In an experiment by Chen et al. (1996), subjects received a communication arguing that the media should reduce its coverage of terrorist hijackings. Half expected that, after reading the communication, they would have to discuss their views on the topic with another subject whose opinion was unknown and the other half also read the communication but anticipated no later discussion. As predicted __________.

What are the four goals cited in your textbook that can be achieved by performing prosocial actions?

Describe the three goals of persuasion discussed in the textbook. Give an example of how a shift in attitude can serve more than one goal?

Polygyny is permissible in __________, and polyandry is allowed in __________.

Individuals who are bicultural find that their internalized cultures “take turns” influencing their behavior. According to your textbook, the determination of which culture to follow is at least partially dependent on __________.

One way to gain compliance from others is through the use of the foot-in-the-door technique. Which of the following represents the sequence corresponding to this technique?

Describe the four cognitive shortcuts people use to simplify their processing of social information. Name and describe three personal and/or situational factors that increase the likelihood that people use these cognitive shortcuts.

Which statement is consistent with research findings on the impact of physical attractiveness?

Which of the following is true of long-term consequences with regard to social traps?

When the police want to know why someone has committed a crime, they often look for the perpetrator’s __________.