Introduction to Psychology MCQs

When we think about culture in our lives and in research we often highlight the:

A. similarities
B. differences
C. parallels
D. hierarchies

The sociological perspective always focuses on:

A. individuals
B. Groups
C. governments
D. criminals

When we think about culture in our lives and in research we often highlight the:

A. similarities
B. differences
C. parallels
D. hierarchies

Life-threatening weight loss due to self-inflicted starvation is called:

A. fasting
B. malnutrition
C. anorexia nervosa
D. hypoglycaemia

People are likely to discount information that is inconsistent with their stereotyped beliefs. This can cause a:

A. Fundamental attribution error
B. Perpetuating stereotype
C. Behavioural confirmation
D. Self-serving bias

One way to reverse prejudice as shown in the Robber’s Cave experiment is to:

A. Foster shared goals
B. Educate the groups
C. Encourage competition
D. Maintain inter-group contact

Parents in Westernized cultures are more likely than parents in Asian cultures to encourage children to value:

A. ending friendships
B. nonconformity
C. cultural traditions
D. norms

The movement of a person from one social position to another of a different rank is called:

A. Social change
B. Vertical mobility
C. Status group
D. None of these

Which area in psychology would be most likely to study the phenomenon of “peer influence”?

A. social
B. comparative
C. psychological
D. school

When someone does something for you, you should do something for that person, This is known as the:

A. Reciprocity norm
B. Foot-in-the-door technique
C. Compliance motive
D. Door-in-the-face technique

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