CHAPTER 14 Introduction to Social Psychology

CHAPTER 14 Introduction to Social Psychology

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. __________ is the process by which we come to form an understanding of our social environment.
2. a) Social psychology
3. b) Social perception
4. c) Self-fulfilling prophecy
5. d) Stereotyping
6. e) Impression formation

ANS: b        TOP:  MOD: 14.1               REF: Perceiving Others     MSC: factual        KEY: Define/Describe

2. Which subfield of psychology is concerned with how a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by interactions with others?
3. a) Health psychology
4. b) Clinical psychology
5. c) Developmental psychology
6. d) Positive psychology
7. e) Social psychology

ANS: e         TOP:  MOD: 14.1               REF: Perceiving Others     MSC: factual        KEY: Identify

3. Longstocking is a research psychologist who studies attitudes, cognitive dissonance, and first impressions. Which type of psychologist is Dr. Longstocking?
4. a) Social psychologist
5. b) Health psychologist
6. c) Counseling psychologist
7. d) Educational psychologist
8. e) Developmental psychologist

ANS: a        TOP:  MOD: 14.1               REF: Perceiving Others     MSC: applied       KEY: Identify, Apply

4. All EXCEPT which of the following are factors that influence the process of impression formation?
5. a) Social identity
6. b) Social schemas
7. c) Stereotyping
8. d) Personal disclosure
9. e) Self-fulfilling prophecies

ANS: a        TOP:  MOD: 14.1               REF: Perceiving Others     MSC: factual        OBJ: 1-Identify the major influences on first impressions and explain why first impressions often become lasting impressions.            

KEY: Identify, Evaluate/Explain

5. When John and Mary go on their first date, John reveals extensive personal information to Mary. What is the likely result of John’s self-disclosure?
6. a) It will help their relationship become stronger.
7. b) It will lead Mary to form a negative first impression of John.
8. c) It will lead Mary to form a positive first impression.
9. d) It will help strengthen Mary’s stereotype about men.
10. e) It will have no effect on Mary’s opinion or their relationship.

ANS: b        TOP:  MOD: 14.1               REF: Perceiving Others     MSC: applied       OBJ: 1-Identify the major influences on first impressions and explain why first impressions often become lasting impressions.            

KEY: Evaluate/Explain, Apply