Individual Differences and Human Behavior Quiz

Explore key concepts in personality psychology with this quiz. Test your knowledge on factors shaping behavior and cognitive abilities.

#1

Which of the following is a key factor influencing individual differences in behavior?

Genetics
Weather
Favorite color
Social media usage
#2

What is the term for the consistent, enduring traits and behaviors that differentiate one person from another?

Stereotypes
Individual differences
Group norms
Cultural values
#3

In the context of intelligence testing, what does the term 'IQ' stand for?

Intellectual Quality
Intelligence Quotient
Inherent Quickness
Individual Quotient
#4

What is the term for the process by which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of their culture?

Assimilation
Acculturation
Socialization
Isolation
#5

In the context of intelligence testing, what does the acronym IQ stand for?

Intelligent Questionnaire
Intelligence Quotient
Individual Qualification
Inquisitive Quotient
#6

What term refers to the enduring characteristics that distinguish one person from another and influence behavior?

Personality
Mood
Attitude
Emotion
#7

Which psychological perspective focuses on the role of unconscious motives and conflicts in influencing behavior?

Cognitive psychology
Behavioral psychology
Psychodynamic perspective
Humanistic psychology
#8

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals tend to favor information that confirms their preexisting beliefs or values?

Confirmation bias
Social desirability bias
Cognitive dissonance
Hindsight bias
#9

What is the term for the tendency to attribute one's own thoughts and feelings to others?

Projection
Regression
Sublimation
Rationalization
#10

Which factor is NOT considered one of the primary sources of individual differences in intelligence?

Genetic factors
Environmental factors
Social factors
Favorite food
#11

What is the term for the process by which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, and behaviors of their culture?

Socialization
Assimilation
Acculturation
Isolation
#12

Which theorist is known for his stages of psychosocial development, emphasizing the impact of social relationships on individual development?

Sigmund Freud
Erik Erikson
Jean Piaget
Abraham Maslow
#13

According to the Big Five Personality Traits, which trait is associated with being organized, responsible, and reliable?

Openness
Conscientiousness
Extraversion
Agreeableness
#14

According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what is the primary developmental task during the stage of adolescence?

Trust vs. Mistrust
Autonomy vs. Shame
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Integrity vs. Despair
#15

What is the term for the tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors and one's failures to external factors?

Self-serving bias
Fundamental attribution error
Confirmation bias
Halo effect
#16

Which concept suggests that people are motivated to seek a balance between their cognitions, attitudes, and behaviors?

Cognitive dissonance
Social facilitation
Operant conditioning
Collective unconscious
#17

What is the term for the emotional bond that develops between an infant and their primary caregiver?

Attachment
Dependency
Detachment
Aversion
#18

What is the term for the tendency to favor individuals or groups to which one belongs?

In-group bias
Confirmation bias
Out-group bias
Halo effect

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