Question 1

What is the nature of the relationship between cheating and creativity?
A)The type of person who breaks rules is both more creative and more willing to cheat.
B)Creative individuals are less likely to cheat because they can imagine the consequences of being caught.
C)People who are instructed to cheat subsequently perform more creatively, and creativity can also lead to cheating.
D)Aside from the factor of intelligence, no relationship exists between cheating and creativity.

Accepted Answer

Research shows that people who are instructed to cheat on a task subsequently perform more creatively on a subsequent task, indicating a relationship between cheating and creativity. However, it is also noted that creativity can sometimes lead to cheating as individuals come up with innovative ways to break rules.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an example of plagiarism?
A)Andile buys an assignment on the internet and turns it in as his own work.
B)Lunga borrows a tune from another band and incorporates in his own songwriting without permission.
C)Mandla gives a speech that he got from a book of famous speeches, and acts as if it was his writing.
D)Simphiwe fails to prepare for a multiple-choice test and chooses answers randomly.

Accepted Answer

Option D does not involve taking someone else's work and presenting it as your own, which is the fundamental definition of plagiarism. Option D may be considered cheating or academic misconduct, but it is not plagiarism.

Question 3

The text describes cheating, stealing, and littering as ____.
A)aggressive behaviours
B)antisocial behaviours
C)violent behaviours
D)aberrant behaviours

Accepted Answer

Cheating, stealing, and littering are considered antisocial behaviours because they go against the norms and values of a society and can cause harm to others. They are not necessarily considered aggressive or violent behaviours, and aberrant is not a commonly used term to describe these actions.

Question 4

Research on detecting lying concludes that ____.
A)most people are good at knowing when someone is lying to them
B)most people cannot tell when someone is lying to them
C)the polygraph tends to be very accurate at detecting lies
D)textual analysis programmes are very poor at detecting lies

Accepted Answer

Research on detecting lying suggests that most people cannot accurately tell when someone is lying to them, as lying involves complex behaviors and nonverbal cues that are difficult to detect. The polygraph, while often used in criminal investigations, has also been criticized for its accuracy in detecting lies. Textual analysis programs have shown some promise in detecting lies, but are still not widely used or perfected.

Question 5

____ is a state of disgrace or loss of self-respect.
A)Aggression
B)Humiliation
C)Anger
D)Deindividuation

Accepted Answer

Humiliation is the state of disgrace or loss of self-respect. Aggression is a behavior characterized by physical or verbal attacks. Anger is an emotional response to a perceived threat or injustice. Deindividuation is a psychological phenomenon where a person loses their sense of individuality and self-awareness in a group.

Question 6

What is the intended purpose of an honour killing?
A)to restore the family's honour from disgrace brought on by a family member's actions
B)to get back at a person outside of the family who has aggressed against the family
C)to increase a family's socioeconomic standing
D)to harm a person that a family has come to hate intensely

Accepted Answer

The intended purpose of an honour killing is to restore the family's honour from disgrace brought on by a family member's actions, typically involving behavior that is deemed unacceptable according to their cultural or religious norms.

Question 7

Law enforcement officers must often make judgements about whether individuals are lying.Research involving agents from the US Secret Service, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Security Agency and Drug Enforcement Agency, as well as California police and judges, suggests that ____.
A)federal law enforcement personnel are excellent at detecting lies, although state-level personnel are not
B)only US Secret Service agents can detect lies at a level better than chance
C)while judges are excellent at detecting lies, law enforcement personnel, especially at the federal level, are not
D)law enforcement personnel and others in the justice system uniformly perform levels no better than chance at detecting lies

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that only US Secret Service agents can detect lies at a level better than chance, while other law enforcement personnel and judges do not perform better than chance.

Question 8

As defined in the text, _____ is a state of disgrace, loss of self-respect, or loss of respect from others.
A)guilt
B)humiliation
C)anger
D)loathing

Accepted Answer

Humiliation is defined as a state of disgrace, loss of self-respect, or loss of respect from others. Guilt refers to feeling responsible for a wrongdoing or mistake, anger refers to a strong feeling of displeasure, and loathing refers to a strong feeling of disgust or hatred, none of which fully encapsulates the definition of humiliation provided in the text.

Question 9

In cultures of honour, ____ seems to be the primary cause of violence.
A)humiliation
B)moral outrage
C)jealousy
D)prejudice

Accepted Answer

In cultures of honour, maintaining one's reputation and avoiding humiliation is of utmost importance. Therefore, minor infractions, insults, or perceived slights can escalate into violent confrontations as a means of restoring one's honour and reputation. Moral outrage, jealousy, and prejudice may also contribute to violence in certain situations, but they are not considered the primary cause in cultures of honour.

Question 10

When it comes to lying, most people ____.
A)almost never lie
B)lie a few times a month
C)lie about once a day
D)lie 6 to 8 times a day

Accepted Answer

According to research, the average person lies about once a day. Therefore, option C is the best choice. Options A and B are too infrequent, while option D is too high of an estimate.

Question 11

Research suggests that more than ____ of high school and college students have cheated, and that ____ of employees have stolen from their employers.
A)75%; 30%
B)50%; 50%
C)90%; 25%
D)75%; 75%

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research suggests that more than ____ of...

