Social Psychology, Canadian Edition, 8th edition
Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson et al
TEST BANK
Includes All Chapters (1 to 12 + SPA 1,2,3)
What’s Included?
• Complete Chapter-by-Chapter Test Bank with answers
• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Multiple Style of MCQs questions
• Essay Questions / Answers
, Chapter 1 Test Item File for Social Psychology, Eighth Canadian Edition
1) The task of the psychologist is to
A) explore the unconscious.
B) understand and predict behaviour.
C) explain physiological functioning.
D) understand the impact of economic factors.
E) predict future events.
Answer: B
Type: MC LO: 1.1 Skill: Recall Difficulty: Easy
2) In the introduction to Chapter 1, you read about a number of social phenomena. For
example, a university athlete was happy about the barbaric hazing he experienced and
74 people died as a result of their membership in a dangerous cult in a murder-suicide
in Quebec. What do these examples have in common?
A) They defy explanation.
B) They describe socially deviant behavior.
C) They reveal the power of social influence.
D) They reflect the operation of deliberate persuasion attempts.
Answer: C
Type: MC LO: 1.1 Skill: Understand Difficulty: Moderate
3) Social psychology is defined as the scientific study of the way people's ________ are
influenced by the ________ presence of other people.
A) thoughts and feelings; real or imagined
B) thoughts, feelings, and behaviours; real or imagined
C) behaviours; real
D) behaviours; imagined
E) thoughts and behaviours; imagined
Answer: B
Type: MC LO: 1.1 Skill: Recall Difficulty: Easy
4) An online advertisement pops up and blocks the whole screen with the words “BIG
SALE. BUY NOW.” This is an example of what type of persuasion attempt?
A) Direct.
B) Passive.
C) Aggressive.
D) Soft.
E) Indirect.
Answer: A
Type: MC LO: 1.1 Skill: Applied Difficulty: Moderate
5) You go to the car dealership to buy a car. A salesperson welcomes you with some coffee
and a comfy place to sit while you discuss which car you want. They ask how your
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day is going and then tell a joke before talking about prices. What type of persuasion
is the salesperson engaging in?
A) Direct.
B) Negative.
C) Positive.
D) Indirect.
E) Aggressive.
Answer: C
Type: MC LO: 1.1 Skill: Applied Difficulty: Moderate
6) From across the room, J.T. sees his mother sigh and he approaches to give her a hug in
the hopes of cheering her up. In this case, J.T.'s behaviour is an example of ________
social influence attempt.
A) an unintended
B) a direct
C) an ineffective
D) a covert
E) an indirect
Answer: B
Type: MC LO: 1.1 Skill: Applied Difficulty: Easy
7) What is the general topic of most interest to social psychologists?
A) interpersonal relationships
B) social influence
C) anti-social behaviours
D) personality
E) attitudes and beliefs
Answer: B
Type: MC LO: 1.1 Skill: Recall Difficulty: Easy
8) Which of the following is an example of social interpretation OR construal?
A) You didn't do well on the test because you stayed up all night cramming.
B) You feel guilty because you persuaded your professor to raise your grade on an
exam.
C) You almost fell asleep at the wheel, so you pull off the road to take a short nap.
D) You decide to postpone work because you like to sleep in.
E) When you are hungry, you have trouble concentrating.
Answer: B
Type: MC LO: 1.1 Skill: Applied Difficulty: Moderate
9) The term used by social psychologists to describe a social interpretation is
A) construal.
B) connection.
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C) negotiation.
D) social psychology.
E) sociology.
Answer: A
Type: MC LO: 1.1 Skill: Recall Difficulty: Easy
10) The word “construal” refers to
A) the way in which people perceive, comprehend, and interpret the social world.
B) information provided by other people.
C) imagined events.
D) social norms.
E) objective reality.
Answer: A
Type: MC LO: 1.1 Skill: Recall Difficulty: Easy
11) Juan is in love with Carolina and views her temper as an endearing example of her
“feistiness.” Her coworkers, however, interpret Carolina’s temper as rude and
insensitive. This example illustrates the power of love to influence our
A) construals.
B) behaviours.
C) relationships.
D) personality.
E) influence attempts.
Answer: A
Type: MC LO: 1.1 Skill: Applied Difficulty: Easy
12) Which of the following is the best example of a construal?
A) whether or not a woman decides to marry
B) results of a political poll
C) the average age of people who vote for liberal candidates.
D) the number of people in the audience of The Jerry Springer Show
E) the perceived aggressiveness of girls versus boys
Answer: E
Type: MC LO: 1.1 Skill: Applied Difficulty: Moderate
13) Which of the following is true about construals?
A) Information can be presented and construed in multiple ways.
B) Construals only develop after years of hard work.
C) Only happy people make construals.
D) Contrual is another word for social connection.
E) Construals are of no interest to social psychologists.
