a. conviction that all of us have that we perceive things “as they really are.”
b. scientific study of the way in which people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the real or imagined presence of other people.
c. way in which people perceive, comprehend, and interpret the social world.
d. aspects of people’s personalities that make them different from other people.
Answer: A
Difficulty: 2
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Topic: The Power of Social Interpretation
Skill: Factual
116. Research by Lee Ross suggests that even when people recognize that others perceive information differently, they persist in thinking that others are biased, while they themselves are objective. This illustrates the idea of
a. social psychology.
b. naïve realism.
c. individual differences.
d. implicit values.
Answer: B
Difficulty: 2
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Topic: The Power of Social Interpretation
Skill: Conceptual
117. One application of Ross’s idea of naïve realism is to assist the negotiations between long-time adversaries: Palestinians and Israelis. How would understanding naïve realism potentially help these parties negotiate more successfully?
a. They would understand their religious differences and be able to communicate effectively.
b. Both sides would understand that their perceptions are biased, and try to be more objective.
c. The Palestinians would come to understand the historical occupation of Israel, and leave the West Bank.
d. Both sides would understand the role of culture in forming construals, and use conflict resolution skills appropriately.
Answer: B
Difficulty: 3
Page(s) in Text: 11
Topic: The Power of Social Interpretation
Skill: Application
118. Social psychologists have identified two motives that are of primary importance in explaining our thoughts and behaviors. According to your textbook authors, these are the need to ________ and the need to ________.
a. enhance our power; be as accurate as possible
b. be as accurate as possible; feel good about ourselves
c. feel good about ourselves; belong
d. be as accurate as possible; maintain social control
Answer: B