Which of the following best describes the role of circumstances in assessing individual differences quizlet?

  • When soldiers in the military comply with the commands of their superiors they are displaying?
  • A. conformity

    B. obedience

    C. aggression

    D. groupthink

  • Which individual investigated under what conditions individuals would obey an authority figure?
  • A. Milgram

    B. Skinner

    C. Asch

    D. Bandura

  • In his study, Milgram wanted to explore how situational factors shape an individual’s willingness to obeying of authority figure. What did he believe was necessary to accomplish this research?
  • A. conformity

    B. deception

    C. groupthink

    D. individuals who could handle anxiety producing situations

  • What was one criticism of Milgram’s original study that contemporary psychology is currently addressing?
  • A. the use of deception and research

    B. conducting research in laboratory settings

    C. the use of numerous conditions

    D. the use of a WEIRD sample

  • Which of the following WAS NOT a situational factor that Milgram persuaded everyday citizens to respond in ways that violated their own moral compass?
  • A. the presence of an authority figure

    B. it was easier to shock someone you could not see

    C. participants wanted to do a good job for the experimenter

    D. participants accepted responsibility for their own actions

  • In later studies, Milgram included women as participants. Generally the findings from his obedience studies with women participants suggested:
  • A. women inflicted less harm then men did

    B. there where extreme sex differences between men and women participants

    C. women inflicted harm in similar percentages to men participants

    D. women inflicted less harm than men and later studies

  • Milgram did not anticipate how measuring responsibility after the actual experiment would affect his outcomes. Unanticipated factors that might influence a study’s findings are:
  • A. confounding factors

    B. conformity factors

    C. independence factors

    D. dependent factors

  • Burger re-created Milgram’s original experiment using only minor modifications. Which of the following IS TRUE about Burger’s outcomes?
  • A. there were significant gender differences between men and women

    B. social and historical changes altered the situational factors that created obedience to authority for Milgram

    C. Burger’s sample behaved similarly to Milgram’s sample

    D. almost 90% of all participants were willing to continue in Burger sample

  • Twenge argued that one of the difficulties with Burger’s findings was that:
  • A. Burger and Milgram used similar end points for maximum shock levels

    B. Burger and Milgram used participants from similar generations

    C. Burger used only Asian participants from California

    D. Burger’s participants were less accepting of violence then Milgram’s were

  • Meeus and Raaijmakers designed a clever way to study obedience in the Netherlands. They created a scenario that involved;
  • A. delivering shocks to the participant

    B. interrupting a job applicant who needed to take a test for the posted position

    C. asking individuals to problem solve collaboratively

    D. a panel discussing an applicant’s qualifications

  • Which of the following IS TRUE regarding Meeus and Raaijmaker’s study on obedience?
  • A. they use similar situational factors as Milgram

    B. they found no gender differences

    C. their participants were very comfortable with the task

    D. their participants transferred responsibility to the experimenter similar to Milgram’s participants

  • Blass performed a meta-analysis on Milgram’s findings and those that created Milgram’s experiment. Which of the following IS TRUE?
  • A. Blass found extreme differences in participant obedience levels

    B. Blass found no cultural differences in obedience levels

    C. Blass found sex differences to be significant

    D. Blass found that participant obedience levels were similar across different countries

  • To investigate the interconnectedness of social structure, social stratification, and childhood socialization Xiao chose to compare the United States and China. She focused on which of the two following core values:
  • A. interdependence and group cohesion

    B. independence and obedience

    C. independence and humility

    D. interdependence and self-restraint

  • In her investigation of the interconnectedness of social structure, social stratification, and childhood socialization, Xiao noted that in the United States many middle-income, American parents socialize their children to acquire independence whereas many low-income American parents socialize their children to acquire:
  • A. sensitivity to others

    B. interdependence

    C. self-restraint

    D. obedience

  • In her investigation of the interconnectedness of social structure, social stratification, and childhood socialization, Xiao noted:
  • A. middle income, American parents and Chinese parents both have a desire to instill independence in their children

    B. the Chinese parents and her sample valued obedience more than the American parents did

    C. only Chinese parents valued independence in their children

    D. only American parents valued independence in their children

  • Which of the following is a cross-national database that contained information on how values shape social and political outcomes?
  • A. World Values Survey (WVS)

