What is the confirmation bias in psychology?

seek information supporting ones beliefs/ignore details that contradict

What is a "self-serving prophecy" in psychology?

belief that influences acting in ways that make the belief come true

What is self-serving bias?

A tendency to attribute successes to oneself

When experiencing the false consensus effect, an individual may believe that:

Most people share their opinions and behaviors.

What is "cognitive dissonance" in psychology?

The discomfort that arises from holding contradictory beliefs or attitudes.

Who was Leon Festinger?

psychologist known for his work on cognitive dissonance.

In social psychology, what does the term "situationism" emphasize?

The influence of external circumstances on behavior

What is the "peripheral route to persuasion" in communication and psychology?

technique that uses celebrities & authority figures to influence opinions.

In Solomon Asch's conformity experiment, participants were asked to do what?

Make judgments about the length of lines.

Which of the following is an example of Fundamental Attribution Error?

Blaming the poor for their poverty

What is the "just world hypothesis"?

where good things happen to good people and bad things happen to bad people

What is the "halo effect" in psychology?

judge a person's character and abilities based on a single positive trait.

What is "person perception" in psychology?

The process of forming impressions and making judgments about other people.

What is the false consensus effect in psychology?

tendency to overestimate the uniqueness of one's own beliefs and actions

In persuasion and communication, what is the "central route to persuasion"?

the use of logic, reason, and the quality of arguments to change attitudes.

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1
According to the classic Tootsie Pop commercial, how many licks does it take to reach the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop?
1 lick
100 licks
The world may never know
3 licks
2
What is the confirmation bias in psychology?
seek information supporting ones beliefs/ignore details that contradict
The tendency to be overly critical of one's own beliefs.
The accurate assessment of objective information.
tendency to seek information from variety of sources to form an opinion.
3
What is an example of actor observer bias?
Assuming someone is always angry
Blaming traffic for being late
None of the above
Assuming someone is always happy
4
What is a "self-serving prophecy" in psychology?
A technique for improving memory and cognitive performance.
belief that influences acting in ways that make the belief come true
A belief in one's ability to accurately predict future events.
A form of self-hypnosis used to improve self-esteem.
5
What is self-serving bias?
A tendency to attribute failures to others
A type of salad
A tendency to attribute successes to oneself
A personality trait
6
When experiencing the false consensus effect, an individual may believe that:
Only their closest friends share their opinions and behaviors.
Nobody shares their opinions and behaviors.
Few people share their opinions and behaviors.
Most people share their opinions and behaviors.
7
What is social psychology?
Study of the mind
Study of social behavior
Study of the environment
Study of physical health
8
What is "cognitive dissonance" in psychology?
bias where people remember negative events more vividly than positive ones.
forming judgments about other people based on their physical appearance.
A type of mental disorder characterized by severe memory loss.
The discomfort that arises from holding contradictory beliefs or attitudes.
9
belief that people's behavior is primarily influenced by their internal characteristics, such as personality and values
Disposition
Fundamental Attribution Error
Situationism
Social psychology
10
Which situations trigger self-serving bias?
Random situations
None of the Above
Failures
Success
11
Who was Leon Festinger?
An astronaut who walked on the moon during the Apollo missions.
physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.
A famous chef known for his innovative culinary techniques.
psychologist known for his work on cognitive dissonance.
12
In social psychology, what does the term "situationism" emphasize?
The importance of individual traits in understanding behavior
The influence of external circumstances on behavior
The study of cultural factors in behavior
The role of genetics in shaping personality
13
What is the "peripheral route to persuasion" in communication and psychology?
strategy that emphasizes logical reasoning and detailed arguments.
approach that relies on emotional appeals to change attitudes.
focuses on in-depth analysis and strong evidence to persuade an audience.
technique that uses celebrities & authority figures to influence opinions.
14
In Solomon Asch's conformity experiment, participants were asked to do what?
Choose between two colors of clothing.
Select the best-tasting food item.
Make judgments about the length of lines.
Answer a simple math question.
15
Why does actor observer bias occur?
Lack of knowledge
Stereotypes
Perspective differences
None of the Above
16
Which of the following is an example of Fundamental Attribution Error?
Excusing your mistake
Giving someone a compliment
Promoting someone who deserves it
Blaming the poor for their poverty
17
What is the "just world hypothesis"?
where good things happen to good people and bad things happen to bad people
A scientific theory about climate change.
A hypothesis about the origins of the universe.
A theory that explains the laws of physics.
18
What is the "halo effect" in psychology?
The concept of seeing patterns or faces in random objects.
people tend to remember negative events more vividly than positive ones.
judge a person's character and abilities based on a single positive trait.
A technique used in cognitive therapy to reduce anxiety.
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What is "person perception" in psychology?
The study of the inner thoughts and feelings of individuals.
The ability to predict future events based on past experiences.
The concept of self-awareness and self-reflection.
The process of forming impressions and making judgments about other people.
20
What is the false consensus effect in psychology?
The accurate assessment of others' opinions
tendency to overestimate the uniqueness of one's own beliefs and actions
The absence of consensus in group decision-making
tendency to underestimate the influence of situational factors on behavior
21
What is the correct order of animals the boy asks in the Tootsie Roll Pop commercial?
Fox, Cow, Turtle, Owl
Turtle, Owl, Cow, Fox
Owl, Turtle, Cow, Fox
Cow, Fox, Turtle, Owl
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In persuasion and communication, what is the "central route to persuasion"?
strategy that uses repetition and slogans to reinforce a message.
method that focuses on humor and emotional appeals to convince an audience.
the use of logic, reason, and the quality of arguments to change attitudes.
technique that relies on celebrity endorsements to influence opinions.

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