Question 1

Survey researchers sometimes enclose a dollar bill along with questionnaires in order to increase the odds that recipients will complete and return them.This technique often works because

Accepted Answer

The dollar bill serves as a form of reciprocity that triggers the respondents to feel obligated to complete and return the survey. This is a social norm that is deeply ingrained in society and can lead to increased response rates.

Question 2

One disadvantage of the door-in-the-face technique is that

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The answer of One disadvantage of the door-in-the-face technique is...

Question 3

Assume that you are canvassing a neighbourhood to collect donations to the Nuke a Whale Fund.You would be using the door-in-the-face technique if you first _______ and then _______.

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The door-in-the-face technique involves making a large request that is likely to be refused, followed by a smaller request. In this scenario, asking for $500 and then asking for $10 fits this description, as the initial large request is likely to be refused, making the smaller request seem more reasonable by comparison.

Question 4

"Hello.I'm asking for donations to the Save the Mollusk Foundation.Would you please donate $400?" This solicitor is using the _______ technique.

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The solicitor is starting with a high request of $400 in the hope that the person will feel it is too high and be more likely to agree to a smaller donation. This is the door-in-the-face technique.

Question 5

According to information presented in your text,which of the following statements regarding social definitions of the "ideal" body is FALSE?

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The statement that young men are unlikely to suffer lowered self-esteem as a result of failing to meet cultural standards regarding the ideal body is false. Research has shown that men also experience body dissatisfaction and low self-esteem due to societal pressure to have a certain body type.

Question 6

Felicia is initially the only member of the jury who believes that the defendant is innocent.After hearing and debating Felicia's arguments,the jury unanimously declares the defendant not guilty.The jurors' decision will most likely be characterized by

Accepted Answer

The jurors' decision is characterized by private acceptance because they were convinced by Felicia's arguments and genuinely changed their beliefs about the defendant's innocence, leading to a unanimous not guilty verdict.

Question 7

Majorities tend to rely on _______,whereas minorities tend to rely on _______.

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Majorities tend to rely on normative social influence, which is the pressure to conform in order to be accepted and avoid rejection. Conversely, minorities tend to rely on informational social influence, which is the seeking of information or guidance from others when making decisions or forming opinions. This is because minorities often face greater uncertainty and social pressure to conform, so they rely more on the expertise and knowledge of others.

Question 8

We can conclude from an analysis of G.I.Joe action figures (Pope and colleagues,1999)that cultural ideals of the attractive male body have undergone which of the following type of changes?

Accepted Answer

The analysis of G.I.Joe action figures indicates that cultural ideals of the attractive male body have changed toward an exaggerated emphasis on muscle development. This aligns with the choice A.

Question 9

The key to _______ is _______.

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Minority influence occurs when a smaller portion of a group changes the opinions or behaviors of the larger group, and this is most effectively achieved through consistency. When a minority consistently holds and expresses a viewpoint, it can lead to the majority reconsidering and potentially adopting this new perspective.

Question 10

Mark is a member of the Conservative Party of Canada.He just joined a Welfare Reform Committee made up of nine Liberals.Mark holds a minority opinion on this issue.If Mark wants his opinion to influence the group's final recommendations,he should

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Expressing a consistent, unwavering viewpoint can help Mark influence the group's final recommendations by clearly articulating his perspective and demonstrating commitment to his viewpoint, potentially swaying others or encouraging compromise.

Question 11

Changes in depictions of men's and women's bodies in the media demonstrate changes in ________ social influence,and changes in perceptions of one's own actual and ideal body demonstrate ________ social influence.

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Informational social influence refers to the influence of others on our beliefs and attitudes, while normative social influence refers to the influence of others on our behavior. In the first line, the changes in depictions of men's and women's bodies in the media demonstrate changes in informational social influence because they are influencing our beliefs and attitudes about what is considered attractive. In the second line, the changes in perceptions of one's own actual and ideal body demonstrate normative social influence because they are influencing our behavior by causing us to change our eating and exercise habits in order to conform to the ideal body type.

Question 12

Majority influence is to _______ as minority influence is to _______.

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Majority influence refers to the process in which the majority opinion overwhelms and influences the views, behaviors of a minority group. It is also known as normative social influence, and it works through the pressure to conform to the social norms of a given group, leading to public compliance, but not necessarily private acceptance. In contrast, minority influence refers to the situation where a minority group's views, beliefs or behaviors change those of the majority. It is also known as informational social influence, and it operates through the presentation of a convincing alternative perspective and leads to private acceptance, but not necessarily public compliance.

Question 13

When Maria gives me a batch of her famous chocolate chip cookies,I feel obligated to bring her a bag of my apples.This is a manifestation of

Accepted Answer

This is an example of the reciprocity norm, which suggests that we should repay others for what they have done for us or given to us. Maria gave the speaker cookies, and so the speaker feels obligated to give Maria something in return.

