TEST BANK
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 11TH EDITION
BY ELLIOT ARONSON
Dive into the captivating realm of social influence with the Test Bank for Social Psychology, 11th Edition by Elliot
Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, and Robin M. Akert. This dynamic resource includes over 1,500 multiple-choice,
true/false, and scenario-based questions across 14 chapters, with comprehensive rationales, answer keys, and
references to landmark studies. Explore timeless topics like conformity, obedience, prejudice, attraction, group
dynamics, persuasion, and prosocial behavior—refreshed for 2025 with contemporary insights on social media echo
chambers, DEI in workplaces, and post-pandemic relational shifts.
Aligned with APA guidelines and ideal for undergrad psych majors, AP Psychology students, or certification prep, it
sharpens analytical skills through Aronson's engaging narratives, ethical dilemmas, and real-world applications like
bystander intervention or implicit bias. Simulate exams, debunk myths, and foster empathy-driven insights to excel in
social contexts.
Instantly downloadable on Stuvia, unlock the science of society today. Transform curiosity into mastery—your social
psychology edge awaits!
, Chapter 1
Introducing Social Psychology
Total Assessment Guide (TAG)
Question Remember Understand Apply What
Topic Analyze It
Type the Facts the Concepts You Know
Introduction Multiple Choice
Essay
Defining Social Multiple Choice 2, 11, 12, 13, 19, 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 5, 8, 9, 21, 22, 36, 37, 45
Psychology 26, 29, 30, 31, 14, 15, 16, 17, 27, 28, 35, 38,
41, 43, 58, 59, 18, 20, 23, 24, 39, 40, 42, 44,
60 25, 32, 33, 34, 47, 48, 49, 50,
46, 52, 53, 55, 51, 54, 56, 61,
57, 63 62
Essay 176, 177, 180 178, 179
The Power of the Multiple Choice 64, 66, 70, 71, 74, 80, 86, 87, 65, 67, 68, 69, 76, 112
Situation 72, 78, 79, 84, 93, 94, 110, 111, 73, 75, 77, 81,
89, 95, 98, 104, 119, 125 82, 83, 85, 88,
107, 113, 114, 90, 91, 92, 96,
115, 116, 117, 97, 99, 100, 101,
118, 120, 124 102, 103, 105,
106, 108, 109,
121, 122, 123,
126
Essay 181, 182, 183, 185 184
Where Multiple Choice 127, 129, 133, 130, 143, 148, 128, 131, 132,
Construals 135, 136, 137, 150, 151, 155, 134, 138, 139,
Come From: 149, 154, 156, 158, 159, 160, 140, 141, 142,
Basic Human 157, 161 163, 164, 166, 144, 145, 146,
Motives 167 147, 152, 153,
162, 165
Essay 187, 189, 190 188 186
Why Study Multiple Choice 168, 172 169, 170, 171, 174
Social 173, 175
Psychology?
Essay 191
1
, Aronson, Wilson, Sommers, Page-Gould, Lewis, Jr.: Social Psychology, 11th edition
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Multiple Choice
Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. In the introduction to Chapter 1, you read about a number of social phenomena: selfless and selfish actions
performed during the COVID pandemic; a sister and brother disagreed on the attractiveness of the same
fraternity; and more than 800 people committed mass suicide in Jonestown, Guyana. 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
Learning Objective: 1.1 Define social psychology and distinguish it from other disciplines.
Topic: Defining Social Psychology
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
2. The scientific study of the way in which people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the
real or imagined presence of other people is the definition of .
a. psychology
b. personality psychology
c. social psychology
d. sociology
Answer: C
Learning Objective: 1.1 Define social psychology and distinguish it from other disciplines. Topic:
Defining Social Psychology
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
3. Social psychology is the study of how affect(s) the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of humans.
a. live social interactions with other humans
b. the presence of real or imagined other people
c. other living things
d. perceptions of the social world
Answer: B
Learning Objective: 1.1 Define social psychology and distinguish it from other disciplines.
Topic: Defining Social Psychology
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
4. Which of the following is an example of social influence?
a. You concoct a convincing lie to tell your professor about why your assignment was late.
b. When you get hungry, you have trouble concentrating.
c. You didn’t do well on an exam because you stayed up all night cramming.
d. You almost fall asleep while driving, so you pull to the side of the road to take a short nap.
