How much do you know about the social world? there are 10 statements. two of the 10 statements are false, the rest are true. which two are false?
critical questions: (a) why do we tend to blame others for their misfortunes but deny responsibility for our own? (b) have you ever changed a strongly held attitude? what caused you to do so?
test yourself: how much do you know about the social world?
1. most people judge others more harshly than they judge themselves.
2. persuasion is the most effective way to change attitudes.
3. groups generally make riskier or more conservative decisions than a single individual does.
4. people wearing masks are more likely than unmasked individuals to engage in aggressive acts.
5. emphasizing gender differences may create and perpetuate prejudice.
6. substance abuse (particularly alcohol abuse) is a major factor in aggression
7. when people are alone, they are more likely to another individual than when they are in a group.
8. looks are the primary factor in our feelings of attraction, liking and love.
9. opposites attract.
romantic love generally starts to fade after 6 to 30 months.