    B. Cultural Values Survey

    C. Cultural Values Assessment

    D. American Values Survey

  • In her investigation of the interconnectedness of social structure, social stratification, and childhood socialization, Xiao found:
  • A. parents worldwide share similar values for their children

    B. no cultural differences between regions

    C. American parents valued obedience less than the Chinese parents did

    D. Chinese parents valued independence less than American parents did

  • Based upon her investigation of the interconnectedness of social structure, social stratification, and childhood socialization using the core values of independence and obedience, Xiao suggested that:
  • A. independence and obedience may have different meanings in different cultural contexts

    B. both groups of parents interpreted independence as connecting to self-expression

    C. both groups of parents interpreted independence as connecting to self sufficiency

    D. Chinese parents emphasized independence as it connects to personal freedom

  • When a group exerts pressure on its members, members change their perceptions, emotions, opinions, and actions. This is an example of:
  • A. obedience

    B. conformity

    C. aggression

    D. peer pressure

  • Aldo works in an office where his fellow office workers pressure him not to work late and to speak negatively about his supervisor. Aldo is experiencing some conflict over this because he has positive interactions with his supervisor and will work late when asked. This is an example of:
  • A. obedience

    B. peer pressure

    C. aggression

    D. conformity

  • Conformity is a type of:
  • A. social influence

    B. obedience

    C. aggression

    D. social loafing

  • Gangs, clubs, peer groups, and sports teams are groups that can influence our actions and attitudes. The process by which other people affect our feelings, attitudes, emotions, and perceptions is:
  • A. social loafing

    B. social influence

    D. aggression

  • Which individual conducted a study that explored how groups influence our behavior?
  • A. Milgram

    B. Skinner

    C. Asch

    D. Bandura

  • Findings from Asch’s study on conformity led him to believe that our motivation to conform arises because:
  • A. people seek other people’s approval

    B. people seek to please the experimenter

    C. people want others to accept them

    D. people desire to control others

  • The belief that other group members must be right about a particular topic or subject is:
  • A. social influence

    B. informational influence

    C. conformity

    D. obedience to authority

  • Mika learned in one class about the origins of the universe. He shared this information with his friends who told him told him that he was wrong. His friends communicated their opinions which Mika thought must be right. This is an example of:
  • A. social influence

    B. obedience to authority

    C. conformity

    D. informational influence

  • In their meta-analyses of conformity studies similar to ashes classic study, Bond and Smith found:
  • A. conformity and the United States has increased since the mid-20th century

    B. collectivist countries in general produced lower levels of conformity then individualistic countries did

    C. no cultural differences

    D. individualistic countries produced lower levels of conformity than collectivist countries did

  • Murray, Trudeau, and Schaller explored the connection between conformity and infectious diseases and illnesses. Their meta-analysis on existing surveys that measured disease statistics and types of conformity found:
  • A. no connection between conformity and illness

    B. a positive connection between infectious agents and conformity

    C. regions with a high risk of disease and infection would have lower rates of conformity

    D. regions with a low risk of disease and infection would have higher rates of conformity

  • Charlotte’s friends in class are all her same age. They encourage her to dress the same way and participate in the same activities that they do. This is an example of:
  • A. conformity

    B. obedience

    C. peer pressure

    D. informational influence

  • The direct or indirect encouragement from one’s own age group to participate in activities or behave in expected ways is:
  • A. peer pressure

    B. obedience

    C. conformity

    D. informational influence

  • Like conformity, peer pressure is a form of;
  • A. obedience

    B. informational influence

    C. aggression

    D. social influence

  • Which of the following IS TRUE about peer pressure?
  • A. it has only positive outcomes

    B. it has only negative outcomes

    C. it helps us develop our identity and sense of self

    D. peer pressure is only effective on young children

  • Studer and colleagues explored the connection between your pressure and alcohol use among Swiss young men. They found:
  • A. peer pressure only negatively connected to young men’s drinking habits

    B. peer pressure only positively connected young men’s drinking habits

    C. peer pressure to engage in unsafe behavior positively connected with alcohol use

    D. peer pressure had no positive outcomes on young men’s drinking behavior

  • In their cross-cultural study on Swedish and American college students drinking habits, Ståhlbrandt and colleagues found:
  • A. Swedish freshmen reported less harmful drinking behaviors then American students did