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Answer: A
Learning Objective: 1.1 Define social psychology and distinguish it from other disciplines.
Topic: Defining Social Psychology
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
5. E’Lisha agrees to spend all day Saturday helping her friend complete her chores, even though she doesn’t
want to, had other plans, and doesn’t even like her friend all that much. It’s likely E’Lisha’s friend used the
skillful application of to get her to agree to help. a. social influence
b. her mere presence
c. obedience
d. threat
Answer: A
Learning Objective: 1.1 Define social psychology and distinguish it from other disciplines.
Topic: Defining Social Psychology
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Apply What You Know
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
6. Which example illustrates a direct persuasion attempt?
a. A bully threatens Billy and steals his lunch money.
b. Ramona works hard in school to make her mother proud.
c. Felipe thinks of his ex-boyfriend and becomes sad.
d. Jason moves from New York to Atlanta and develops a Southern accent.
Answer: A
Learning Objective: 1.1 Define social psychology and distinguish it from other disciplines.
Topic: Defining Social Psychology
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
7. Not all social influence is direct or deliberate. Compared to the others, which example BEST illustrates
indirect or subtle social influence?
a. An nationwide advertising campaign is launched to promote a new soft drink.
b. A senatorial candidate delivers a speech to convince voters that she is not really liberal.
c. A parent disciplines a child by taking away a favorite toy.
d. A child sees other kids wearing their T-shirts inside out and starts wearing a T-shirt the same way.
Answer: D
Learning Objective: 1.1 Define social psychology and distinguish it from other disciplines.
Topic: Defining Social Psychology
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
8. From across the room, Xiao sees his mother sigh, and he approaches to give her a hug in hopes of cheering
her up. In this case, Xiao’s behavior is an example of a(n) social influence attempt. a.
direct
b. ineffective
c. indirect
d. unintended
Answer: A
Learning Objective: 1.1 Define social psychology and distinguish it from other disciplines. Topic:
Defining Social Psychology
Difficulty Level: Difficult
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 11TH EDITION
BY ELLIOT ARONSON
Dive into the captivating realm of social influence with the Test Bank for Social Psychology, 11th Edition by Elliot
Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, and Robin M. Akert. This dynamic resource includes over 1,500 multiple-choice,
true/false, and scenario-based questions across 14 chapters, with comprehensive rationales, answer keys, and
references to landmark studies. Explore timeless topics like conformity, obedience, prejudice, attraction, group
dynamics, persuasion, and prosocial behavior—refreshed for 2025 with contemporary insights on social media echo
chambers, DEI in workplaces, and post-pandemic relational shifts.
Aligned with APA guidelines and ideal for undergrad psych majors, AP Psychology students, or certification prep, it
sharpens analytical skills through Aronson's engaging narratives, ethical dilemmas, and real-world applications like
bystander intervention or implicit bias. Simulate exams, debunk myths, and foster empathy-driven insights to excel in
social contexts.
Instantly downloadable on Stuvia, unlock the science of society today. Transform curiosity into mastery—your social
psychology edge awaits!
, Chapter 1
Introducing Social Psychology
Total Assessment Guide (TAG)
Question Remember Understand Apply What
Topic Analyze It
Type the Facts the Concepts You Know
Introduction Multiple Choice
Essay
Defining Social Multiple Choice 2, 11, 12, 13, 19, 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 5, 8, 9, 21, 22, 36, 37, 45
Psychology 26, 29, 30, 31, 14, 15, 16, 17, 27, 28, 35, 38,
41, 43, 58, 59, 18, 20, 23, 24, 39, 40, 42, 44,
60 25, 32, 33, 34, 47, 48, 49, 50,
46, 52, 53, 55, 51, 54, 56, 61,
57, 63 62
Essay 176, 177, 180 178, 179
The Power of the Multiple Choice 64, 66, 70, 71, 74, 80, 86, 87, 65, 67, 68, 69, 76, 112
Situation 72, 78, 79, 84, 93, 94, 110, 111, 73, 75, 77, 81,
89, 95, 98, 104, 119, 125 82, 83, 85, 88,
107, 113, 114, 90, 91, 92, 96,
115, 116, 117, 97, 99, 100, 101,
118, 120, 124 102, 103, 105,
106, 108, 109,
121, 122, 123,
126
Essay 181, 182, 183, 185 184
Where Multiple Choice 127, 129, 133, 130, 143, 148, 128, 131, 132,
Construals 135, 136, 137, 150, 151, 155, 134, 138, 139,
Come From: 149, 154, 156, 158, 159, 160, 140, 141, 142,
Basic Human 157, 161 163, 164, 166, 144, 145, 146,
Motives 167 147, 152, 153,
162, 165
Essay 187, 189, 190 188 186
Why Study Multiple Choice 168, 172 169, 170, 171, 174
Social 173, 175
Psychology?
