1.Which of the following is NOT a component of Freud’s model of personality?
2.Which mythical Greek character inspired Freud to name the complex involving a son's unconscious desires toward his mother and rivalry with his father?
3.Which two prejudice reduction methods involve seeing individuals from various groups as unique persons and perceiving members of different subgroups (like Scots and English) as part of one overarching group?
4.Based on social identity theory, what is a major source of our self-concept and personal identity?
5.According to research, why do people tend to seek the presence of others?
6.In Tuckman’s five-stage model of group development, which phase is characterized by conflicts among members regarding leadership roles and group structure?
7.Which of the following traits are NOT typically associated with an authoritarian personality? Individuals with authoritarian traits generally tend to:
8.The 1986 decision by NASA to proceed with the Challenger shuttle launch despite engineers' concerns illustrates the harmful effects of which social psychological phenomenon?
9.Stroebe and Diehl (1994) explored why brainstorming sessions often fail to boost individual creativity. They proposed that during brainstorming, only one person can speak at a time, forcing others to remain silent and possibly become distracted or forget their own ideas. This phenomenon, called 'production blocking,' refers to the delay and distraction caused by waiting to speak, which may hinder idea generation. Their study found that participants produced about twice as many ideas when allowed to share thoughts immediately rather than waiting for their turn. Based on these findings, which two conclusions can be drawn?
10.In the 1957 film Twelve Angry Men directed by Sidney Lumet, twelve jurors must determine the guilt or innocence of a young man accused of murdering his father. Initially, all jurors except one believe the defendant is guilty. The single juror (portrayed by Henry Fonda) confidently and persistently challenges the others' views. Gradually, the other jurors change their opinions until they unanimously decide the defendant is not guilty. What type of social influence does this scenario best illustrate?
11.What was the main reason Zimbardo and his team ended the Stanford Prison Experiment early?
12.Which issue is commonly observed in centralized networks when handling complex activities?
13.Sherif's autokinetic effect experiments and Asch's line judgment studies both highlighted the influence of which social psychological element on people's tendency to conform?
14.Which pair of traits is commonly found in an unhappy couple?
15.What did Milgram's renowned obedience experiment reveal about the behavior of average individuals?
16.Which of the following statements about social support is accurate?
17.Based on Rusbult's investment model, which element plays the greatest role in sustaining a healthy intimate relationship?
18.What was a key finding from Milgram’s (1963) obedience experiment?
19.In Zajonc’s theory of social facilitation, which element influences whether dominant behaviors are enhanced or suppressed?
20.The notorious 1964 murder of Kitty Genovese in New York, where 38 witnesses reportedly saw the attack but none offered help, illustrates which social-psychological effect?