Answer: A
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Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson et al
TEST BANK
Includes All Chapters (1 to 12 + SPA 1,2,3)
What’s Included?
• Complete Chapter-by-Chapter Test Bank with answers
• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Multiple Style of MCQs questions
• Essay Questions / Answers
, Chapter 1 Test Item File for Social Psychology, Eighth Canadian Edition
1) The task of the psychologist is to
A) explore the unconscious.
B) understand and predict behaviour.
C) explain physiological functioning.
D) understand the impact of economic factors.
E) predict future events.
Answer: B
Type: MC LO: 1.1 Skill: Recall Difficulty: Easy
2) In the introduction to Chapter 1, you read about a number of social phenomena. For
example, a university athlete was happy about the barbaric hazing he experienced and
74 people died as a result of their membership in a dangerous cult in a murder-suicide
in Quebec. What do these examples have in common?
A) They defy explanation.
B) They describe socially deviant behavior.
C) They reveal the power of social influence.
D) They reflect the operation of deliberate persuasion attempts.
Answer: C
Type: MC LO: 1.1 Skill: Understand Difficulty: Moderate
3) Social psychology is defined as the scientific study of the way people's ________ are
influenced by the ________ presence of other people.
A) thoughts and feelings; real or imagined
B) thoughts, feelings, and behaviours; real or imagined
C) behaviours; real
D) behaviours; imagined
E) thoughts and behaviours; imagined
Answer: B
Type: MC LO: 1.1 Skill: Recall Difficulty: Easy
4) An online advertisement pops up and blocks the whole screen with the words “BIG
SALE. BUY NOW.” This is an example of what type of persuasion attempt?
A) Direct.
B) Passive.
C) Aggressive.
D) Soft.
E) Indirect.
Answer: A
Type: MC LO: 1.1 Skill: Applied Difficulty: Moderate
5) You go to the car dealership to buy a car. A salesperson welcomes you with some coffee
and a comfy place to sit while you discuss which car you want. They ask how your
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day is going and then tell a joke before talking about prices. What type of persuasion
is the salesperson engaging in?
A) Direct.
B) Negative.
C) Positive.
D) Indirect.
E) Aggressive.
Answer: C
Type: MC LO: 1.1 Skill: Applied Difficulty: Moderate
6) From across the room, J.T. sees his mother sigh and he approaches to give her a hug in
the hopes of cheering her up. In this case, J.T.'s behaviour is an example of ________
social influence attempt.
A) an unintended
B) a direct
C) an ineffective
D) a covert
E) an indirect
Answer: B
Type: MC LO: 1.1 Skill: Applied Difficulty: Easy
7) What is the general topic of most interest to social psychologists?
A) interpersonal relationships
B) social influence
C) anti-social behaviours
D) personality
E) attitudes and beliefs
Answer: B
Type: MC LO: 1.1 Skill: Recall Difficulty: Easy
8) Which of the following is an example of social interpretation OR construal?
A) You didn't do well on the test because you stayed up all night cramming.
B) You feel guilty because you persuaded your professor to raise your grade on an
exam.
C) You almost fell asleep at the wheel, so you pull off the road to take a short nap.
D) You decide to postpone work because you like to sleep in.
E) When you are hungry, you have trouble concentrating.
Answer: B
Type: MC LO: 1.1 Skill: Applied Difficulty: Moderate
9) The term used by social psychologists to describe a social interpretation is
A) construal.
B) connection.
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C) negotiation.
D) social psychology.
E) sociology.
Answer: A
Type: MC LO: 1.1 Skill: Recall Difficulty: Easy
10) The word “construal” refers to
A) the way in which people perceive, comprehend, and interpret the social world.
B) information provided by other people.
C) imagined events.
D) social norms.
E) objective reality.
Answer: A
Type: MC LO: 1.1 Skill: Recall Difficulty: Easy
11) Juan is in love with Carolina and views her temper as an endearing example of her
“feistiness.” Her coworkers, however, interpret Carolina’s temper as rude and
insensitive. This example illustrates the power of love to influence our
A) construals.
B) behaviours.
C) relationships.
D) personality.
E) influence attempts.
Answer: A
Type: MC LO: 1.1 Skill: Applied Difficulty: Easy
12) Which of the following is the best example of a construal?
A) whether or not a woman decides to marry
B) results of a political poll
C) the average age of people who vote for liberal candidates.
D) the number of people in the audience of The Jerry Springer Show
E) the perceived aggressiveness of girls versus boys
Answer: E
Type: MC LO: 1.1 Skill: Applied Difficulty: Moderate
13) Which of the following is true about construals?
A) Information can be presented and construed in multiple ways.
B) Construals only develop after years of hard work.
C) Only happy people make construals.
D) Contrual is another word for social connection.
E) Construals are of no interest to social psychologists.
Answer: A
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