Question 14

_______ is to door-in-the-face technique as _______ is to the foot-in-the-door technique.

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The door-in-the-face technique relies on the reciprocity norm, where a large request is made expecting it to be refused, followed by a smaller request. The foot-in-the-door technique involves making a small request to increase the likelihood of agreement to a larger request later, often influencing one's self-image to be consistent with the actions.

Question 15

Social psychologists use the term _______ to describe behaviour change in response to a direct request from another person.

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Compliance refers to changing one's behavior in response to a direct request from another person. This request may come from an authority figure or someone in a position of power, and the individual may comply even if their own beliefs or values do not align with the request. Obedience refers specifically to the act of complying with an authority figure's request, often in a hierarchical structure like the military or a workplace. While concessions may be made during negotiations or debates, they do not necessarily involve behavior change. Conformity refers to the act of changing one's beliefs or behavior to match those of a group. Repression typically refers to a defense mechanism in which uncomfortable thoughts or feelings are pushed out of consciousness.

Question 16

Strahan and colleagues (2008)exposed male and female high school students to interventions that pointed out how distorted and unrealistic the body ideals in media were and emphasized the risks of try to conform to these ideals.Following these interventions,________ participants showed ________ in the extent to which their self-esteem was based on appearance.

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The answer of Strahan and colleagues (2008)exposed male and female...

Question 17

People who hold minority opinions influence the majority group through

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People who hold minority opinions influence the majority group through informational social influence, as they offer new and novel ideas that challenge the way the majority group thinks. They provide information and ideas that the majority group may not have considered before, leading to a shift in attitudes and beliefs.

Question 18

Joe has a fairly average body for a man and wants women to be attracted to him physically.Joe is most likely to (wrongly)think that women are attracted to

Accepted Answer

Joe is most likely to think that women are attracted to muscular men. This is a common misconception as research has shown that while some women are attracted to muscular men, many also prefer other body types. Additionally, attraction is influenced by a variety of factors beyond just physical appearance.

Question 19

In a study by Pope and his colleagues (2000),men were asked to alter a computer image of a male body to accurately depict their own,to depict their ideal body,and the type of body they thought women preferred.Results from this study suggest that men saw their bodies accurately,but

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The study found that men accurately saw their own bodies, but they chose an ideal body that was much more muscular than their own. Additionally, they believed that women preferred a much more muscular body type than their own.

Question 20

When Robert Cialdini and his colleagues (1975)first asked participants to commit to a two-year volunteer stint at a juvenile detention center,those who refused that initial request were more likely than others to agree to take problem adolescents on a two-hour trip to the zoo.Why?

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The answer of When Robert Cialdini and his colleagues (1975)first...

Quiz 7: Conformity

Survey researchers sometimes enclose a dollar bill along with questionnaires in order to increase the odds that recipients will complete and return them.This technique often works because

One disadvantage of the door-in-the-face technique is that

Assume that you are canvassing a neighbourhood to collect donations to the Nuke a Whale Fund.You would be using the door-in-the-face technique if you first _ and then _.

"Hello.I'm asking for donations to the Save the Mollusk Foundation.Would you please donate $400?" This solicitor is using the _______ technique.

According to information presented in your text,which of the following statements regarding social definitions of the "ideal" body is FALSE?

Felicia is initially the only member of the jury who believes that the defendant is innocent.After hearing and debating Felicia's arguments,the jury unanimously declares the defendant not guilty.The jurors' decision will most likely be characterized by

Majorities tend to rely on _,whereas minorities tend to rely on _.

We can conclude from an analysis of G.I.Joe action figures (Pope and colleagues,1999) that cultural ideals of the attractive male body have undergone which of the following type of changes?

The key to _ is _.

Mark is a member of the Conservative Party of Canada.He just joined a Welfare Reform Committee made up of nine Liberals.Mark holds a minority opinion on this issue.If Mark wants his opinion to influence the group's final recommendations,he should

Changes in depictions of men's and women's bodies in the media demonstrate changes in social influence,and changes in perceptions of one's own actual and ideal body demonstrate social influence.

Majority influence is to _ as minority influence is to _.

When Maria gives me a batch of her famous chocolate chip cookies,I feel obligated to bring her a bag of my apples.This is a manifestation of

_ is to door-in-the-face technique as _ is to the foot-in-the-door technique.

Social psychologists use the term _______ to describe behaviour change in response to a direct request from another person.

People who hold minority opinions influence the majority group through

Joe has a fairly average body for a man and wants women to be attracted to him physically.Joe is most likely to (wrongly) think that women are attracted to

In a study by Pope and his colleagues (2000) ,men were asked to alter a computer image of a male body to accurately depict their own,to depict their ideal body,and the type of body they thought women preferred.Results from this study suggest that men saw their bodies accurately,but

When Robert Cialdini and his colleagues (1975) first asked participants to commit to a two-year volunteer stint at a juvenile detention center,those who refused that initial request were more likely than others to agree to take problem adolescents on a two-hour trip to the zoo.Why?