Social Psychology
PYC3701
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PYC 3701 - May/June 2011 – Previous examination paper
Question Correct answers and explanations
1 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 44 PB). Schemas represent our stored information about certain tasks or
activities, e.g. the normal routine in an elevator situation.
2 Option 1 is the most correct (pg 44-6 PB).Self-fulfilling prophecies demonstrate our firmly held
preponderances/beliefs about certain things actually actualizing, i.e. believe you will pass, chances are that
you will.
3 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 38 PB). Perseverance effect – “The tendency for beliefs and schemas to
remain unchanged even in the face of contradictory information.”
4 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 37 PB).
5 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 38 PB).
6 Option 1 is the most correct (pg 40 PB).
7 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 48 PB).
8 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 55 PB). The other statements contain partially true statements, but the
last option is more accurate. Figure 2-12
9 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 6 PB (SA)). Read more about the two processes involved in thought
suppression in the prescribed book and make sure you can apply both to practical examples.
10 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 60-1 PB).
11 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 60-1 PB).
Mood congruence effects – “The fact that we are more likely to store or remember positive information
when in a positive mood and negative information when in a negative mood.”
Mood dependent memory – “The fact that what we remember while in a given mood may be determined,
in part, by what we learned when previously in that mood.”
12 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 77 PB). Read more on the characteristics/signs when somebody is lying.
13 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 81 PB).
14 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 81 PB).
15 Option 1 is the most correct (pg 94 PB). Option 3 is an overgeneralization and has nothing to do with
central traits.
16 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 86 PB).
17 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 86 PB). Due to their consideration of the situation, they will not attribute
external behavior to internal dispositions.
18 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 93 PB).
19 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 193 PB). Consult the 11th edition.
20 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 114, 121 PB). These are personal qualities, thus Tshepo will think of
himself in terms of intragroup comparisons.
21 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 117 PB). Nouns stir up general concepts (important), adjectives and verbs
arouse specific concepts (educated).
22 Option 1 is the most correct (pg 89 PB). Contrast individualistic and collective cultures (pg 86).
23 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 146, 148).
Observational learning – “A basic form of learning in which individuals acquire new forms of behavior as a
result of observing others.”
24 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 150-1PB). Palesa bases her opinion on the presuppositions she thinks are
held by her classmates (unaware that they actually may not actually hold the same views).
25 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 156 PB).
26 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 145, 156, 158, 172 PB).
, 27 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 20, 160 PB). People respond better to advertisements that do not illicit
fear or force them to do something.
28 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 200, 233 PB). Consult 11th edition.
29 Option 1 is the most correct (pg 200, 233 PB). Consult 11th edition.
30 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 246 PB). Consult 11th edition.
31 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 199-201, 208 PB).
32 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 208 PB).
33 Option 2 is the most correct. Consult page 270 in 11th edition.
34 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 222 PB). Effects of repeated exposure and communication.
35 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 221 PB).
36 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 228 PB). Consult pages 277-9 in 11th edition.
37 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 222, 230 PB).
38 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 230 PB). Consult page 282 in 11th edition.
39 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 255, 262 PB).
40 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 262 PB).
41 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 272 PB).
42 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 273-6 PB).
Door-in-the-foot technique – “A procedure for gaining compliance in which requesters begin with a large
request and then, when this is refused, retreat to a smaller one (the one they actually desired all along).”
Low-ball procedure – “A technique for gaining compliance in which an offer or ordeal is changed to make it
less attractive to the target person after this person has accepted the offer.”
Ingratiation – “When we try to make others like us by conveying that we like them; praising others to
flatter them.”
43 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 280 PB).
44 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 283 PB).
45 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 291, 293 PB).
Empathy joy hypothesis – The view that helpers respond to the needs of a victim because they want to
accomplish something, and doing is rewarding in and of itself.
Empathy-altruism hypothesis – The suggestion that some prosocial behaviors are acts motivated by the
desire to help someone in need.
46 Option 1 is the most correct (pg 230, 299-300 PB).
47 Option 1 is the most correct (pg 309 PB).
48 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 315 PB). Consult page 406 in 11th edition.
49 Option 4 is the most correct. Consult page 400 in 11th edition.
50 Option 3 is the most correct. Consult page 406 in 11th edition.
51 Option 2 is the most correct (p 325 PB).
52 Option 1 is the most correct (pg 331, 341 PB).
53 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 353 PB). Consult page 446 in 11th edition.
54 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 341 PB).
55 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 367 PB).
56 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 370 PB).
57 Option 4 is the most correct. Consult page 468 in 11th edition.
58 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 377 PB).
59 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 385 PB).
60 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 381-3 PB).
61 Option 3 is the most correct. Consult page 553 in 11th edition.
62 Option 2 is the most correct. Consult page 521 in 11th edition.
63 Option 1 is the most correct.
PYC3701
Feedback on previous examination papers
(2011 – 2014)
, Social Psychology (PYC 3701)
Feedback on previous examination papers (2011 – 2014)
PYC 3701 - May/June 2011 – Previous examination paper
Question Correct answers and explanations
1 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 44 PB). Schemas represent our stored information about certain tasks or
activities, e.g. the normal routine in an elevator situation.
