#1
Which of the following is an example of a situational factor influencing human behavior?
Personality traits
Family upbringing
Social norms
Weather conditions
#2
Which factor is associated with the 'mere-exposure effect' in psychology?
Fear
Repetition
Authority
Competition
#3
In the context of social influence, what does the term 'foot-in-the-door' technique refer to?
Requesting a large favor first, followed by a smaller favor
Making a small request before making a larger one
Refusing a request initially and then agreeing to a smaller one
Refusing all requests to maintain independence
#4
What does the social identity theory propose about the relationship between social categorization and intergroup behavior?
Increased cooperation between groups
Decreased competition between groups
Enhanced positive attitudes within groups
Increased intergroup conflict
#5
What is the concept of 'groupthink' in social psychology?
Encouraging diverse opinions within a group
A tendency for group members to conform and minimize conflict
A strategy to promote healthy competition
Encouraging individual decision-making within a group
#6
In the context of social psychology, what is the bystander effect?
The tendency to conform to group norms
The presence of others inhibiting intervention in an emergency
The tendency to attribute others' behavior to internal factors
The phenomenon of social loafing
#7
Which psychological theory emphasizes the role of unconscious motives and conflicts in shaping human behavior?
Behaviorism
Cognitive psychology
Psychoanalytic theory
Humanistic psychology
#8
In social psychology, what does the term 'cognitive dissonance' refer to?
A state of mental confusion
Conflict between thoughts and behaviors
Enhanced cognitive abilities
Selective attention
#9
Which theory suggests that individuals seek to maintain a balance among their cognitions?
Social cognitive theory
Balance theory
Social identity theory
Cognitive dissonance theory
#10
Which factor is NOT typically considered a determinant of social behavior according to the social exchange theory?
Rewards
Costs
Emotions
Alternatives
#11
What is the primary focus of the social learning theory?
Internal thoughts and motives
Observational learning and modeling
Unconscious desires
Cultural influences
#12
According to the theory of planned behavior, what are the three key factors influencing an individual's intention to perform a behavior?
Attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control
Perceived risk, social pressure, environmental factors
Personality, motivation, self-esteem
Cognitive dissonance, emotional stability, self-perception
#13
What is the 'fundamental attribution error' in social psychology?
Attributing one's own behavior to external factors
Attributing others' behavior to internal factors
Attributing one's own behavior to internal factors
Attributing others' behavior to external factors
#14
According to the social comparison theory, in what situations are people more likely to engage in social comparison?
When facing a difficult decision
When uncertain about their abilities or opinions
When seeking social approval
Only in competitive situations
#15
What is the 'hierarchy of needs' theory, and who proposed it?
Sigmund Freud - theory of unconscious desires
B.F. Skinner - theory of behaviorism
Carl Rogers - theory of self-actualization
Abraham Maslow - theory of human motivation
#16
What is the main focus of social cognitive theory in explaining human behavior?
Genetic factors
Environmental determinants
Observational learning and cognitive processes
Unconscious desires
#17
According to the social identity theory, what is an in-group?
A group one does not belong to
A group one identifies with
A group formed temporarily
A group with conflicting interests
#18
What is the 'halo effect' in social psychology?
A positive impression influencing overall evaluation
A negative impression influencing overall evaluation
Selective memory bias
In-group favoritism
#19
According to the social influence theory, what is 'normative social influence'?
Conforming to gain social approval or avoid disapproval
Conforming due to the influence of authority figures
Conforming to match the behaviors of others
Conforming to assert individuality
#20
According to the frustration-aggression hypothesis, what is the relationship between frustration and aggression?
Direct correlation
Inverse correlation
No correlation
Correlation depends on personality traits
#21
What is the 'social facilitation effect' in the context of human behavior?
Improved performance in the presence of others for simple tasks
Decreased performance in the presence of others for complex tasks
No change in performance in the presence of others
Improved performance only for complex tasks
#22
According to social exchange theory, what is the role of reciprocity in relationships?
Reciprocity is not a factor in social exchange theory
Reciprocity promotes mutual trust and cooperation
Reciprocity leads to conflict and competition
Reciprocity is determined solely by external factors
#23
In the context of social psychology, what is 'deindividuation'?
Enhanced individual identity in a group setting
Loss of self-awareness and individuality in a group
Selective attention to personal characteristics in a group
Promotion of individuality in a collective environment
#24
What role does empathy play in prosocial behavior according to the empathy-altruism hypothesis?
Empathy always leads to altruistic behavior
Empathy has no influence on altruistic behavior
Empathy can lead to altruistic behavior under certain conditions
Empathy only influences selfish behavior
#25
What is the 'social contract' concept in the context of moral development?
An agreement among individuals to follow social norms
An innate sense of morality
A negotiated agreement between governments and citizens
A theory proposing that morality is a social construct