In One of the Earliest Social Psychological Experiments to Be

question 82

Multiple Choice

In one of the earliest social psychological experiments to be conducted, Norman Triplett examined the records of teams of cyclists. He found that cyclists who raced against each other ____ than those who raced alone (against the clock) . ​

• A)were more aggressive after the race
• B)got into more accidents
• C)cycled more quickly
• D)enjoyed the race less

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Definitions:

Social Comparison

The process by which individuals evaluate their own abilities, achievements, and conditions by making comparisons with others.

Perceptions

The process by which individuals interpret and organize sensory information to understand their environment.

Attitudes

Psychological tendencies that are expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor.

Regulatory Focus Theory

A promotion focus causes people to be approach-oriented in constructing a sense of self; a prevention focus causes people to be more cautious and avoidant in constructing a sense of self.