Fundamentals of Social Influence and Behavior Quiz

Explore social psychology with our quiz on social influence, conformity, obedience, and group behavior. Test yourself now!

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Which of the following is an example of normative social influence?

Laughing at a joke because everyone else is laughing.

Studying for an exam because you want to achieve a good grade.

Wearing a certain brand of clothing because it is comfortable.

Learning a new language to communicate with others.

What is the concept of social facilitation?

The tendency for people to conform in order to gain social approval.

The phenomenon where the presence of others enhances performance on simple tasks.

The process of changing one's behavior or beliefs due to perceived pressure from others.

The act of changing one's behavior to fit the expectations of a particular group.

Which theory of social influence suggests that individuals have a deep-seated desire to be consistent in their attitudes and behaviors?

Social identity theory

Cognitive dissonance theory

Normative social influence theory

Social exchange theory

What is the term for the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working collectively on a task that requires joint effort?

Group polarization

Social loafing

Deindividuation

Groupthink

What is the bystander effect in social psychology?

The tendency for people to perform better on tasks in the presence of others.

The phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.

The process of conforming to the majority opinion or behavior in a group.

The tendency for individuals to become less self-aware and more likely to engage in deviant behavior when part of a group.

Which term refers to the tendency for group discussions to lead to more extreme decisions than the initial inclinations of its members?

Group polarization

Social loafing

Deindividuation

Groupthink

According to the foot-in-the-door technique, what is the most effective strategy for getting someone to agree to a large request?

Making the large request first.

Making the small request first and then following it with the large request.

Making the large request and then immediately withdrawing it.

Using fear or intimidation tactics.

Which of the following factors is NOT associated with conformity?

Group size

Group cohesion

Presence of a dissenter

Individualism

What is the main difference between compliance and obedience?

Compliance involves changing behavior due to perceived authority, while obedience involves changing behavior due to social pressure from peers.

Compliance involves changing behavior in response to a direct request, while obedience involves changing behavior in response to a command from an authority figure.

Compliance involves changing behavior to fit in with a group, while obedience involves changing behavior to avoid punishment.

Compliance involves changing behavior due to internal motivations, while obedience involves changing behavior due to external motivations.

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Which factor is most likely to increase the likelihood of obedience in Milgram's obedience experiments?

The presence of dissenting peers

The experimenter's proximity to the participant

The participant's level of education

The participant's belief in the legitimacy of the authority figure

#11

According to the elaboration likelihood model (ELM), which route to persuasion involves focusing on superficial cues rather than carefully considering the arguments?

Central route

Peripheral route

Direct route

Indirect route

#12

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated to maintain consistency among their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors?

Social identity theory

Cognitive dissonance theory

Elaboration likelihood model