100+ Psychology of Social Behaviour Solved MCQs

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51.	The result of bribing people to do what they already enjoy doing is the
A.	self-monitoring effect.
B.	overjustification effect.
C.	self-presentation effect.
D.	underjustification effect.
Answer» B. overjustification effect.

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52.	The degree of attraction among group members relates to the dimension of
A.	compatibility.
B.	structure.
C.	cohesiveness.
D.	conformity.
Answer» C. cohesiveness.

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53.	According to the text, which of the following are true of self-perception and cognitive dissonance theories?
A.	Self-perception theory has more support and evidence.
B.	Evidence exists to support both theories.
C.	Cognitive dissonance theory has more support and evidence.
D.	They are mutually exclusive; therefore one has to be correct.
Answer» B. Evidence exists to support both theories.

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54.	Worldwide, humans spend ________ per day on arms and armies.
A.	$1 billion
B.	$5 billion
C.	$2 billion
D.	$500 million
Answer» C. $2 billion

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55.	Physical or verbal behavior intended to hurt someone is
A.	aggression.
B.	instrumental aggression.
C.	violence.
D.	hostility.
Answer» A. aggression.

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56.	Killings done by armies is an example of
A.	emotional aggression.
B.	instinctive aggression.
C.	instrumental aggression.
D.	calculated aggression.
Answer» C. instrumental aggression.

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57.	Aggression driven by anger and performed as an end in itself is
A.	instrumental aggression.
B.	hostile aggression.
C.	emotional aggression.
D.	belligerent aggression.
Answer» B. hostile aggression.

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58.	Which of the following is an innate behavior?
A.	reading a book
B.	watching a movie
C.	playing in the band
D.	fleeing danger
Answer» D. fleeing danger

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59.	According to the text, in what percentage of homicides has the murderer and/or the victim been drinking?
A.	45
B.	55
C.	65
D.	80
Answer» C. 65

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60.	The blocking of goal-directed behavior is
A.	frustration.
B.	displacement.
C.	disarticulation.
D.	aggravation.
Answer» A. frustration.

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61.	The redirection of aggression to a target other than the source of the frustration is
A.	disarticulation.
B.	the redirection effect.
C.	displacement.
D.	the frustration-aggression effect.
Answer» C. displacement.

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62.	The perception that one is less well off than others to whom one compares oneself is
A.	the social comparison effect.
B.	relative deprivation.
C.	the adaptation-level effect.
D.	relative displacement.
Answer» B. relative deprivation.

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63.	The theory that we learn social behavior by observing and imitating is the
A.	social learning theory.
B.	instrumental learning theory.
C.	behavioral learning theory.
D.	group learning theory.
Answer» A. social learning theory.

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64.	Which of the following is not conductive to aggression?
A.	pain
B.	heat
C.	cool temperatures
D.	crowding
Answer» C. cool temperatures

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65.	In a national survey, what percentage of women reported having been forced by a man to do something sexually?
A.	15
B.	22
C.	29
D.	37
Answer» B. 22

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66.	When college males were asked if there were any chance they would rape a woman, "if you could be assured that no one would know and that you could in no way be punished," what percentage said there was a slim chance?
A.	11
B.	23
C.	33
D.	45
Answer» C. 33

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67.	The real danger of "groupthink" is that it
A.	is contagious.
B.	occurs in cohesive groups.
C.	disrupts coordinated efforts at group problem solving.
D.	leads to a suspension of critical thinking.
Answer» A. is contagious.

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68.	Sales rates of Hustler and Playboy were positively correlated with state
A.	child abuse rates.
B.	rape rates.
C.	employment rates.
D.	incest rates.
Answer» B. rape rates.

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69.	What is the ratio of Americans who believe in the following statement? Sexual materials provide an outlet for bottled-up impulses.
A.	9 to 1
B.	7 to 1
C.	5 to 1
D.	2 to 1
Answer» D. 2 to 1

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70.	Which of the following is true of findings on the catharsis hypothesis?
A.	Catharsis always occurs.
B.	The calming effect of retaliation seems to occur only in very specific circumstances.
C.	The catharsis hypothesis has been well-support
Answer» B. The calming effect of retaliation seems to occur only in very specific circumstances.

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71.	A motive to increase another's welfare without conscious regard for one's self-interests is
A.	empathy.
B.	reciprocity.
C.	altruism.
D.	a personality trait.
Answer» C. altruism.

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72.	The theory that human interactions are transactions that aim to maximize one's rewards is
A.	social-exchange theory.
B.	social-interaction theory.
C.	reciprocity theory.
D.	social norms theory.
Answer» A. social-exchange theory.

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73.	A motive to increase one's own welfare is
A.	the illusion of control effect.
B.	achievement motivation.
C.	self-efficacy.
D.	egoism.
Answer» D. egoism.

