AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Mere Exposure Effect is simply a psychological phenomenon whereby people feel a preference for people or things simply because they are familiar. For example, babies smile at the people who smile at them more.

Detailed explanation-2: -Altruism is when we act to promote someone else’s welfare, even at a risk or cost to ourselves.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following is an example of a self-serving bias? Leonard attributes earning a good grade in his psychology class to the fact that he is an exceptionally hard working student who is also incredibly smart. He blames the poor grade he received in his sociology class on having a bad teacher who gave hard exams.

Detailed explanation-4: -Outgroup: “Them"–those perceived as different or apart from one’s ingroup.