Perceptions in Social Situations

Question 1

Which of the following is not a way that social perception affects people?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It helps them understand their own personalities.

Question 2

A schema is a cluster of beliefs that allow one to process information about people, emotions, and events.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 3

A society in which government workers hold an honored social position is likely to be collectivist.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 4

There is much evidence to suggest that attractive people are more likely to be friendly than less attractive people.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 5

What is the purpose of an event schema?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

An event schema helps determine the proper course of action during social situations.

Question 6

In which of the following ways are social schemas learned?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

through interaction and observation

Question 7

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Randall is hiring cooks for his restaurant. The first applicant is a handsome man with an average resumé and average job experience. The second applicant is a far less attractive man with a slightly above average resumé and above average job experience. Randall decides to hire the first applicant. Based on this information and on Randall’s decision, what might a psychologist conclude about Randall’s social perception?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Randall has an unconscious assumption that attractive people are more competent.

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