2 Option 1 is the most correct (pg 44-6 PB).Self-fulfilling prophecies demonstrate our firmly held
preponderances/beliefs about certain things actually actualizing, i.e. believe you will pass, chances are that
you will.
3 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 38 PB). Perseverance effect – “The tendency for beliefs and schemas to
remain unchanged even in the face of contradictory information.”
4 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 37 PB).
5 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 38 PB).
6 Option 1 is the most correct (pg 40 PB).
7 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 48 PB).
8 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 55 PB). The other statements contain partially true statements, but the
last option is more accurate. Figure 2-12
9 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 6 PB (SA)). Read more about the two processes involved in thought
suppression in the prescribed book and make sure you can apply both to practical examples.
10 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 60-1 PB).
11 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 60-1 PB).
Mood congruence effects – “The fact that we are more likely to store or remember positive information
when in a positive mood and negative information when in a negative mood.”
Mood dependent memory – “The fact that what we remember while in a given mood may be determined,
in part, by what we learned when previously in that mood.”
12 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 77 PB). Read more on the characteristics/signs when somebody is lying.
13 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 81 PB).
14 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 81 PB).
15 Option 1 is the most correct (pg 94 PB). Option 3 is an overgeneralization and has nothing to do with
central traits.
16 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 86 PB).
17 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 86 PB). Due to their consideration of the situation, they will not attribute
external behavior to internal dispositions.
18 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 93 PB).
19 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 193 PB). Consult the 11th edition.
20 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 114, 121 PB). These are personal qualities, thus Tshepo will think of
himself in terms of intragroup comparisons.
21 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 117 PB). Nouns stir up general concepts (important), adjectives and verbs
arouse specific concepts (educated).
22 Option 1 is the most correct (pg 89 PB). Contrast individualistic and collective cultures (pg 86).
23 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 146, 148).
Observational learning – “A basic form of learning in which individuals acquire new forms of behavior as a
result of observing others.”
24 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 150-1PB). Palesa bases her opinion on the presuppositions she thinks are
held by her classmates (unaware that they actually may not actually hold the same views).
25 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 156 PB).
26 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 145, 156, 158, 172 PB).
, 27 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 20, 160 PB). People respond better to advertisements that do not illicit
fear or force them to do something.
28 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 200, 233 PB). Consult 11th edition.
29 Option 1 is the most correct (pg 200, 233 PB). Consult 11th edition.
30 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 246 PB). Consult 11th edition.
31 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 199-201, 208 PB).
32 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 208 PB).
33 Option 2 is the most correct. Consult page 270 in 11th edition.
34 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 222 PB). Effects of repeated exposure and communication.
35 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 221 PB).
36 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 228 PB). Consult pages 277-9 in 11th edition.
37 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 222, 230 PB).
38 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 230 PB). Consult page 282 in 11th edition.
39 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 255, 262 PB).
40 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 262 PB).
41 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 272 PB).
42 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 273-6 PB).
Door-in-the-foot technique – “A procedure for gaining compliance in which requesters begin with a large
request and then, when this is refused, retreat to a smaller one (the one they actually desired all along).”
Low-ball procedure – “A technique for gaining compliance in which an offer or ordeal is changed to make it
less attractive to the target person after this person has accepted the offer.”
Ingratiation – “When we try to make others like us by conveying that we like them; praising others to
flatter them.”
43 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 280 PB).
44 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 283 PB).
45 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 291, 293 PB).
Empathy joy hypothesis – The view that helpers respond to the needs of a victim because they want to
accomplish something, and doing is rewarding in and of itself.
Empathy-altruism hypothesis – The suggestion that some prosocial behaviors are acts motivated by the
desire to help someone in need.
46 Option 1 is the most correct (pg 230, 299-300 PB).
47 Option 1 is the most correct (pg 309 PB).
48 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 315 PB). Consult page 406 in 11th edition.
49 Option 4 is the most correct. Consult page 400 in 11th edition.
50 Option 3 is the most correct. Consult page 406 in 11th edition.
51 Option 2 is the most correct (p 325 PB).
52 Option 1 is the most correct (pg 331, 341 PB).
53 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 353 PB). Consult page 446 in 11th edition.
54 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 341 PB).
55 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 367 PB).
56 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 370 PB).
57 Option 4 is the most correct. Consult page 468 in 11th edition.
58 Option 3 is the most correct (pg 377 PB).
59 Option 4 is the most correct (pg 385 PB).
60 Option 2 is the most correct (pg 381-3 PB).
61 Option 3 is the most correct. Consult page 553 in 11th edition.
62 Option 2 is the most correct. Consult page 521 in 11th edition.
63 Option 1 is the most correct.
