Unit Test Answers

Social perception affects all of the following except __________.A.the way people think of othersB.the way people think of themselvesC.the way people behave toward othersD.the way people judge cognitive processes

It is possible for more than one counterculture group to exist inside of a subculture.

Helpful behavior has the tendency to encourage helpful behavior in observers.

Which of the following statements concerning prejudice is not true?. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

In a collectivist society, which of the following would tend to be the most socially prestigious trait?A.humilityB.arroganceC.powerD.leadership

A person is less likely to help an individual in need if there is a large group of people around than if there is a small group of people.

How can cognitive dissonance help to reduce unconsciously prejudiced or discriminatory behavior?A.Cognitive dissonance creates a tension between the intentions and the actions that the individual is motivated to reduce by changing one’s behavior.B.Cognitive dissonance creates a space in which discriminatory behavior is impossible, leading to a gradual reduction in those behaviors in every part of life.C.Cognitive dissonance creates an excuse to change behavior that may be socially acceptable yet prejudiced without giving any reason for others to doubt one’s sincerity.D.Cognitive dissonance creates an inclusive environment around the individual in which all parties, no matter their affiliations, are welcome to behave in a neutral manner.

In general, popular culture does not change easily.

Explain the relationship between a subculture and a dominant culture.

Describe the relationship between stereotypes and prejudice.

How does attractiveness influence social perception?

Cognitive dissonance is an uncomfortable sensation that can motivate individuals to change their behaviors.

When individuals go through the process of _________, they are likely to shed all the customs of their past culture.

In which of the following ways are social schemas learned?A.through heredity and physiologyB.through interaction and observationC.through DNA and RNAD.through thinking and self-study

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Reggie and his family are well off financially. Reggie goes to a private academy and plays on the varsity basketball team. When Reggie and his team play against one of the schools from a less affluent area, Reggie makes fun of the other team’s uniforms. The game is very close. At the last second, one of Reggie’s teammates misses a shot that costs his team the game. On the way home, Reggie and his other teammates blame the loss solely on the player who missed the last minute shot. Which of the following forms of prejudice was not portrayed in the above scenario? A. social inequality B. in-group bias C. categorization D. scapegoating Please select the best answer from the choices provided