Social Psych Quiz #2

The most powerful predictor of whether people will become friends is...

• proximity

• similarity

• physical attractiveness

When given a choice of images of themselves, most people prefer

• their mirror image

• how they look in photos

• how they appear in real life

Which statement is better supported by evidence?

• opposites attract

• birds of a feather flock together

• they are equally supported

Which concept proposes that we like things more, the more often we are exposed to them?

• self-disclosure

• reward attraction theory

• mere exposure effect

• equity

 Vince, an extraverted university freshman, has just moved into a dorm. Vince is most likely to become friends with

• Alfonse, a junior, majoring in psychology and lives across the hall.

• Bill, his assigned roommate, majoring in computer science.

• Ester, a freshman who sits from him in his first large lecture class.

• James, a lonely sophomore who lives down the hall, major- undecided

Lance is in cross country runner.  He tends to run faster when he is running with someone than when he is running alone.  This is an example of...

• social facilitation
• bystander effect
• foot-in-the-door phenomenon
• mere exposure effect

The bystander effect increases with

• obedience of the crowd.
• the social facilitation of the crowd.
• the size of the crowd.
• the altruism of the crowd.

Which of the following best defines a social trap?

• A situation where people encourage others to behave in antisocial ways

• A situation where individuals act in their short-term self-interest but collectively produce a long-term negative outcome

• A psychological phenomenon where people become trapped in unhealthy social networks

• A conflict resolution technique used by mediators in group settings

Which of the following statements about mirror image perceptions is TRUE?

• They typically diminish as conflicts escalate

• They help parties recognize the legitimacy of opposing viewpoints

• They tend to be self-reinforcing and resistant to change

• They are rarely found in political or ideological disputes

The "reciprocity norm" suggests that people are likely to help others who have previously helped them. Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies this norm?

• Donating to a charity because you feel obligated to give back to the community.

• Offering to help a friend with their homework because they helped you with a project last week.

• Assisting a stranger in need because you believe it is the morally right thing to do.

• Volunteering at a local soup kitchen to gain experience for a job application.