b. sociologist.
c. personality psychologist.
d. political scientist.
Answer: A
Difficulty: 2
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Topic: What Is Social Psychology?
Skill: Application
48. Both social psychologists and sociologists are interested in aggression. Compared to sociologists, which of the following questions is a social psychologist most likely to ask?
a. What is the effect of handgun laws on homicide rates in different states?
b. When does anger lead to aggression?
c. Are homicide rates higher among members of the lower socioeconomic class?
d. Do prisons deter homicide?
Answer: B
Difficulty: 2
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Topic: What Is Social Psychology?
Skill: Application
49. Which question about romantic relationships is a sociologist most likely to ask?
a. Why does absence make the heart grow fonder?
b. Do outgoing people make better romantic partners?
c. Is the capacity to love one of humanity’s greatest achievements?
d. Why are marriage rates decreasing in the lower socioeconomic classes?
Answer: D
Difficulty: 2
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Topic: What Is Social Psychology?
Skill: Application
50. The major difference between sociology and social psychology is the
a. kinds of topics studied.
b. level of analysis used.
c. methods of research used.
d. ability to apply knowledge to address social problems.
Answer: B
Difficulty: 1
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Topic: What Is Social Psychology?
Skill: Factual
51. One common goal of sociology and social psychology is to understand
a. how individuals function in modern society.
b. the processes of society at large.
c. how individuals are influenced by other people.