PSYC 3007Week 3 Test/GUIDE TO GRADE A
• Question 1
When we say that an attitude performs a function, we mean that it:
3 out of 3 points
• Question 2
A student adopts a pro-environmental attitude
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PSYC 3007Week 3 Test/GUIDE TO GRADE A
• Question 1
When we say that an attitude performs a function, we mean that it:
3 out of 3 points
• Question 2
A student adopts a pro-environmental attitude to get along with a new group of environmentally-conscious friends. The attitude fulfills which function?
3 out of 3 points
• Question 3
3 out of 3 points
According to functional theory, a message is most likely to change an attitude if it
the function the attitude serves.
• Question 4
Attitudes are LEAST likely to be consistent with behavior when:
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• Question 5
The theory of reasoned action emphasizes:
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• Question 6
3 out of 3 points
The idea that an attitude is quickly accessible from memory is aligned with which theory?
• Question 7
Perceived behavior control is an important element of the theory of reasoned action. Which statement best illustrates perceived behavior control in the context of a person considering taking up scuba diving for the first time?
0 out of 3 points
3 out of 3 points
Which component proposed by Ajzen increases the odds of correctly predicting behavior?
Correct Answer:
control
a.
Perceived behavior control
• Question 9
What must transpire for an attitude to influence behavior according to Fazio?
3 out of 3 points
Selected Answer:
Correct Answer:
d.
The attitude must influence perceptions of the attitude object.
d.
The attitude must influence perceptions of the attitude object.
• Question 10
If you are developing a persuasive message to help decrease bullying among fifth graders, which strategy should you NOT consider?
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Selected Answer:
Correct Answer:
a.
Target relevant beliefs.
c.
Discuss roles.
• Question 11
When are people considered hypocrites?
3 out of 3 points
Selected Answer:
Correct Answer:
b.
When they conjure moral standards they do not follow
b.
When they conjure moral standards they do not follow
• Question 12
3 out of 3 points
Consistency between attitude and behavior can also be expressed by using this saying:
Selected Answer:
Correct Answer:
a.
“Practice what you preach.”
a.
“Practice what you preach.”
• Question 13
3 out of 3 points
Which theory is the most systematic to help us understand how attitudes inform beliefs?
Selected Answer:
Correct Answer:
a.
The theory of reasoned action
a.
The theory of reasoned action
• Question 14
3 out of 3 points
Let's say you are distracted from paying attention to a political message with which you disagree. According to the cognitive response approach, distraction should lead to more persuasion for which of these reasons:
Selected Answer:
Correct Answer:
c.
The distraction blocks mental counterarguments.
c.
The distraction blocks mental counterarguments.
• Question 15
Let's say a persuader wants to use inoculation theory to increase teens' resistance to peer drug use. What does the theory suggest you do?
3 out of 3 points
Selected Answer:
Correct Answer:
a.
Expose teens to pro-drug appeals, and offer counterarguments to these messages.
a.
Expose teens to pro-drug appeals, and offer counterarguments to these messages.
• Question 16
Which of these best describes the Elaboration Likelihood Model?
3 out of 3 points
Selected Answer:
Correct Answer:
b.
The model argues that people process differently, depending on motivation and ability.
b.
The model argues that people process differently, depending on motivation and ability.
• Question 17
0 out of 3 points
In a low involving campaign for political office, candidates would be best advised to do which of these?
Selected Answer:
Correct Answer:
d.
All of the above
b.
Hype endorsements by highly credible sources.
• Question 18
Systematic processing is most similar to which of these:
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Selected Answer:
Correct Answer:
a. Central route
a. Central route
• Question 19
3 out of 3 points
Let's say you are interested in physical attractiveness effects in the ELM. What does the model say about attractiveness?
Selected Answer:
Correct Answer:
d.
Attractiveness can serve as a cue, argument, or catalyst to thought, depending on the individual's motivation or ability.
d.
Attractiveness can serve as a cue, argument, or catalyst to thought, depending on the individual's motivation or ability.
• Question 20
In the heuristic-systemic model (HSM), people are more often viewed as:
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Selected Answer:
Correct Answer:
c.
Deeply systematic processors
b.
Minimalist information processors
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