of the following BEST explains why individuals are less likely to help in an emergency when others are present (bystander effect)?

Accepted Answer

Diffusion of responsibility and pluralistic ignorance reduce individual helping behavior in groups

Answer

The bystander effect occurs because diffusion of responsibility (assuming others will help) and pluralistic ignorance (others' inaction signals no emergency) each reduce individual likelihood of intervening.

Question 5

The Implicit Association Test (IAT) is designed to measure:

Accepted Answer

Automatic associations between concepts that may not be consciously accessible

Answer

The IAT measures the strength of automatic associations between concepts (e.g., race and positive/negative attributes) that operate outside conscious awareness and intentional control.

EPPP - Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology Practice Test

EPPP - Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology Practice Test

EPPP Social and Multicultural Bases of Behavior 3