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Social Cognition QuizOnline version Key concepts in social cognition by Nahid ok 1 Social cognition refers to how people perceive, think about and use information to understand and make judgments about themselves and others in social situations. a Social cognition refers to how people perceive, think about and use information to understand and make judgments about themselves and others in social situations. b It has nothing to do with social interactions. c It only concerns how we judge ourselves. d It is about memorizing facts only. 2 What is person perception? a the act of predicting the future of a person. b the physical appearance of a person only. c the process of remembering personal data about oneself. d the mental processes used to think about and evaluate other people. 3 The three main influences are: a Saliency detection; Memory; Social grouping b Physical strength; Saliency detection; Stereotyping c Physical cues; Emotion; Social categorisation d Physical cues; Saliency detection; Social categorisation 4 What is the halo effect? a a cognitive bias in which an overall positive impression of a person, or one positive quality, influences our beliefs and expectations about the person’s other qualities. b a memory trick for recalling names c a physiological reaction to light d a behaviour where you help someone because of their halo 5 What is salience? a a type of memory loss b the speed at which we blink c a measure of intelligence d a personal characteristic that is distinctive, noticeable or stands out in a particular situation. 6 What is saliency detection? a It determines the accuracy of our memory b It measures how long we look at a person c It detects physical strength d Saliency detection occurs when certain characteristics attract more attention than others and therefore strongly influence the judgment formed about a person. 7 What is social categorisation? a a method of ranking people by height b a technique to improve memory c a way to memorize names d a mental shortcut in which people are placed into social groups based on shared characteristics. 8 Attribution is the process of explaining the causes of our own behaviour and other people’s behaviour. A personal attribution explains behaviour using characteristics within the individual. a A personal attribution explains behaviour using situational factors only. b Attribution is a memory technique. c Attribution is the process of explaining the causes of our own behaviour and other people’s behaviour. A personal attribution explains behaviour using characteristics within the individual. d Attribution is the process of describing events without causes. 9 What is a personal attribution? a explains behaviour using group norms only. b explains behaviour using random chance. c explains behaviour using external factors only. d explains behaviour using characteristics within the individual. 10 What is cognitive bias? a a systematic error in thinking that can lead to faulty judgments or decisions. b a type of memory recall c a random guess about a problem d a mathematical calculation 11 What is confirmation bias? a the random guessing of information when unsure b the tendency to seek, remember and interpret information that supports an existing belief, while ignoring or dismissing contradictory evidence. c the tendency to forget information that supports a belief d the habit of changing beliefs frequently 12 What is the tri-component model of attitudes and its three components? a Affective = Feel; Behavioural = Do; Cognitive = Think b Affective = Learn; Behavioural = Act; Cognitive = Know c Affective = Think; Behavioural = Feel; Cognitive = Do d Affective = Say; Behavioural = Observe; Cognitive = Believe 13 What does the cognitive dissonance concept describe? a a calm, relaxed emotional state b a memory enhancement technique c a state of high confidence when beliefs align perfectly with actions d an unpleasant psychological state of discomfort or tension that occurs when two cognitions are inconsistent, or when behaviour conflicts with a belief or attitude. 14 Ways to reduce cognitive dissonance include: Change the behaviour; Change the cognition; Add a new cognition. a Change the environment only; Change the time of day; Change the location b Change the behaviour; Change the cognition; Add a new cognition c Ignore the conflict; Suppress emotions; Avoid thinking about it d Memorize more facts; Increase cognitive load; Sleep longer 15 What is a stereotype? a A generalised belief about a group b A proven scientific fact about a group c A specific personal opinion about a person d A random thought with no basis 16 What is prejudice? a Usually negative attitude or judgment towards a group b A numerical measure of group size c A neutral feeling about a group d A positive attribute assigned to a group 17 What is discrimination? a Behaviour towards a person or group based on group membership b Thoughts about a person or group c A legal classification of groups d A random action not related to group membership 18 Blumer’s four characteristics of prejudice include: belief of superiority; belief of difference; belief in greater right to power; fear of minority gains. a Blumer’s four characteristics are: wealth, education, age, gender b Blumer’s four characteristics are: kindness, openness, curiosity, tolerance c Blumer’s four characteristics of prejudice: 1. Believe they are superior to the minority group. 2. Believe the minority group is different and does not belong. 3. Believe they have a greater right to power, status and resources. 4. Feel threatened or fear that the minority group may gain power or ad d Blumer’s four characteristics are: honesty, loyalty, discipline, courage 19 What is social stigma? a a legal term for protected groups b a medical condition only c negative labels and attitudes associated with disapproval or rejection by people who are not labelled in that way. d positive reinforcement from peers 20 What is explicit prejudice? a a physical disability b consciously held prejudice that the person is aware of and can generally control. c unconscious bias that cannot be controlled d a legal status 21 What is implicit prejudice? a a data processing error b prejudice that is always consciously acknowledged c prejudice that a person may not consciously realise they hold and may express automatically. d prejudice that is never present 22 What is discrimination? a a random act with no relation to group b an emotional reaction to a group c behaviour directed towards a person or social group based on group membership. d a cognitive belief about a group 23 What does Intergroup contact involve? a contact between members of different social groups. b contact within the same group only c contact that has no impact on attitudes d contact that always worsens prejudice

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Social Cognition QuizOnline version

by Nahid ok

Social cognition refers to how people perceive, think about and use information to understand and make judgments about themselves and others in social situations.

What is person perception?

The three main influences are:

What is the halo effect?

What is salience?

What is saliency detection?

What is social categorisation?

Attribution is the process of explaining the causes of our own behaviour and other people’s behaviour. A personal attribution explains behaviour using characteristics within the individual.

What is a personal attribution?

What is cognitive bias?

What is confirmation bias?

What is the tri-component model of attitudes and its three components?

What does the cognitive dissonance concept describe?

Ways to reduce cognitive dissonance include: Change the behaviour; Change the cognition; Add a new cognition.

What is a stereotype?

What is prejudice?

What is discrimination?

Blumer’s four characteristics of prejudice include: belief of superiority; belief of difference; belief in greater right to power; fear of minority gains.

What is social stigma?

What is explicit prejudice?

What is implicit prejudice?

What is discrimination?

What does Intergroup contact involve?