Question: In the Stanford Prison study, the “guards” routinely

Answer: became malicious and abusive in fulfilling their responsibilities.

Question:

Answer: cognitive dissonance theory

Question: The application of classical conditioning principles is most directly associated with the ____ component of attitudes.

Answer: affective

Question: Which of the following people are MOST likely to be viewed as more competent?

Answer: People who are physically attractive

Question: Cognitive dissonance refers to the state one is in when

Answer: cognitions are inconsistent

Question: Cognitive dissonance

Answer: is a state of tension produced when related cognitions are inconsistent.

Question: Matthew often hears his parents discussing the importance of making lots of money. Eventually, Matthew himself begins to value a high income. Matthew’s attitude about money was acquired through

Answer: observational learning

Question: In Festinger and Carlsmith’s classic study of cognitive dissonance, which group of subjects experienced both a high level of cognitive dissonance and exhibited more attitude change?

Answer: Subjects who were offered $1 to “lie” and accepted the offer

Question: According to Hazan and Shaver’s model of infant attachment and romantic love, adults with which of the following attachment styles are MOST likely to report more intense emotional highs and lows in their romantic relationships?

Answer: Anxious-ambivalent

Question: According to evolutionary theorists, which of the following factors is likely to be the MOST important for a female seeking a prospective mate?

Answer: Social status