The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View, 2nd Edition (King)

Chapter 13: Social Psychology

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1.

A generalization about a group that does not take into account differences among members of that group is called a(n) .
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Feeling the same way as another, or putting yourself in someone else's shoes, is called .
3.

The belief that women actually desire to engage in coercive sex is known as the .
4.

When speaking to a group about a political issue, Eileen is unsure of her own opinion. When asked what she thinks, then, she conforms to the group position because she thinks they really know what they're talking about.Eileen's conformity is best explained by .
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is a process that happens in groups when bad decisions are made with no room for dissention.
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Feelings or opinions about people, objects, and ideas are called .
7.

Stacey asks Liz if she likes her new neighbors. Liz says "I don't know. I guess I must since I helped them unpack." Liz's answer is most clearly explained by .
8.

Isaac needs a ride to the airport at 3:00 A.M. He asks his friend, Juan, to give him a ride. Wanting to be a good friend, Juan says, "Sure, no problem." Isaac says, "Thank you; pick me up at 3:00 A.M." Isaac was able to successfully procure a ride to the airport by using the .
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When you saw a movie in a crowded theater you found yourself laughing out loud with everyone else. When you saw it at home, though, you still found it funny but didn't laugh as much. This is an example of .
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When Carlos first sat next to Brenda in class he didn't think much of her. After sitting next to her every day for a month he really likes her. This is best explained by .
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