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Social Psychology, 11th edition Aronson, Wilson,
Sommers,
, Chapter`1`Introducin
g`Social`Psychology
Total`Assessment`Guide`(TAG)
Question Remember`t Understand`th Apply`What
Topic Analyze`It
`Type he`Facts e`Concepts `You`Know
Introduction Multiple`Choice
Essay
Defining`Social Multiple`Choice 2,`11,`12,`13,`19, 1,`3,`4,`6,`7,`10, 5,`8,`9,`21,`22, 36,`37,`45
`Psychology 26,`29,`30,`31, 14,`15,`16,`17, 27,`28,`35,`38,
41,`43,`58,`59, 18,`20,`23,`24, 39,`40,`42,`44,
60 25,`32,`33,`34, 47,`48,`49,`50,
46,`52,`53,`55, 51,`54,`56,`61,
57,`63 62
Essay 176,`177,`180 178,`179
The`Power`of`t Multiple`Choice 64,`66,`70,`71, 74,`80,`86,`87, 65,`67,`68,`69, 76,`112
he`Situation 72,`78,`79,`84, 93,`94,`110,`111, 73,`75,`77,`81,
89,`95,`98,`104, 119,`125 82,`83,`85,`88,
107,`113,`114, 90,`91,`92,`96,
115,`116,`117, 97,`99,`100,`101,
118,`120,`124 102,`103,`105,
106,`108,`109,
121,`122,`123,
126
Essay 181,`182,`183, 185 184
Where`Const Multiple`Choice 127,`129,`133, 130,`143,`148, 128,`131,`132,
ruals`Come`F 135,`136,`137, 150,`151,`155, 134,`138,`139,
rom:`Basic`H 149,`154,`156, 158,`159,`160, 140,`141,`142,
uman`Motive 157,`161 163,`164,`166, 144,`145,`146,
s 167 147,`152,`153,
162,`165
Essay 187,`189,`190 188 186
Why`Study`Soc Multiple`Choice 168,`172 169,`170,`171, 174
ial`Psychology? 173,`175
Essay 191
1
, Aronson,`Wilson,`Sommers,`Page-Gould,`Lewis,`Jr.:`Social`Psychology,`11th`edition
CHAPTER`1 INTRODUCING`SOCIAL`PSYCHOLOGY
Multiple`Choice
Choose`the`one`alternative`that`best`completes`the`statement`or`answers`the`question.
1. In`the`introduction`to`Chapter`1,`you`read`about`a`number`of`social`phenomena:`selfless`and`selfish`action
s`performed`during`the`COVID`pandemic;`a`sister`and`brother`disagreed`on`the`attractiveness`of`the`same
`fraternity;`and`more`than`800`people`committed`mass`suicide`in`Jonestown,`Guyana.`What`do`these`exa
mples`have`in`common?
a. They`defy`explanation.
b. They`describe`socially`deviant`behavior.
c. They`reveal`the`power`of`social`influence.
d. They`reflect`the`operation`of`deliberate`persuasion`attempts.
`Answer:`C
Learning`Objective:`1.1`Define`social`psychology`and`distinguish`it`from`other`disciplines.
`Topic:`Defining`Social`Psychology
Difficulty`Level:` Difficult
Skill`Level:`Understand`the`Concepts
APA`Learning`Objective:`1.1`Describe`key`concepts,`principles,`and`overarching`themes`in`psychology.
2. The`scientific`study`of`the`way`in`which`people‘s`thoughts,`feelings,`and`behaviors`are`influenced`by`the
`real`or`imagined`presence`of`other`people`is`the`definition`of .
a. psychology
b. personality`psychology
c. social`psychology
d. sociology
`Answer:`C
Learning`Objective:`1.1`Define`social`psychology`and`distinguish`it`from`other`disciplines.
`Topic:`Defining`Social`Psychology
Difficulty`Level:`Easy
Skill`Level:`Remember`the`Facts
APA`Learning`Objective:`1.1`Describe`key`concepts,`principles,`and`overarching`themes`in`psychology.
3. Social`psychology`is`the`study`of`how
affect(s)`the`thoughts,`feelings,`and`behaviors`of
`humans.
a. live`social`interactions`with`other`humans
b. the`presence`of`real`or`imagined`other`people
c. other`living`things
d. perceptions`of`the`social`world
`Answer:`B
Learning`Objective:`1.1`Define`social`psychology`and`distinguish`it`from`other`disciplines.
