SOP 3004 Exam #2 Review Q's WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Susan comes home from a log day at work she snaps at her roommate who left her cereal box
on the counter; researchers would say her self-control was "___________". - ANS ✔✔depleted
According to the Sociometer Theory, our self-esteem _____________________. - ANS ✔✔is a
gauge of interpersonal belonging
Carl shows up to his work Christmas party in jeans and a polo shirt, and everyone else is dressed
in black tie attire. He says to himself..."I messed up by not dressing up enough for this event, but
at least I'm not that guy who wore sweatpants". This is an example of ________________. - ANS
✔✔downward social comparison
Which of these is NOT a strategy we use to protect our self-esteem and manage our self-image?
- ANS ✔✔self-regulation
Sam bent down to grab a book from the bottom of her locker and her skirt tore. She had to
wear her torn skirt for 2 more classes. She was so embarrassed and felt like everyone was
watching her. This is an example of the: - ANS ✔✔Spotlight effect
Which one of these is NOT a method people use to get others to like them? - ANS ✔✔giving
other advice
Jeremy has a big track race coming up and he is worried that he won't win. What is he most
likely to tell his friends before the race? - ANS ✔✔"It might be tough to win because I recently
sprained my ankle"
, You went to Bulls last weekend and drank way too much tequila. Ever since, when you smell
tequila, you feel queasy. Which attitude formation principle might explain your new negative
attitude toward tequila? - ANS ✔✔classical conditioning
Your friend Sam wore her Rayban sunglasses to a pool party on Saturday and go a ton of
compliments on them. You thought they were pretty cool too, so you bought yourself a pair.
Which attitude formation principle might explain your new positive attitude toward Raybans? -
ANS ✔✔observational learning
Kamryn always has an immediate negative reaction to getting her flu shot, but she gets it
anyway because she feels it will help keep her healthy. Her fear of shots is a(n) ___________;
her appreciation of its benefits is a(n) ______________. - ANS ✔✔implicit attitude; explicit
attitude
According to Balance Theory, if you discover that your college professor holds a view on gun
rights that contradicts your own very strongly held opinion, how are you likely to respond? -
ANS ✔✔change your attitude/opinion of your professor
____________ Theory explains discomfort arising from inconsistencies within a person and
_____________ Theory explains discomfort arising from inconsistencies between a person and
their relationship with others - ANS ✔✔Cognitive Dissonance; Balance
Which one of these strategies is NOT a way to reduce cognitive dissonance? - ANS ✔✔Change
perception of attitude (ie., justify attitude)
According to the Theory of Planned Behavior, which of these does NOT influence our behavioral
intentions? - ANS ✔✔our mood
Kevin gives his persuasive speech, then the room breaks for lunch. After lunch, Daisy gives her
speech. Which speech is likely to be most persuasive? - ANS ✔✔Daisy's because of the recency
effect
CORRECT ANSWERS
Susan comes home from a log day at work she snaps at her roommate who left her cereal box
on the counter; researchers would say her self-control was "___________". - ANS ✔✔depleted
According to the Sociometer Theory, our self-esteem _____________________. - ANS ✔✔is a
gauge of interpersonal belonging
Carl shows up to his work Christmas party in jeans and a polo shirt, and everyone else is dressed
in black tie attire. He says to himself..."I messed up by not dressing up enough for this event, but
at least I'm not that guy who wore sweatpants". This is an example of ________________. - ANS
✔✔downward social comparison
Which of these is NOT a strategy we use to protect our self-esteem and manage our self-image?
- ANS ✔✔self-regulation
Sam bent down to grab a book from the bottom of her locker and her skirt tore. She had to
wear her torn skirt for 2 more classes. She was so embarrassed and felt like everyone was
watching her. This is an example of the: - ANS ✔✔Spotlight effect
Which one of these is NOT a method people use to get others to like them? - ANS ✔✔giving
other advice
Jeremy has a big track race coming up and he is worried that he won't win. What is he most
likely to tell his friends before the race? - ANS ✔✔"It might be tough to win because I recently
sprained my ankle"
, You went to Bulls last weekend and drank way too much tequila. Ever since, when you smell
tequila, you feel queasy. Which attitude formation principle might explain your new negative
attitude toward tequila? - ANS ✔✔classical conditioning
Your friend Sam wore her Rayban sunglasses to a pool party on Saturday and go a ton of
compliments on them. You thought they were pretty cool too, so you bought yourself a pair.
Which attitude formation principle might explain your new positive attitude toward Raybans? -
ANS ✔✔observational learning
Kamryn always has an immediate negative reaction to getting her flu shot, but she gets it
anyway because she feels it will help keep her healthy. Her fear of shots is a(n) ___________;
her appreciation of its benefits is a(n) ______________. - ANS ✔✔implicit attitude; explicit
attitude
According to Balance Theory, if you discover that your college professor holds a view on gun
rights that contradicts your own very strongly held opinion, how are you likely to respond? -
ANS ✔✔change your attitude/opinion of your professor
____________ Theory explains discomfort arising from inconsistencies within a person and
_____________ Theory explains discomfort arising from inconsistencies between a person and
their relationship with others - ANS ✔✔Cognitive Dissonance; Balance
Which one of these strategies is NOT a way to reduce cognitive dissonance? - ANS ✔✔Change
perception of attitude (ie., justify attitude)
According to the Theory of Planned Behavior, which of these does NOT influence our behavioral
intentions? - ANS ✔✔our mood
Kevin gives his persuasive speech, then the room breaks for lunch. After lunch, Daisy gives her
speech. Which speech is likely to be most persuasive? - ANS ✔✔Daisy's because of the recency
effect
