Question 1

Describe the research of Solomon Asch and the reasons why we conform to the behavior of others.

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Question 2

In a television commercial, an actor says, "I'm not a dentist, but I play one on TV." He then proceeds to endorse a smile-enhancing product. Explain from the perspective of the fundamental attribution error how the audience might process his message.

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Question 3

Explain what aversive racism is and how it operates.

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Question 4

Maria and Becka are assigned a class presentation where they must try and persuade their classmates to buy one of two cars. Maria is trying to sell her car through the central route of persuasion, while Becka is restricted to utilizing the peripheral route of persuasion. Compare how they might construct their respective presentations.

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Question 5

Describe the research of Stanley Milgram and the factors that influenced the high rate of obedience he observed.

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Question 6

Describe the factors that psychologists have studied as causes of human aggression.

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Question 7

Name three main factors involved in determining attraction to others.

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Question 8

Chandler is concerned about the possibility that his organization might be vulnerable to making poor, even risky, decisions. From your understanding of the social force of groupthink, what are some steps Chandler could take?

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Question 9

Describe the difference between foot-in the-door and door-in-the-face, and provide an example of each.

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Question 10

Describe the five steps of helping as proposed by John Darley and Bibb Latané.

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Question 11

Zenda despairs about ever finding a significant other in her life. She confides her state of mind to you. From a scientific point of view, is there any advice you might give Zenda?

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Quiz 10: Social Psychology