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Psychology Frontiers And Applications Study Set 5
Quiz 13: Behaviour in a Social Context
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Question 261
Multiple Choice
You watch a commercial for running shoes in which a very famous athlete claims that they use the shoes and they are the best. You decide to buy the shoes. You have been influenced by
Question 262
Multiple Choice
After conducting a series of interviews, the members of the hiring committee feel fairly positive about Ms. Rajwa. After discussing her performance during the interview, the committee members feel even more positive about this job candidate. This is best considered an example of
Question 263
Multiple Choice
To use the door-in-the-face technique for persuasion you must first
Question 264
Multiple Choice
You are trying to get a friend to lend you $20. You think that it might be a good idea to ask him for $10 first, then after he gives it to you, ask if he happens to have another $10. If you do this you would be using
Question 265
Multiple Choice
You are trying to get a friend to lend you $20. You think that it might be a good idea to ask him for $50 first, then after he refuses, ask if he could give you $20. If you do this you would be using
Question 266
Multiple Choice
Jon and Madison have been dating for several weeks and are both considering making their relationship exclusive and not seeing other people. According to the work on close relationships , their relationship will tend to grow closer and deeper if
Question 267
Multiple Choice
Commercials often use famous people or attractive models to sell their product. They are trying to use
Question 268
Multiple Choice
You are trying to get a friend to lend you $20 for dinner because you have no cash. So you ask him if he has $5. He gives that to you. Then at the checkout you mention that, unfortunately, you didn't bring your wallet and could he give another $15. Which of the following have you used on your friend?
Question 269
Multiple Choice
In a psychology experiment, the experimenter forces you to write a counterattitudinal essay in favour of raising tuition. After you do so, you asked what you really think about raising tuition. According to the theory of cognitive dissonance, you will
Question 270
Multiple Choice
You watch a commercial for a new iPhone in which the narrator explains the benefits of the new camera system over any other phone on the market. You are convinced and go out and buy the phone. You have been influenced by
Question 271
Multiple Choice
Gerri's boyfriend wants her to type his term paper for him, so he first asks her to type the cover page. After she does this, he then asks her to type the whole paper. Gerri appears to be a potential victim of
Question 272
Multiple Choice
Krista has been in a romantic relationship with Alek for several months. Initially, her feelings for her partner were very intense and ranged from ecstatic highs when seeing her partner to sometimes heart-breaking lows when her partner was away. These feelings have faded somewhat, and more recently, she has also noticed more feelings of affection and caring for her partner. The difference between her initial and recent feelings best demonstrates the difference between Sternberg's
Question 273
Multiple Choice
You see an individual on the bus punch someone else in the nose. You immediately conclude that the first person is very aggressive. You have just committed the
Question 274
Multiple Choice
People are most likely to aggress against another person when they perceive that the other person's behaviour was
Question 275
Multiple Choice
A friend of yours offers to sell you some concert tickets for $200. You think this is a pretty good price so you agree. He then sends you an email with a bill for $325, explaining that the original price did not include tax, venue fees or a one-time event charge. Reluctantly, you pay the $325, knowing that you are a victim of
Question 276
Multiple Choice
Gerri's boyfriend wants her to type his term paper for him, so he asks her and she says "no". A little later, he asks her if she will type the references and she agrees. Gerri appears to be a potential victim of