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Which of the following is the best demonstration of the fundamental attribution error?

A
“Chris earned a good grade on the test because he studied hard for this exam.”
B
“Chris earned a good grade on the test because he asked the teacher for help.”
C
“Chris earned a good grade on the test because he is really smart.”
D
“Chris earned a good grade on the test because he ate a good breakfast on test day.”
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What effect does an increase in group size have on diffusion of responsibility?

A
Increased group size reduces perceived individual responsibility.
B
Increased group size increases perceived individual responsibility.
C
Increased group size does not affect perceived individual responsibility.
D
Increased group size forces one to take individual responsibility.
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Which of the following increases the tendency for groupthink?

A
group is socially engaging with nonmembers often
B
group has not chosen a respected leader
C
group is under pressure to make a decision
D
group lacks cohesiveness
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Based on research conducted on obedience, all of the following would most likely increase the tendency for individuals to obey except __________.

A
other participants are defying commands of authority
B
victims are depersonalized
C
authority figure is seen as legitimate
D
authority figure is respected
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The dissonance theory states that attitude change may be caused by tension between __________.

A
two attitudes that are inconsistent
B
a changed attitude and the previous attitude
C
the opposing attitudes of two people
D
attitudes and behaviors toward one object
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Popular culture is practiced by a diverse and __________ group of people.

A
dysfunctional
B
well-educated
C
homogeneous
D
heterogeneous
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Which of the following statements most accurately describes the purpose of making attributions?

A
People make attributions in order to judge others.
B
People make attributions in order to explain behavior.
C
People make attributions in order to self improve.
D
People make attributions in order to make friends.
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Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between culture and the environment?

A
Culture and the environment are unrelated.
B
Cultures and environments influence one another.
C
Cultures do not change environments.
D
Environments cannot influence culture.
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Which of the following is the best demonstration of the fundamental attribution error?

A
Polly believes that her father is smart because he explained the math problem.
B
Jonathan believes that he is lucky because he aced the math test.
C
Frank believes that Greg’s score suffered because he didn’t sleep well.
D
Lucille believes that she is intelligent because her vocabulary is excellent.

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