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Someone driving in ________ will need to pay a congestion fee when entering the heart of the city.


A) Stockholm
B) Vienna
C) Copenhagen
D) Zurich

E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Adam,an affluent,middle-aged man,denies the threat of climate change and argues that it is just propaganda by international organizations to impose unreasonable taxes on citizens.He likes to go on expensive leisure trips.He likes to heat or cool his house according to the surrounding temperature and does not want to change his lifestyle.In the context of persuasion,Adam's resistance to climate science is due to ________ in this scenario.


A) misinformation
B) motivated reasoning
C) pluralistic ignorance
D) the overjustification effect

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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In 2016,what percentage of entering collegians stated that it is "very important or essential" that they become "very well-off financially"?


A) 39 percent
B) 55 percent
C) 65 percent
D) 82 percent

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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One way to moderate consumption by those who can afford to overconsume is through:


A) public policies.
B) punishments.
C) training programs.
D) public warnings.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Susie has just seen her test grade on her latest psychology exam on the grade sheet posted by her professor.She was disappointed to see that she received 75 percent.She feels better,however,when she looks further down the list and finds that she did better than 60 percent of her classmates.Susie is engaging in:


A) the backfire effect.
B) social comparison.
C) confirmation bias.
D) the misinformation effect.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following best predicts whether first-year college students will be happy with their housing assignment?


A) location
B) physical appearance of the building
C) a sense of community in the dorm itself
D) size of the rooms

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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Caleb,a financially stable man,lives in a wealthy neighborhood along with his family.When he compares his lifestyle to that of his neighbors,he becomes dissatisfied.He is frustrated that he owns a Toyota car while most of his neighbors own very expensive cars.In the context of materialism,Caleb exemplifies ________ in this scenario.


A) the adaptation-level phenomenon
B) upward social comparison
C) pluralistic ignorance
D) the pleasure paradox

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Charles,a renowned artist,loses all account of time when he is engaged in his work.He even forgets to eat while painting or making sculptures.He is not very rich,but he is very happy with his life.In the context of social psychology,Charles is most likely experiencing _______ in this scenario.


A) flow
B) unconditional positive regard
C) a trance
D) individual hypnosis

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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Sheldon et al.(2001) asked university students to rate the extent to which 10 different needs were met by the most personally satisfying event of their lives over the past month.Which of the following motives was given least significance in factors accompanying the event?


A) luxury
B) self-esteem
C) autonomy
D) relatedness

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Yale University environmental science dean James Gustave Speth (2008,2012) has called for an enlarged identity-a "new consciousness"-in which people:


A) value the future and its inhabitants as well as our present.
B) see humanity as separate from nature.
C) see nature as having extrinsic value.
D) define quality of life in materialistic rather than relational and spiritual terms.

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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Who is most likely to report experiencing a higher quality of life?


A) Chris,a psychology professor who focuses on his marriage,personal growth,and his volunteer efforts with the homeless
B) Sally,an attorney who is saving up for a condo on the beach,a nose job,and a new Mercedes
C) Ryan,a house painter who is just trying to make ends meet every month.
D) Miguel,an accountant who also works as a part-time salesman to ensure that he earns more than all his peers

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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People who strive for extrinsic goals:


A) focus more on caring for Earth.
B) experience the highest quality of life.
C) are more likely to engage in ecologically beneficial activities.
D) are more prone to anxiety and depression.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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Identify a true statement about the relationship between climate and conflict.


A) Cold climate amplifies ethnic aggression.
B) Conflicts are least frequent in cities that experience high temperatures.
C) Violence is more common during hotter summers.
D) For social stability,climate does not matter.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following has NOT been linked to the decrease in birth rates in less-developed countries?


A) food security
B) the education of women
C) global warming
D) the empowerment of women

E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

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________ agree that money buys happiness,whereas ________ agree that a little more money will make one a little happier.


A) Most;few
B) All;none
C) Few;most
D) None;all

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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Chase,a 21-year-old freshman in a college,believes that a person is successful only when he or she is very well-off financially.He also thinks that he should own his own home soon after graduating and should buy a new car every 2 to 3 years.According to social psychology,which of the following is exhibited by Chase in this scenario?


A) materialism
B) pro-environmental attitude
C) naturalism
D) incorporeality

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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The grandparents of Jordan,a 14-year-old boy,ask him about his future ambitions.He replies that he wants to become a doctor just like his grandfather.The grandparents,who have worked for humanitarian causes for many years,are elated and ask what would he do after becoming a doctor.To their surprise,Jordan says that he will build a mansion and buy Porsche cars.According to social psychology,which of the following is the motive of Jordan in this scenario?


A) critical realism
B) materialism
C) naturalism
D) incorporeality

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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Technological advances will help sustain the planet because of:


A) reduced cost.
B) increased consumption.
C) the efficient use of energy and resources.
D) the greater availability of goods.

E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

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Joseph has just received a 5 percent increase in his salary.However,after learning that his coworkers have all received 10 percent increases,Joseph becomes upset with his employer and dissatisfied with his raise.Joseph's dissatisfaction is a result of:


A) an upward social comparison.
B) the impact bias.
C) the misinformation effect.
D) the hydraulic model of aggression.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following statements about materialism and wealth is true?


A) In the present generation,materialism is down and spirituality is up.
B) Economic growth has provided a boost in human morale.
C) Economic growth in affluent countries has increased life satisfaction and happiness.
D) Individuals excel at making a living and often fail at making a life.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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