`Topic:`Defining`Social`Psychology
Difficulty`Level:`Moderate
Skill`Level:`Understand`the`Concepts
APA`Learning`Objective:`1.1`Describe`key`concepts,`principles,`and`overarching`themes`in`psychology.
4. Which`of`the`following`is`an`example`of`social`influence?
a. You`concoct`a`convincing`lie`to`tell`your`professor`about`why`your`assignment`was`late.
b. When`you`get`hungry,`you`have`trouble`concentrating.
c. You`didn‘t`do`well`on`an`exam`because`you`stayed`up`all`night`cramming.
d. You`almost`fall`asleep`while`driving,`so`you`pull`to`the`side`of`the`road`to`take`a`short`nap.
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, Aronson,`Wilson,`Sommers,`Page-Gould,`Lewis,`Jr.:`Social`Psychology,`11th`edition
Answer:`A
Learning`Objective:`1.1`Define`social`psychology`and`distinguish`it`from`other`disciplines.
`Topic:`Defining`Social`Psychology
Difficulty`Level:`Moderate
Skill`Level:`Understand`the`Concepts
APA`Learning`Objective:`1.1`Describe`key`concepts,`principles,`and`overarching`themes`in`psychology.
5. E‘Lisha`agrees`to`spend`all`day`Saturday`helping`her`friend`complete`her`chores,`even`though`she`doesn‘t`
want`to,`had`other`plans,`and`doesn‘t`even`like`her`friend`all`that`much.`It‘s`likely`E‘Lisha‘s`friend`used`th
e`skillful`application`of to`get`her`to`agree`to`help.
a. social`influence
b. her`mere`presence
c. obedience
d. threat`
Answer:`A
Learning`Objective:`1.1`Define`social`psychology`and`distinguish`it`from`other`disciplines.
`Topic:`Defining`Social`Psychology
Difficulty`Level:` Moderate
Skill`Level:`Apply`What`You`Know
APA`Learning`Objective:`1.1`Describe`key`concepts,`principles,`and`overarching`themes`in`psychology.
6. Which`example`illustrates`a`direct`persuasion`attempt?
a. A`bully`threatens`Billy`and`steals`his`lunch`money.
b. Ramona`works`hard`in`school`to`make`her`mother`proud.
c. Felipe`thinks`of`his`ex-boyfriend`and`becomes`sad.
d. Jason`moves`from`New`York`to`Atlanta`and`develops`a`Southern`accent.
`Answer:`A
Learning`Objective:`1.1`Define`social`psychology`and`distinguish`it`from`other`disciplines.
`Topic:`Defining`Social`Psychology
Difficulty`Level:`Moderate
Skill`Level:`Understand`the`Concepts
APA`Learning`Objective:`1.1`Describe`key`concepts,`principles,`and`overarching`themes`in`psychology.
7. Not`all`social`influence`is`direct`or`deliberate.`Compared`to`the`others,`which`example`BEST`illustrates
`indirect`or`subtle`social`influence?
a. An`nationwide`advertising`campaign`is`launched`to`promote`a`new`soft`drink.
b. A`senatorial`candidate`delivers`a`speech`to`convince`voters`that`she`is`not`really`liberal.
c. A`parent`disciplines`a`child`by`taking`away`a`favorite`toy.
d. A`child`sees`other`kids`wearing`their`T-shirts`inside`out`and`starts`wearing`a`T-
shirt`the`same`way.`Answer:`D
Learning`Objective:`1.1`Define`social`psychology`and`distinguish`it`from`other`disciplines.
`Topic:`Defining`Social`Psychology
Difficulty`Level:`Moderate
Skill`Level:`Understand`the`Concepts
APA`Learning`Objective:`1.1`Describe`key`concepts,`principles,`and`overarching`themes`in`psychology.
8. From`across`the`room,`Xiao`sees`his`mother`sigh,`and`he`approaches`to`give`her`a`hug`in`hopes`of`cheerin
g`her`up.`In`this`case,`Xiao‘s`behavior`is`an`example`of`a(n) social`influence`attempt.
a. direct
b. ineffective
c. indirect
d. unintended
`Answer:`A
Learning`Objective:`1.1`Define`social`psychology`and`distinguish`it`from`other`disciplines.
