AnswersSHS Alt Psychology S2 - 2021Forming and Changing Attitudes

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It is possible for more than one counterculture group to exist inside of a subculture.

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In a collectivist society, which of the following would tend to be the most socially prestigious trait?

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humility
B
arrogance
C
power
D
leadership
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Social perception affects all of the following except __________.

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the way people think of others
B
the way people think of themselves
C
the way people behave toward others
D
the way people judge cognitive processes
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Which of the following is the best demonstration of the fundamental attribution error?

A
“Martin pushed me because he’s a big bully.”
B
“Martin pushed me because he was beat up today.”
C
“Martin pushed me because I’m usually mean to him.”
D
“Martin pushed me because his friends dared him to.”
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When witnessing the actions of a person who is forced into performing a behavior, we are likely to assign an external attribution.

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T
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In general, popular culture does not change easily.

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T
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F
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The accessibility of an attitude refers to how easily an attitude comes to mind.

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T
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The elaboration likelihood theory states that arguments appealing to logic create __________ attitudes.

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stronger
B
weaker
C
peripheral
D
direct
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Discuss the differences between an individualistic society and a collectivist society.

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When diffusion of cultural elements occurs, the result is that __________.

A
the dominant culture resists the pressures of change
B
cultural practices are adopted in new places and contexts
C
the customs of a dominant culture are forced on others
D
cultural universals are undermined in many societies
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There is much evidence to suggest that attractive people are more likely to be friendly than less attractive people.

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T
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How does attractiveness influence social perception?

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Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Judy is running late for class. Her alarm clock didn’t ring, so she woke up late. Her car wouldn’t start, so she had to take the bus. When she arrives at school, the professor scolds her for “planning poorly.” Which of the following statements about the professor is most likely to be true?

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The professor has made an external attribution.
B
The professor is unable to make an attribution.
C
The professor has withheld making an attribution.
D
The professor has made an internal attribution.
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The cognitive component of an attitude usually describes the subject’s __________ the attitudinal object.

A
knowledge or beliefs about
B
emotions toward
C
actual behaviors toward
D
intentions for
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Compare and contrast cultural diffusion and cultural appropriation. How are these two processes part of the same system?

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Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. George sees Jamie walking with her friends. George notes that Jamie is clearly nervous and uncomfortable around her friends. He observes this as her friends urge her into throwing a rock at a car. Based on the information above, which of the following explanations best describes George externally assigning attribution to Jamie’s behavior?

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He thinks Jamie’s behavior was the result of her weak will.
B
He thinks Jamie’s behavior was the result of her friends’ urging.
C
He thinks Jamie’s behavior was the result of her bad intentions.
D
He thinks Jamie’s behavior was the result of her personality.
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Which of the following would not be an example of a counterculture group?

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a group of students who reject traditional school practices
B
a group of political activists who want radical reform
C
a group of soccer fans who want to see good matches
D
a group of ruffians who oppose drug and alcohol use
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People are more likely to treat someone kindly if they view that person’s bad behavior as the result of an external attribution.

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T
B
F
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When individuals go through the process of _________, they are likely to shed all the customs of their past culture.

A
acculturation
B
assimilation
C
diffusion
D
appropriation
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Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. It is a very hot day. Because of the uncomfortable heat, Grayson is acting very irritable and short tempered. He doesn't believe that he is normally a rude person but rather thinks that the weather is making him act rudely. Amelia sees Grayson act in a rude way and assumes that he is just a rude person. Why are there different attributions to Grayson's behavior?

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