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74.	According to research by Daniel Batson, altruism may have its basis in feelings of
A.	guilt.
B.	empathy.
C.	sadness.
D.	happiness.
Answer» B. empathy.

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75.	An expectation that people will help those who have helped them is
A.	social norm.
B.	social-responsibility norm.
C.	reciprocity norm.
D.	restitution norm.
Answer» C. reciprocity norm.

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76.	An expectation that people will help those dependent upon them is
A.	social-responsibility norm.
B.	reciprocity norm.
C.	dependent norm.
D.	social norm.
Answer» A. social-responsibility norm.

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77.	The idea that evolution has selected altruism toward one's close relatives to enhance the
A.	evolutionary altruism.
B.	kin selection.
C.	the close relatives effect.
D.	the mutually shared genes effect.
Answer» B. kin selection.

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78.	According to the text, one possible reason why people in New York are less helpful is that
A.	they have more things to do than people in smaller environs.
B.	reciprocity does not work as well in big cities as in smaller groups.
C.	they feel they are superior to people in smaller environs.
D.	they have not internalized the social responsibility norm.
Answer» B. reciprocity does not work as well in big cities as in smaller groups.

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79.	The finding that a person is less likely to help when there are other people around is
A.	the bystander effect.
B.	the
C.	the situational influence effect.
D.	the negative empathy effect.
Answer» A. the bystander effect.

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80.	In Latane and Darley's research involving staging an epileptic seizure, _________ percent of those who thought they were alone and ________ percent of those who thought there were others left the room to seek aid.
A.	66, 24
B.	76, 42
C.	85, 31
D.	90, 54
Answer» C. 85, 31

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81.	Researchers had participants working in a room either by themselves or with two strangers. When smoke was pumped into the room through a vent, the solitary participant
A.	noticed the smoke quicker than those in groups.
B.	was less likely to act.
C.	thought the smoke was a fire.
D.	finished the task quickly.
Answer» A. noticed the smoke quicker than those in groups.

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82.	Which of the following moods is most likely to motivate altruism?
A.	depression
B.	grief
C.	guilt
D.	anger
Answer» C. guilt

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83.	How individuals are affected by the presence of others is the focus of study in the field of
A.	Sociology.
B.	Social psychology.
C.	Experimental psychology.
D.	Sociobiology
Answer» B. Social psychology.

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84.	When the Titanic sank, ________ percent of the females and _______ percent of the males survived.
A.	60, 25
B.	80, 40
C.	70, 20
D.	65, 45
Answer» C. 70, 20

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85.	According to the text, a strategy for gaining a concession is the
A.	overjustification technique.
B.	underjustification technique.
C.	transparency technique.
D.	door-in-the-face technique.
Answer» D. door-in-the-face technique.

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86.	From an evolutionary perspective it would be most difficult to explain why
A.	someone risked his life to help a stranger.
B.	someone paid his daughter's hospital bill.
C.	someone risked his life to help his father.
D.	someone risked his life to help his daughter.
Answer» A. someone risked his life to help a stranger.

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87.	Calvin asks his mother for ice cream with strawberries and nuts on top. She refuses. He then asks for a cookie, and she grants his request. Calvin has successfully used the
A.	overjustification technique.
B.	foot-in-the-door technique.
C.	door-in-the-face technique.
D.	underjustification technique.
Answer» C. door-in-the-face technique.

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88.	Which technique should be taught to children to promote enduring altruistic tendencies?
A.	Offer prizes for the ones that are most helpful during a certain time frame.
B.	Show them Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.
C.	Immediately punish any aggression.
D.	Instill a sense of guilt.
Answer» B. Show them Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.

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89.	According to Alvin Gouldner, a universal moral code is
A.	the norm of social responsibility.
B.	the norm of social contract.
C.	the norm of efficacy.
D.	the norm of reciprocity.
Answer» D. the norm of reciprocity.

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90.	Which is a method to reduce prejudice?
A.	mixed-status contact
B.	mutual exclusivity
C.	groupthink
D.	mutual interdependence
Answer» D. mutual interdependence

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91.	An ongoing pattern of life including such things as language, customs and sex roles is called
A.	conformity.
B.	norms.
C.	group cohesion.
D.	culture.
Answer» D. culture.

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92.	A reference group is
A.	one with which a person has face-to-face contact.
B.	any group in which one plays an active role or has membership.
C.	any group outside one's social distance boundaries.
D.	any group whose values and attitudes are seen as relevant to one's own.
Answer» D. any group whose values and attitudes are seen as relevant to one's own.

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93.	Studies of conformity indicate that people are more apt to be influenced by others if they
A.	are concerned about the approval of others.
B.	have low needs for certainty and structure.
C.	are in temporary rather than established groups.
D.	are in very large groups.
Answer» A. are concerned about the approval of others.

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94.	Milgram's shock study showed people to be surprisingly
A.	rebellious.
B.	intelligent.
C.	sexist.
D.	obedient.
Answer» D. obedient.