`Topic:`Defining`Social`Psychology
Difficulty`Level:`Difficult
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Social Psychology, 11th edition Aronson, Wilson,
Sommers,
, Chapter`1`Introducin
g`Social`Psychology
Total`Assessment`Guide`(TAG)
Question Remember`t Understand`th Apply`What
Topic Analyze`It
`Type he`Facts e`Concepts `You`Know
Introduction Multiple`Choice
Essay
Defining`Social Multiple`Choice 2,`11,`12,`13,`19, 1,`3,`4,`6,`7,`10, 5,`8,`9,`21,`22, 36,`37,`45
`Psychology 26,`29,`30,`31, 14,`15,`16,`17, 27,`28,`35,`38,
41,`43,`58,`59, 18,`20,`23,`24, 39,`40,`42,`44,
60 25,`32,`33,`34, 47,`48,`49,`50,
46,`52,`53,`55, 51,`54,`56,`61,
57,`63 62
Essay 176,`177,`180 178,`179
The`Power`of`t Multiple`Choice 64,`66,`70,`71, 74,`80,`86,`87, 65,`67,`68,`69, 76,`112
he`Situation 72,`78,`79,`84, 93,`94,`110,`111, 73,`75,`77,`81,
89,`95,`98,`104, 119,`125 82,`83,`85,`88,
107,`113,`114, 90,`91,`92,`96,
115,`116,`117, 97,`99,`100,`101,
118,`120,`124 102,`103,`105,
106,`108,`109,
121,`122,`123,
126
Essay 181,`182,`183, 185 184
Where`Const Multiple`Choice 127,`129,`133, 130,`143,`148, 128,`131,`132,
ruals`Come`F 135,`136,`137, 150,`151,`155, 134,`138,`139,
rom:`Basic`H 149,`154,`156, 158,`159,`160, 140,`141,`142,
uman`Motive 157,`161 163,`164,`166, 144,`145,`146,
s 167 147,`152,`153,
162,`165
Essay 187,`189,`190 188 186
Why`Study`Soc Multiple`Choice 168,`172 169,`170,`171, 174
ial`Psychology? 173,`175
Essay 191
1
, Aronson,`Wilson,`Sommers,`Page-Gould,`Lewis,`Jr.:`Social`Psychology,`11th`edition
CHAPTER`1 INTRODUCING`SOCIAL`PSYCHOLOGY
Multiple`Choice
Choose`the`one`alternative`that`best`completes`the`statement`or`answers`the`question.
1. In`the`introduction`to`Chapter`1,`you`read`about`a`number`of`social`phenomena:`selfless`and`selfish`action
s`performed`during`the`COVID`pandemic;`a`sister`and`brother`disagreed`on`the`attractiveness`of`the`same
`fraternity;`and`more`than`800`people`committed`mass`suicide`in`Jonestown,`Guyana.`What`do`these`exa
mples`have`in`common?
a. They`defy`explanation.
b. They`describe`socially`deviant`behavior.
c. They`reveal`the`power`of`social`influence.
d. They`reflect`the`operation`of`deliberate`persuasion`attempts.
`Answer:`C
Learning`Objective:`1.1`Define`social`psychology`and`distinguish`it`from`other`disciplines.
`Topic:`Defining`Social`Psychology
Difficulty`Level:` Difficult
Skill`Level:`Understand`the`Concepts
APA`Learning`Objective:`1.1`Describe`key`concepts,`principles,`and`overarching`themes`in`psychology.
2. The`scientific`study`of`the`way`in`which`people‘s`thoughts,`feelings,`and`behaviors`are`influenced`by`the
`real`or`imagined`presence`of`other`people`is`the`definition`of .
a. psychology
b. personality`psychology
c. social`psychology
d. sociology
`Answer:`C
Learning`Objective:`1.1`Define`social`psychology`and`distinguish`it`from`other`disciplines.
`Topic:`Defining`Social`Psychology
Difficulty`Level:`Easy
Skill`Level:`Remember`the`Facts
APA`Learning`Objective:`1.1`Describe`key`concepts,`principles,`and`overarching`themes`in`psychology.
3. Social`psychology`is`the`study`of`how
affect(s)`the`thoughts,`feelings,`and`behaviors`of
`humans.
a. live`social`interactions`with`other`humans
b. the`presence`of`real`or`imagined`other`people
c. other`living`things
d. perceptions`of`the`social`world
`Answer:`B
Learning`Objective:`1.1`Define`social`psychology`and`distinguish`it`from`other`disciplines.