    B. American students living on campus had higher drinking rates than Swedish students living on campus

    C. Swedish women reported less harmful drinking than American students did

    D. Swedish men reported less harmful drinking than American students did

  • Any behavior intended to cause harm to another with the understanding that the victim will experience pain or suffer connects to:
  • A. social influence

    B. informational influence

    C. conformity

    D. aggression

  • Two individuals are involved in a face-to-face combat in which the intent is to blatantly physically harm the other individual. This is an example of:
  • A. direct aggression

    B. relational aggression

    C. emotional aggression

    D. instrumental aggression

  • Melanie posts a harmful picture on Facebook because she is angry at her best friend. The posting is meant to attack her best friend reputation and social status. This is an example of:
  • A. direct aggression

    B. relational aggression

    C. emotional aggression

    D. instrumental aggression

  • The violence committed against an unfaithful partner is an example of:
  • A. direct aggression

    B. relational aggression

    C. emotional aggression

    D. instrumental aggression

  • Natalia has negative and antagonistic attitudes against her rival school. This is an example of:
  • A. direct aggression

    B. hostility

    C. emotional aggression

    D. violence

  • Which is the best term to describe war, ethnic genocide, and murder?
  • A. hostility

    B. instrumental aggression

    C. direct aggression

    D. violence

  • From an evolutionary perspective, for men aggression is important because:
  • A. it can be an advantage when they compete against others for mates

    B. it can help explain the biological causes for aggression

    C. it can help explain the connection between testosterone and aggression

    D. it can help explain how we learn aggression by observing a role model

  • Child rearing practices shape personality development and developmental outcomes. According to Robert LeVine, cultures that socialize members to mistrust may actually cultivate which of the following?
  • A. warriors

    B. aggression

    C. cooperation

    D. direct aggression

  • In their cross-cultural study on violence and aggression in Jamaica, Japan, and Latinos in the United States, Guerra, Hammons, and Clutter found:
  • A. Japan had high rates of violent acts compared to other world regions

    B. Jamaica had extremely high rates of violent acts compared to other world regions

    C. the US had higher rates of violent acts compared to Jamaica and Japan

    D. there was no difference between the regions with respect to violent acts

  • In their cross-cultural study on violence and aggression in Jamaica, Japan, and Latinos in the United States, Guerra, Hammons, and Clutter primarily connected homicide rates to:
  • A. climate

    B. environmental pressures

    C. parenting practices

    D. economic factors

  • Which of the following is true about the connection between aggression and temperature and population density?
  • A. aggressive and violent acts decrease during the summer

    B. aggressive and violent acts are more likely to occur in colder months and lower temperatures

    C. aggressive and violent acts are more likely to occur in sparsely populated rural areas

    D. aggressive and violent acts are more likely to occur in warmer months and higher temperatures

  • In Western thinking, the neglect and abuse of children falls under the term:
  • A. child abuse

    B. child inaction

    C. child maltreatment

    D. physical abuse

  • When a caregiver fails to take care of a child’s basic needs such as food, clothing and overall care, the term in Western thinking that best describes this behavior is:
  • A. child abuse

    B. child neglect

    C. physical abuse

    D. physical neglect

  • When an older person commits intentional acts that harm or injure a child the term in Western thinking that best describes this behavior is:
  • A. child abuse

    B. child neglect

    C. physical abuse

    D. physical neglect

  • In her work on child abuse, Fontes:
  • A. highlights the importance of obtaining cultural knowledge before pursuing accusations of child abuse

    B. defines the different types of child abuse

    C. explains how to prosecute child abusers

    D. advocates for more severe penalties for child abuse

  • In his study on child abuse, Akmatov:
  • A. used interviews as his primary method

    B. used a culture specific approach

    C. connected parental attitudes towards physical punishment and the type of child abuse that appeared in a given region

    D. relied on communities from only one continent

  • In his study on child abuse, Akmatov concluded:
  • A. child abuse produced no negative outcomes for children from any region

    B. he found low percentages of psychological abuse in Yemen and Vietnam

    C. African countries had the highest percentage of types of child abuse

    D. high instances of abuse in Albania and Bosnia

  • In his study on child abuse, Akmatov explanations for the prevalence of child abuse included all of the following EXCEPT:
  • A. there was a connection between parental practices and physical punishment and child abuse