Essay 191
1
, Aronson, Wilson, Sommers, Page-Gould, Lewis, Jr.: Social Psychology, 11th edition
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Multiple Choice
Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. In the introduction to Chapter 1, you read about a number of social phenomena: selfless and selfish actions
performed during the COVID pandemic; a sister and brother disagreed on the attractiveness of the same
fraternity; and more than 800 people committed mass suicide in Jonestown, Guyana. 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
Learning Objective: 1.1 Define social psychology and distinguish it from other disciplines.
Topic: Defining Social Psychology
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
2. The scientific study of the way in which people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the
real or imagined presence of other people is the definition of .
a. psychology
b. personality psychology
c. social psychology
d. sociology
Answer: C
Learning Objective: 1.1 Define social psychology and distinguish it from other disciplines. Topic:
Defining Social Psychology
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
3. Social psychology is the study of how affect(s) the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of humans.
a. live social interactions with other humans
b. the presence of real or imagined other people
c. other living things
d. perceptions of the social world
Answer: B
Learning Objective: 1.1 Define social psychology and distinguish it from other disciplines.
Topic: Defining Social Psychology
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
4. Which of the following is an example of social influence?
a. You concoct a convincing lie to tell your professor about why your assignment was late.
b. When you get hungry, you have trouble concentrating.
c. You didn’t do well on an exam because you stayed up all night cramming.
d. You almost fall asleep while driving, so you pull to the side of the road to take a short nap.
, 2
Copyright © 2023, 2016, 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.
Answer: A
Learning Objective: 1.1 Define social psychology and distinguish it from other disciplines.
Topic: Defining Social Psychology
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
5. E’Lisha agrees to spend all day Saturday helping her friend complete her chores, even though she doesn’t
want to, had other plans, and doesn’t even like her friend all that much. It’s likely E’Lisha’s friend used the
skillful application of to get her to agree to help. a. social influence
b. her mere presence
c. obedience
d. threat
Answer: A
Learning Objective: 1.1 Define social psychology and distinguish it from other disciplines.
Topic: Defining Social Psychology
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Apply What You Know
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
6. Which example illustrates a direct persuasion attempt?
a. A bully threatens Billy and steals his lunch money.
b. Ramona works hard in school to make her mother proud.
c. Felipe thinks of his ex-boyfriend and becomes sad.
d. Jason moves from New York to Atlanta and develops a Southern accent.
Answer: A
Learning Objective: 1.1 Define social psychology and distinguish it from other disciplines.
Topic: Defining Social Psychology
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
7. Not all social influence is direct or deliberate. Compared to the others, which example BEST illustrates
indirect or subtle social influence?
a. An nationwide advertising campaign is launched to promote a new soft drink.
b. A senatorial candidate delivers a speech to convince voters that she is not really liberal.
c. A parent disciplines a child by taking away a favorite toy.
d. A child sees other kids wearing their T-shirts inside out and starts wearing a T-shirt the same way.
Answer: D
Learning Objective: 1.1 Define social psychology and distinguish it from other disciplines.
Topic: Defining Social Psychology
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
APA Learning Objective: 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology.
8. From across the room, Xiao sees his mother sigh, and he approaches to give her a hug in hopes of cheering
her up. In this case, Xiao’s behavior is an example of a(n) social influence attempt. a.
direct
b. ineffective
c. indirect
d. unintended
Answer: A
Learning Objective: 1.1 Define social psychology and distinguish it from other disciplines. Topic:
Defining Social Psychology
Difficulty Level: Difficult
