social psychology
Which factor is listed as a cause of attraction or liking someone?
You liked them first.
Do the children of same-sex couples generally fare worse than those with opposite-sex parents?
No, there is no evidence they turn out worse.
Biological drive relates to which aspect of human characteristics?
Genes and innate factors.
What combination of factors typically causes human behavior?
Personality and situational factors.
Which factor is listed as a possible cause for prejudice?
Outgroup homogeneity effect.
Which of the following is a benefit of actively working to reduce the fundamental attribution error?
It prevents future mistreatment.
Does true altruism exist, and if so, what is its primary basis?
Yes, because of empathy.
What is a potential challenge when trying to reduce another person's fundamental attribution error?
They might feel criticized.
Gender roles are primarily considered to fall under which category regarding human development?
Culture, upbringing, and learned.
What is the definition of rational well-being?
Being accurate plus being happy.
What is a recommended strategy for reducing anger in children?
Model non-aggressive behavior.
Approximately what percentage of men in opposite-sex friendships report sexual attraction?
50 to 60 percent.
Which approach is suggested for raising a helpful child?
Modeling helpful behavior.
Which statement represents one of the three points of logic mentioned in the text?
Explaining does not mean excusing.
When does the relationship "cooling period" typically commence?
Around four to seven years into the relationship.
What is an adaptive benefit of the fundamental attribution error?
It increases one's perceived control.
The scientific study of how people think about, influence, and relate to one another is the definition of which field?
Social psychology study.
What does Philip Zimbardo highlight as important in challenging situations?
Resisting situational pressures not to help.
Which term describes a cognitive bias where personal traits are overemphasized and situational factors are underemphasized when judging others?
Fundamental attribution error.
One strategy related to improving well-being (similar to "antidepressant" advice) is to realize what?
Accuracy equals intelligence.
In the context of prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination, which term refers to the affective or emotional component?
Prejudice (effects or emotions).
What is a significant problem associated with using oneself as a case study?
No control group, so no cause-effect.
What is the meaning of the term "dissonance"?
Discomfort caused by inconsistency.
What is a commonly observed effect of watching media violence?
Increased levels of aggression.
What is a reported similarity between same-sex and opposite-sex couples?
They argue about similar types of issues.