    B. parental practices connected to the child’s age

    C. parental practices connected to poverty in that region

    D. parental practices connected to a countries political organization

  • Parent training programs and other solutions to help reduce child maltreatment are culturally situated. Countries such as Finland, the Republic of Korea, and the US focus upon:
  • A. social solutions

    B. economic solutions

    C. parenting skills solutions

    D. legal solutions

  • Parent training programs and other solutions to help reduce child maltreatment are culturally situated. Countries such as Singapore focus upon:
  • A. social solutions

    B. economic solutions

    C. parenting skills solutions

    D. legal solutions

  • Parent training programs and other solutions to help reduce child maltreatment are culturally situated. Countries such as Argentina and China focus upon:
  • A. therapy-based solutions

    B. economic solutions

    C. parenting skills solutions

    D. legal solutions

  • In the neighborhood, another child consistently insults, hits, threats, and socially excluded your child from play. Behaviors that include an organized abuse of a power used to intimidate another person is a form of:
  • A. child maltreatment

    B. child abuse

    C. bullying

    D. instrumental aggression

  • Research studies on bullying from China suggest which of the following trends:
  • A. physical bullying typically involves younger boys

    B. physical bullying typically involves older girls

    C. girls are more likely to engage in gossip and social exclusion

    D. boys are more likely to engage in gossip and social exclusion

  • Based upon bullying research from China which of the following children is most likely to be a victim of bullying?
  • A. a child with high-self efficacy

    B. a child with an interdependent sense of self

    C. a child who lives in a community that does not reinforce violence and aggression

    D. a child with an independent sense of self

  • Sven is an 11-year-old boy who repeatedly receives organized and cruel texts and posts on social media. Sven is most likely a victim of:
  • A. cyberbullying

    B. child maltreatment

    C. aggression

    D. instrumental aggression

  • Cyber bullying is a form of:
  • A. child abuse

    B. relational aggression

    C. instrumental aggression

    D. direct aggression

  • In their cross-cultural study on cyber aggression, Wright and colleagues compared the prevalence of cyber aggression in what region:
  • A. the United States

    B. Western Europe

    C. the Middle East

    D. Asia

  • In their cross-cultural study on cyber aggression, Wright and colleagues connected cultural worldviews to the prevalence of cyber aggression. They found:
  • A. Chinese teens reported more instances of cyber aggression than Japanese and Indian teens did

    B. Indian teens reported more instances of cyber aggression then Chinese and Japanese teens did

    C. Japanese teens reported more instances of cyber aggression then Chinese and Indian teens did

    D. Chinese, Japanese, and Indian teens reported similar instances of cyber aggression

  • The program “Fear Not” which originated in Europe is useful in confronting issues of:
  • A. bullying

    B. child abuse

    C. child maltreatment

    D. instrumental aggression

  • Which of the following IS NOT a possible explanation for why women are victims of violent crimes such as rape?
  • A. increased rural-urban contact

    B. these acts symbolically shame an entire community

    C. violence against women serves a purpose in ethnic conflicts

    D. there are strict penalties for such acts

  • What is one plausible explanation for why shame so heavily connects to violence against women?
  • A. women hold power in their community

    B. the cultural importance placed upon chastity in a society and the outcome when one violates this norm

    C. tension between minority and majority groups

    D. shame is a more powerful factor in communities that have an independent sense of self

  • Which of the following IS NOT a motivating factor for why humans go to war?
  • A. lack of resources

    B. environmental pressures

    C. oppression

    D. aggressive impulses

  • Which of the following is a social or cultural force that shapes our intentions for war?
  • A. fear of the other

    B. environmental pressures

    C. economic pressures

    D. lack of resources

  • Potts and Hayden suggest a connection between our tendency to commit violent acts and societal attitudes. They suggest that violence appears more in regions where:
  • A. there is social equality

    B. there is gender equality

    C. there is not a strong sexual division of labor

    D. women have low social status and experience oppression

  • The deliberate destruction of a people such as those that occurred in Nazi Germany, during the Guatemalan Civil War, and during the Rwandan Civil War are examples of:
  • A. war

    B. genocide

    C. direct aggression

    D. hostile aggression

  • Which of the following DOES NOT connect to why children become soldiers?
  • A. children believe army life will be better than their lived reality

    B. political oppression

    C. forced displacement

    D. children make good soldiers