Question 1

Though Joseph and Linn are deeply committed to one another, they rarely have discussions about anything important. The only connectedness Linn feels is when she and Joseph engage in sexual activity, so the passion in their relationship is still very strong. Which description within the triangular theory of love best describes their relationship?

Accepted Answer

Fatuous love is passion plus commitment, both of which are evident in their relationship.

Question 2

The attitudes and standards of behavior expected of members of a particular group define _____

Accepted Answer

Social norms refer to the expectations and standards of behavior that are considered appropriate for members of a particular group. Compliance refers to following rules or laws, social facilitation refers to improved performance in the presence of others, and conformity refers to adjusting one's behavior to fit in with the group.

Question 3

Which of the following pairings are correct?

Accepted Answer

Milgram's research focused on obedience to authority, while Asch's research focused on conformity. Therefore, the correct pairing is Milgram - obedience; Asch - conformity.

Question 4

According to conformity research and the Big Five personality dimensions, what personality profile is associated with the highest rate of conformity?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that individuals who are low in neuroticism but high in agreeableness and conscientiousness are most likely to conform to social norms and pressures. Low neuroticism means that they are emotionally stable and less likely to experience anxiety, which makes them less resistant to social influence. High agreeableness means that they value social harmony and are willing to compromise their own opinions to avoid conflict, and high conscientiousness means that they are reliable and follow rules and expectations set by authority figures.

Question 5

Based on the triangular theory of love, _____ create(s)the concept of consummate love.

Accepted Answer

According to the triangular theory of love by Robert Sternberg, love is comprised of three components: commitment, passion, and intimacy. Consummate love is achieved when all three components are present in equal measure. Therefore, the correct option is D, which includes all three components of the triangular theory of love.

Question 6

Sixteen-year-old Elias was frustrated to have to move and leave a high school he really liked. At his old school, he had many friends and the support of his teachers. He found his new school much different and had difficulty finding his place there. Though Elias was an excellent student at his old school, he quickly learned that he would have to abandon that to fit in with the new group of friends that appeared to be accepting him. Because he felt his need for friends and acceptance was greater than his need for good grades, he let his grades slide. Which of the following concepts best explains why Elias put forth little effort in his school work at his new school?

Accepted Answer

Elias changed his attitudes and behaviors to be consistent with the social norms of a group. This defines conformity.

Question 7

According to Sternberg, _____ love is the ideal form of love that many strive for but few attain.

Accepted Answer

According to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, consummate love is the perfect balance of intimacy, passion, and commitment. It is considered the ideal form of love that many strive for but few attain. Fatuous love is characterized by passion and commitment without intimacy, companionate love is characterized by intimacy and commitment without passion, and infatuated love is characterized by passion without intimacy or commitment.

Question 8

In psychological research, the people who pose as participants but who are actually assisting the researcher are called _____

Accepted Answer

The people who pose as participants but who are actually assisting the researcher are called confederates. A confederate is a person who is instructed by the researcher to act in a certain way during a study or experiment in order to manipulate the behavior of the true participants. This allows the researcher to test specific hypotheses or theories in a controlled setting. The other choices do not accurately describe the role of confederates in psychological research.

Question 9

Rasha and Malik have been a couple for more than 20 years. They still share similar interests, enjoy each other's company, and share a strong physical attraction to one another. According to Robert Sternberg, Rasha and Malik display _____

Accepted Answer

Their relationship embodies all three factors-intimacy, commitment, and passion-which define consummate love.

Question 10

Which of the following briefly describes the classic research on conformity led by Solomon Asch in the 1950s?

Accepted Answer

Solomon Asch's classic research on conformity in the 1950s involved having subjects select which line of three most closely resembled the standard line.

Question 11

Which of the following prompted Stanley Milgram to create research on the topic of obedience?

Accepted Answer

Milgram was prompted to create research on obedience after reflecting on the atrocities committed during the Holocaust and wondering how ordinary people could engage in such heinous acts simply because they were following orders from authority figures.

Question 12

Based on the triangular theory of love, _____ create(s)the concept of companionate love.

Accepted Answer

According to the triangular theory of love, companionate love is made up of intimacy and commitment, but not passion. Therefore, the best choice is D, intimacy and commitment.

Question 13

_____ is defined as changing or adopting a behavior or an attitude in an effort to be consistent with the social norms of a group or the expectations of other people.

Accepted Answer

Conformity refers to the social influence that leads people to change their behavior in order to fit in with the group or meet the expectations of others. Compliance refers to changing behavior in response to a direct request or invitation. Obedience refers to complying with the orders or commands of an authority figure. The halo effect refers to the tendency to judge a person positively or negatively based on one characteristic or trait, leading to unwarranted assumptions about other aspects of their character or behavior.

Question 14

Which of the following briefly describes the classic research on obedience led by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

The classic research on obedience led by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s involved presenting subjects with a scenario where they were the "teacher" and had to administer shocks of increasing strength to a "learner" for every incorrect response. This tested the level of obedience to authority figures.

Question 15

Changing one's behavior or thinking in order to go with the group or to fit another's expectation can be referred to as _____

Accepted Answer

This is an alternate explanation of conformity.

Question 16

Which of the following researchers led a classic study on conformity in the 1950s?

Accepted Answer

Solomon Asch led a classic study on conformity in the 1950s known as the Asch conformity experiments.

Question 17

Anya was diagnosed with cancer over a year ago and has been undergoing treatments ever since. Because she has been so sick and experiencing such pain, she and her significant other have not engaged in any form of sexual activity for about a year. However, they are emotionally connected and their commitment to each other remains strong. Which description within the triangular theory of love best describes their relationship right now?

Accepted Answer

Companionate love is intimacy plus commitment, both of which are evident in their relationship. There is no passion right now due to the effects of the cancer treatment.

Question 18

Which of the following accurately summarizes the results of Milgram's "study of memory and learning"?

Accepted Answer

In Stanley Milgram's famous experiment, which was actually a study of obedience and not memory and learning as it was presented to participants, about 65% of the subjects administered the highest level of shock to the learner, demonstrating a high level of obedience to authority figures even when actions conflicted with personal conscience.

Question 19

Behaving in accordance with the rules and commands of those in authority defines _____

Accepted Answer

Compliance refers to yielding to a request or suggestion without necessarily acknowledging the authority of the requester. Social facilitation refers to the tendency for people to perform better on simple tasks when they are in the presence of others. Conformity refers to the tendency for people to adjust their attitudes and behaviors to align with those of a group. Obedience specifically involves following the directives of an authority figure.

Question 20

Who was the confederate in Milgram's study of obedience in the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

In Milgram's study of obedience, the confederate was the person pretending to be the learner, who was actually an actor working with Milgram. This setup was used to study the willingness of participants to obey authority figures when instructed to perform acts conflicting with their personal conscience.

Quiz 14: Social Psychology