Question 12

What do MOST high school and college students say about cheating?
A)Most say they think it is wrong, but over 75% admit to cheating themselves.
B)Most say they think it is wrong, and only 10% admit to cheating themselves.
C)Most say they think it okay in some situations, and over 75% admit to cheating themselves.
D)Most say they think it okay in some situations, but only 10% admit to cheating themselves.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that while most high school and college students express disapproval of academic cheating, a majority of them admit to having cheated at some point themselves, with percentages ranging from 75-90%. Therefore, option A reflects this trend accurately.

Question 13

When people ban together in large groups, wear uniforms, don masks, call themselves by numbers rather than names, or otherwise engage in actions that make them feel anonymous, they are said to be engaging in ____.
A)running amok
B)avoidance
C)antisocialisation
D)deindividuation

Accepted Answer

Deindividuation refers to the loss of self-awareness and individual identity that occurs when people are part of a large group. This can lead to a reduction in inhibitions and an increase in impulsive, deviant, or aggressive behavior. Examples of deindividuation include rioting, mob violence, and online trolling. The other answer choices are not accurate descriptions of this phenomenon.

Question 14

According to the text, more than any other emotion, the emotion of ____ is likely to have been at the root of many horrible wars, genocides, and violent attacks throughout history.
A)guilt
B)humiliation
C)anger
D)loathing

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, more than any...

Question 15

One important cause of terrorism may be the experience of ____.
A)humiliation
B)wealth
C)deindividuation
D)eros

Accepted Answer

Humiliation, such as through perceived oppression, can lead individuals or groups to turn to terrorism as a form of retaliation or resistance. Frustration with the inability to achieve their goals through peaceful means may also contribute to this decision. Wealth (B) and eros (D) are not typically considered driving factors for terrorism. Deindividuation (C) may play a role in group behavior, but it is not a root cause of terrorism.

Question 16

Psychologists use the term ____ to describe the sense of anonymity that often arises when people are in large groups, and which makes people especially likely to engage in aggressive, destructive behaviour.
A)avoidance
B)deindividuation
C)running amok
D)antisocialisation

Accepted Answer

Deindividuation is the term used by psychologists to describe the sense of anonymity that arises when people are in large groups, which makes them more likely to engage in aggressive and destructive behavior. This can be due to a loss of personal identity and responsibility, leading to a reduced sense of self-awareness and control. The other options do not accurately describe this phenomenon.

Question 17

Compared to societies that do not have a culture of honour, societies that do have a culture of honour tend to ____.
A)place a relatively high value on family and community needs rather than one's own needs
B)place a relatively high value on respect and virtue
C)be more accepting of virtually all forms of violence
D)be less accepting of virtually all forms of violence

Accepted Answer

Societies with a culture of honour place a high value on respect and virtue, often leading to a heightened sensitivity to insults and a greater likelihood of responding to perceived slights with aggression to defend one's honour.

Question 18

Research on lying in romantic relationships suggests that ____.
A)when it comes to issues like HIV status about which there prejudice, people are especially likely to lie
B)on online dating services, people judged to be attractive are more likely to lie about their appearance than are persons judged as less attractive
C)lying in romantic relationships tends to be reciprocal: if one partner lies, the other also lies
D)there is no relationship between commitment to the relationship and likelihood of lying

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research on lying in romantic relationships suggests...

Question 19

Which statement about lying is true?
A)People who lie more often generally have better health.
B)Lying takes more cognitive resources than does telling the truth.
C)People who lie more often typically have better relationships.
D)Lying requires only activation of the automatic system.

Accepted Answer

Lying requires additional cognitive resources to keep track of the lie and to maintain a consistent story. Research has shown that lying takes more mental effort than telling the truth. The other options are not true - people who lie more often tend to have worse health and relationships, and lying can involve activation of both automatic and deliberate systems.

Question 20

About half of all lies are told by _____ of the population, so-called habitual liars.
A)5%
B)10%
C)15%
D)20%

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that a small percentage of the population, around 5%, is responsible for telling about half of all lies. These individuals are often referred to as habitual liars.

Quiz 10: Aggression and Antisocial Behavior

What is the nature of the relationship between cheating and creativity?

Which of the following is NOT an example of plagiarism?

The text describes cheating, stealing, and littering as ____.

Research on detecting lying concludes that ____.

____ is a state of disgrace or loss of self-respect.

What is the intended purpose of an honour killing?

As defined in the text, _____ is a state of disgrace, loss of self-respect, or loss of respect from others.

In cultures of honour, ____ seems to be the primary cause of violence.

When it comes to lying, most people ____.

Research suggests that more than of high school and college students have cheated, and that of employees have stolen from their employers.

What do MOST high school and college students say about cheating?

When people ban together in large groups, wear uniforms, don masks, call themselves by numbers rather than names, or otherwise engage in actions that make them feel anonymous, they are said to be engaging in ____.

According to the text, more than any other emotion, the emotion of ____ is likely to have been at the root of many horrible wars, genocides, and violent attacks throughout history.

One important cause of terrorism may be the experience of ____.

Psychologists use the term ____ to describe the sense of anonymity that often arises when people are in large groups, and which makes people especially likely to engage in aggressive, destructive behaviour.

Compared to societies that do not have a culture of honour, societies that do have a culture of honour tend to ____.

Research on lying in romantic relationships suggests that ____.

Which statement about lying is true?

About half of all lies are told by _____ of the population, so-called habitual liars.