1. For each question you got wrong (# them like on the test), do the following:
A. Give me a reason why you feel like you got the question wrong-didn't read
the question correctly, etc.).
B. Give me the right answer and why it is correct compared to your choice.
Test Corrections
Question 5.
A. I got this reason because I was trying to debate between the answers D and E as
when one works in groups, they tend to loaf off but are also careful when replying
because they are afraid of being wrong and scrutiny.
B. The correct answer choice is E because of the concept of social loafing – the
tendency for group members to exert less work.
Question 10.
A. I chose fundamental attribution as the answer because I thought that since the
teacher didn’t call on the student, their grades failed, and it was because of the
excuse the teacher made.
B. The correct answer is a self-fulfilling prophecy because, in that phenomenon, a
person’s expectations bring out the expected behavior. I had a different concept
of understanding the self-fulfilling prophecy, but that is the clear correct answer
as the teacher’s behavior was a result of their expectation.
Question 14.
A. I got this wrong because I had the wrong idea of dissonance. I thought that in this
situation, David would justify the death penalty so that he would feel less tension
and not have to deal with conflicting opinions.
B. The correct answer is that David would have to change one of his attitudes to
feel less tension, which is correct because it more accurately and descriptively
explains why David has to change his attitude and how he does so.
Question 17.
A. I misinterpreted the distinction between prejudice and discrimination. I focused
too much on the cognitive versus the behavioral aspect rather than considering
the social dynamics involved.
B. The correct answer is B. Prejudice occurs among groups while discrimination
occurs within a group because prejudice is preconceived opinions/attitudes while
discrimination is actual actions and behaviors.
Question 20.
A. I misjudged the process involved in Lorenzo’s decision. I focused too much on
the decision rather than the underlying psychological mechanism.
B. The correct answer is A because it demonstrates how his attitudes toward
motorcycle safety influenced his subsequent action of deciding not to purchase
one.
Question 21.
A. I overlooked the directionality of the change in attitude in this scenario. I focused
on the influence of peers rather than the change in attitude resulting from
behavior.
B. The correct answer is D because, as a result of their participation in playing
basketball, their attitude changed from negative to neutral. The change in attitude
is an example of cognitive dissonance.
Question 25.
A. I think I mixed up groupthink and group polarization when answering this question.
B. The correct answer is A because psychologists aim to facilitate discussion that involves
diverse viewpoints, and in group polarizations, the members adopt more solidified
positions for their opinions.
Question 26.
A. I thought Festinger was the more accurate choice because of his work with Cognitive
Dissonance, and I thought that would help with dealing with war criminals.
B. The correct answer is Milgram because his research on obedience is a better fit for
dealing with people who committed war crimes based on orders.
Question 28.
A. I was confused about this scenario because I wasn't sure which behavior would become
impaired.
B. The correct answer is D, his singing will improve, but his dancing will be impaired
because during the presence of an audience, the more well-learned or dominant
behavior will become enhanced, and the less practiced ones will be impaired.
Question 39.
A. I thought this would be B because expressing concern goes hand in hand with
discrimination.
B. THe correct answer is A because his concern is based on attitude, but it doesn't indicate
that the manager didn't hire Donald solely because of his age.