This is a mock exam created based on the notes from 1.1C Social Psychology Notes from 2023/2024. There's 60 multiple choice questions with an answer key at the end to check your answers.
1. What is the primary conclusion of Norman Triplett's 1898 experiment regarding people cycling in groups?
A) People in groups cycle slower than when alone.
B) People in groups experience more fatigue.
C) People in groups move faster than when cycling alone.
D) People in groups are less competitive.
2. According to the Ringelmann Effect, what is a key reason why individuals may exert less effort when
performing in groups?
A) Increased competition among group members.
B) Coordination loss and loss of motivation.
C) Enhanced social support from peers.
D) Greater individual accountability.
3. How do emotions differ from moods, based on the content provided?
A) Emotions last longer than moods.
B) Emotions are more subtle and less noticeable than moods.
C) Emotions have a clear target or object, while moods do not.
D) Emotions are less influenced by physiological states than moods.
4. What was the primary conclusion drawn from the experiment involving male freshmen and the anticipation
of electric shocks?
A) Anticipation of a strong shock decreased attraction to the female confederate.
B) Strong emotion increases the attraction of the participant to the female confederate.
C) Participants preferred to be in the presence of male confederates when anticipating strong shocks.
D) There was no significant difference in attraction based on the type of shock anticipated.
5. According to the text, what are the two types of Facebook usage identified?
A) Active usage and passive usage.
B) Social usage and solitary usage.
C) Engaged usage and detached usage.
D) Interactive usage and observational usage.
6. In the context of the Two-Factor Theory of Emotion, what are the two necessary components for feeling a
specific emotion?
A) Physiological arousal and social comparison.
B) Cognitive interpretation and emotional expression.
C) Symptoms of physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation of the arousal's source.
D) Emotional experience and external validation.
7. What does the James-Lange Theory propose about the relationship between physical changes and emotions?
A) Emotions occur simultaneously with physical changes.
B) Physical changes are a result of cognitive evaluation.
C) Physical changes occur first, leading to the experience of emotion.
D) Emotions are independent of physical changes.
8. In the Capilano Bridge Experiment, what was the primary hypothesis being tested?
A) Individuals on a stable bridge would feel more attraction to an interviewer.
, B) Fearful individuals would misattribute their arousal to attraction.
C) The location of the bridge would not affect emotional responses.
D) Men would show less attraction to women than women would to men.
9. Which of the following is a criticism of the Cannon-Bard Theory?
A) It does not account for the role of cognitive appraisal in emotional experiences.
B) It suggests that emotions are entirely dependent on physical arousal.
C) It fails to explain how different emotions can arise from similar physical reactions.
D) It implies that emotions and physical changes occur in a sequential manner.
10. What is the primary focus of the Schachter and Singer experiment conducted in 1962?
A) To demonstrate the reliability of emotional responses in real-life situations
B) To illustrate the misattribution of arousal to emotions
C) To prove that emotions are solely innate and not influenced by context
D) To show that facial expressions are universally understood
11. According to the text, what is the Bystander Effect?
A) The phenomenon where individuals are more likely to help when in a large group
B) The tendency for people to feel less responsible for helping when others are present
C) The increased likelihood of prosocial behavior in small groups
D) The effect of social learning on individual behavior in emergencies
12. Which theory suggests that human social behavior is learned through observing others?
A) Evolutionary Psychology
B) Social Learning Theory
C) Social Impact Theory
D) Sociocultural Theory
13. What is the "anger superiority effect" as described in the context of emotion detection?
A) The tendency to overlook angry faces in a crowd.
B) The ability to quickly identify and focus on angry faces in a crowd.
C) The phenomenon where people feel more anger when they see happy faces.
D) The increased likelihood of misinterpreting anger as happiness.
14. According to Schachter's 2-Factor Theory, what are the two key ingredients that fuel passionate love?
A) Emotional stability and mutual respect.
B) Heightened physiological arousal and the belief that this arousal is caused by the beloved person.
C) Long-term commitment and shared interests.
D) Physical attraction and social compatibility.
15. In the context of recognizing emotions, why is the ability to detect disgust particularly important?
A) It helps in forming social bonds with others.
B) It is crucial for avoiding potentially harmful substances, such as spoiled food.
C) It enhances the ability to communicate effectively in written forms.
D) It allows individuals to express their own emotions more clearly.
16. What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where individuals do not intervene in an emergency
situation because they believe others perceive the situation similarly and will take action?
A) Diffusion of responsibility
B) Pluralistic ignorance
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