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95.	In his classic studies of conformity, Asch demonstrated that
A.	size of the majority does not influence how many people will conform.
B.	a majority of one produces about as much conformity as a majority of eight.
C.	lack of unanimity greatly reduces the pressure to conform.
D.	obedience to authority was determined by the authority's perceived referent power.
Answer» C. lack of unanimity greatly reduces the pressure to conform.

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96.	Frustration probably encourages aggression because it
A.	triggers genetic mechanisms.
B.	raises arousal levels and sensitivity to cues for aggression.
C.	triggers biological cues for aggression.
D.	relieves tension
Answer» B. raises arousal levels and sensitivity to cues for aggression.

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97.	The organization of roles, patterns of communication, and power in a group defines the group's
A.	status.
B.	structure.
C.	cohesiveness.
D.	norms.
Answer» B. structure.

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98.	The process of changing your behavior to match that of others in a group is
A.	norming.
B.	forming a social contract.
C.	conformity.
D.	standardization.
Answer» C. conformity.

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99.	Zimbardo interpreted the results of his simulated prison study as an indication of the
A.	powerful influence of roles on people.
B.	tendency to show compassion to people in need.
C.	weakness of social pressure in some situations.
D.	tendency to displace aggression.
Answer» A. powerful influence of roles on people.

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100.	The __________ hypothesis states that frustration tends to lead to aggression.
A.	frustration-aggression
B.	biological instinct
C.	social learning
D.	cognitive dissonance
Answer» A. frustration-aggression

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100+ Psychology of Social Behaviour Solved MCQs

The result of bribing people to do what they already enjoy doing is the

The degree of attraction among group members relates to the dimension of

According to the text, which of the following are true of self-perception and cognitive dissonance theories?

Worldwide, humans spend ________ per day on arms and armies.

Physical or verbal behavior intended to hurt someone is

Killings done by armies is an example of

Aggression driven by anger and performed as an end in itself is

Which of the following is an innate behavior?

According to the text, in what percentage of homicides has the murderer and/or the victim been drinking?

The blocking of goal-directed behavior is

The redirection of aggression to a target other than the source of the frustration is

The perception that one is less well off than others to whom one compares oneself is

The theory that we learn social behavior by observing and imitating is the

Which of the following is not conductive to aggression?

In a national survey, what percentage of women reported having been forced by a man to do something sexually?

When college males were asked if there were any chance they would rape a woman, "if you could be assured that no one would know and that you could in no way be punished," what percentage said there was a slim chance?

The real danger of "groupthink" is that it

Sales rates of Hustler and Playboy were positively correlated with state

What is the ratio of Americans who believe in the following statement? Sexual materials provide an outlet for bottled-up impulses.

Which of the following is true of findings on the catharsis hypothesis?

A motive to increase another's welfare without conscious regard for one's self-interests is

The theory that human interactions are transactions that aim to maximize one's rewards is

A motive to increase one's own welfare is

According to research by Daniel Batson, altruism may have its basis in feelings of

An expectation that people will help those who have helped them is

An expectation that people will help those dependent upon them is

The idea that evolution has selected altruism toward one's close relatives to enhance the

According to the text, one possible reason why people in New York are less helpful is that

The finding that a person is less likely to help when there are other people around is

In Latane and Darley's research involving staging an epileptic seizure, _________ percent of those who thought they were alone and ________ percent of those who thought there were others left the room to seek aid.

Researchers had participants working in a room either by themselves or with two strangers. When smoke was pumped into the room through a vent, the solitary participant

Which of the following moods is most likely to motivate altruism?

How individuals are affected by the presence of others is the focus of study in the field of

When the Titanic sank, ________ percent of the females and _______ percent of the males survived.

According to the text, a strategy for gaining a concession is the

From an evolutionary perspective it would be most difficult to explain why

Calvin asks his mother for ice cream with strawberries and nuts on top. She refuses. He then asks for a cookie, and she grants his request. Calvin has successfully used the

Which technique should be taught to children to promote enduring altruistic tendencies?

According to Alvin Gouldner, a universal moral code is

Which is a method to reduce prejudice?

An ongoing pattern of life including such things as language, customs and sex roles is called

A reference group is

Studies of conformity indicate that people are more apt to be influenced by others if they

Milgram's shock study showed people to be surprisingly

In his classic studies of conformity, Asch demonstrated that

Frustration probably encourages aggression because it

The organization of roles, patterns of communication, and power in a group defines the group's

The process of changing your behavior to match that of others in a group is

Zimbardo interpreted the results of his simulated prison study as an indication of the

The __________ hypothesis states that frustration tends to lead to aggression.

In Latane and Darley's research involving staging an epileptic seizure, _ percent of those who thought they were alone and percent of those who thought there were others left the room to seek aid.

When the Titanic sank, __ percent of the females and _ percent of the males survived.