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

Chapter 13: Social Psychology

True or False

1
Distinctive faces tend to be judged as most attractive.
A)True
B)False
2
Self-objectification is related to decreased performance on certain tasks.
A)True
B)False
3
Men who watch violent pornography are more accepting of violence toward women than men who do not.
A)True
B)False
4
In trying to persuade someone of something, it is best to use the peripheral route if you have their full attention.
A)True
B)False
5
Carol and Armando work together, go to school together, and socialize together. Carol notices that Armando is always on time to work and class and is never late when they make plans. One day, Armando is late to class. It is likely that Carol would make an external attribution about Armando's lateness.
A)True
B)False
6
Violence in movies and television has no effect on people's levels of aggression.
A)True
B)False
7
In intimate relationships, the old adage that "opposites attract" is usually true.
A)True
B)False
8
People who lack close friends are more likely to become ill.
A)True
B)False
9
Rioting behavior is usually understood to occur because of groupthink.
A)True
B)False
10
Small groups are more prone to social loafing than larger groups.
A)True
B)False
King: The Science of Psychology, 2nd Edition
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