#1
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing interpersonal dynamics?
Economic status
ExplanationEconomic status is not typically considered a direct factor influencing interpersonal dynamics.
#2
Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication?
Gesturing
ExplanationGesturing is an example of nonverbal communication, conveying messages without using words.
#3
What term describes the tendency to attribute success to internal factors and failure to external factors?
Self-serving bias
ExplanationSelf-serving bias involves attributing success to internal factors and failure to external factors.
#4
Which theory suggests that individuals compare their opinions and abilities with others to reduce uncertainty in social situations?
Social comparison theory
ExplanationSocial comparison theory posits that people compare themselves with others to reduce uncertainty in social situations.
#5
What is the term for the tendency to attribute other people's behavior to internal characteristics, while attributing our own behavior to external factors?
Actor-observer bias
ExplanationActor-observer bias refers to attributing others' behavior to internal traits while attributing our own behavior to external factors.
#6
Which of the following is an example of a defense mechanism described by Freud?
Projection
ExplanationProjection is a defense mechanism identified by Freud, involving attributing one's thoughts or emotions to others.
#7
According to social identity theory, people tend to categorize themselves and others into groups based on:
All of the above
ExplanationSocial identity theory suggests that people categorize based on various factors like race, gender, and nationality, encompassing 'All of the above.'
#8
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of groupthink?
Open-mindedness
ExplanationGroupthink is characterized by conformity and a lack of open-mindedness, making it the opposite of this trait.
#9
According to the social exchange theory, individuals seek to maximize rewards and minimize costs in:
Interpersonal relationships
ExplanationSocial exchange theory posits that individuals aim to maximize rewards and minimize costs in interpersonal relationships.