#1
What is social perception?
The process of interpreting information about others
ExplanationInterpreting information about others.
#2
Which of the following is an example of attribution bias?
Assuming someone is late because they are lazy
ExplanationAttributing behavior to internal traits.
#3
What is the fundamental attribution error?
Attributing others' behavior to internal traits rather than situational factors
ExplanationAttributing behavior internally rather than situationally.
#4
Which theory suggests that people are motivated to explain others' behavior by attributing either internal dispositions or external situations?
Attribution theory
ExplanationExplaining behavior via internal dispositions or external situations.
#5
What is the halo effect?
The tendency to attribute positive traits to someone based on a single positive characteristic
ExplanationAttributing positive traits based on single positive characteristic.
#6
Which factor can influence the fundamental attribution error?
All of the above
ExplanationMultiple factors influencing fundamental attribution error.
#7
What is the difference between stereotyping and prejudice?
Stereotyping involves beliefs about a group, while prejudice involves attitudes toward individuals of that group.
ExplanationBeliefs about group vs. attitudes toward individuals.
#8
What is the difference between internal and external attributions?
Internal attributions focus on personal characteristics, while external attributions focus on situational factors.
ExplanationFocus on personal characteristics vs. situational factors.
#9
Which term describes the tendency to overestimate the impact of dispositional factors and underestimate the influence of situational factors when evaluating others' behavior?
Fundamental attribution error
ExplanationOverestimating dispositional factors and underestimating situational factors.
#10
How does the actor-observer bias differ from the self-serving bias?
The actor-observer bias involves attributing others' actions to internal factors, while the self-serving bias involves attributing one's own actions to external factors.
ExplanationAttributing others' actions to internal factors vs. attributing own actions to external factors.
#11
Which of the following is an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy?
A teacher expects a student to be disruptive in class, so the student behaves disruptively.
ExplanationExpectation influencing behavior.
#12
How does the just-world hypothesis relate to attribution theory?
The just-world hypothesis suggests that people get what they deserve, which can influence how we attribute others' behavior.
ExplanationBelief that people get what they deserve influencing attribution.
#13
Which of the following is an example of the false consensus effect?
Thinking most people are similar to you in their beliefs and behaviors
ExplanationOverestimating similarity of others' beliefs and behaviors.
#14
How does cultural background influence attribution styles?
Individualistic cultures tend to make more dispositional attributions, while collectivistic cultures tend to make more situational attributions.
ExplanationCultural influence on dispositional vs. situational attributions.
#15
Which theory suggests that people are motivated to maintain consistency between their beliefs and their actions?
Cognitive dissonance theory
ExplanationMaintaining consistency between beliefs and actions.
#16
How does the availability heuristic influence social perception?
It causes people to rely on easily accessible information when making judgments about others.
ExplanationRelying on easily accessible information for judgments.