`Topic:`Defining`Social`Psychology
Difficulty`Level:`Moderate
Skill`Level:`Understand`the`Concepts
APA`Learning`Objective:`1.1`Describe`key`concepts,`principles,`and`overarching`themes`in`psychology.
4. Which`of`the`following`is`an`example`of`social`influence?
a. You`concoct`a`convincing`lie`to`tell`your`professor`about`why`your`assignment`was`late.
b. When`you`get`hungry,`you`have`trouble`concentrating.
c. You`didn‘t`do`well`on`an`exam`because`you`stayed`up`all`night`cramming.
d. You`almost`fall`asleep`while`driving,`so`you`pull`to`the`side`of`the`road`to`take`a`short`nap.
2
Copyright`©`2023,`2016,`2013`Pearson`Education,`Inc.`All`rights`reserved.
, Aronson,`Wilson,`Sommers,`Page-Gould,`Lewis,`Jr.:`Social`Psychology,`11th`edition
Answer:`A
Learning`Objective:`1.1`Define`social`psychology`and`distinguish`it`from`other`disciplines.
`Topic:`Defining`Social`Psychology
Difficulty`Level:`Moderate
Skill`Level:`Understand`the`Concepts
APA`Learning`Objective:`1.1`Describe`key`concepts,`principles,`and`overarching`themes`in`psychology.
5. E‘Lisha`agrees`to`spend`all`day`Saturday`helping`her`friend`complete`her`chores,`even`though`she`doesn‘t`
want`to,`had`other`plans,`and`doesn‘t`even`like`her`friend`all`that`much.`It‘s`likely`E‘Lisha‘s`friend`used`th
e`skillful`application`of to`get`her`to`agree`to`help.
a. social`influence
b. her`mere`presence
c. obedience
d. threat`
Answer:`A
Learning`Objective:`1.1`Define`social`psychology`and`distinguish`it`from`other`disciplines.
`Topic:`Defining`Social`Psychology
Difficulty`Level:` Moderate
Skill`Level:`Apply`What`You`Know
APA`Learning`Objective:`1.1`Describe`key`concepts,`principles,`and`overarching`themes`in`psychology.
6. Which`example`illustrates`a`direct`persuasion`attempt?
a. A`bully`threatens`Billy`and`steals`his`lunch`money.
b. Ramona`works`hard`in`school`to`make`her`mother`proud.
c. Felipe`thinks`of`his`ex-boyfriend`and`becomes`sad.
d. Jason`moves`from`New`York`to`Atlanta`and`develops`a`Southern`accent.
`Answer:`A
Learning`Objective:`1.1`Define`social`psychology`and`distinguish`it`from`other`disciplines.
`Topic:`Defining`Social`Psychology
Difficulty`Level:`Moderate
Skill`Level:`Understand`the`Concepts
APA`Learning`Objective:`1.1`Describe`key`concepts,`principles,`and`overarching`themes`in`psychology.
7. Not`all`social`influence`is`direct`or`deliberate.`Compared`to`the`others,`which`example`BEST`illustrates
`indirect`or`subtle`social`influence?
a. An`nationwide`advertising`campaign`is`launched`to`promote`a`new`soft`drink.
b. A`senatorial`candidate`delivers`a`speech`to`convince`voters`that`she`is`not`really`liberal.
c. A`parent`disciplines`a`child`by`taking`away`a`favorite`toy.
d. A`child`sees`other`kids`wearing`their`T-shirts`inside`out`and`starts`wearing`a`T-
shirt`the`same`way.`Answer:`D
Learning`Objective:`1.1`Define`social`psychology`and`distinguish`it`from`other`disciplines.
`Topic:`Defining`Social`Psychology
Difficulty`Level:`Moderate
Skill`Level:`Understand`the`Concepts
APA`Learning`Objective:`1.1`Describe`key`concepts,`principles,`and`overarching`themes`in`psychology.
8. From`across`the`room,`Xiao`sees`his`mother`sigh,`and`he`approaches`to`give`her`a`hug`in`hopes`of`cheerin
g`her`up.`In`this`case,`Xiao‘s`behavior`is`an`example`of`a(n) social`influence`attempt.
a. direct
b. ineffective
c. indirect
d. unintended
`Answer:`A
Learning`Objective:`1.1`Define`social`psychology`and`distinguish`it`from`other`disciplines.
`Topic:`Defining`Social`Psychology
Difficulty`Level:`Difficult
3
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