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Individual Differences and Human Behavior Quiz

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

Genetics

Explanation

Genetics play a significant role in shaping individual behavior.

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

Individual differences

Explanation

Individual differences refer to unique traits and behaviors distinguishing people.

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

Intelligence Quotient

Explanation

IQ stands for Intelligence Quotient, a measure of cognitive abilities.

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

Socialization

Explanation

Socialization involves learning cultural values, beliefs, and norms.

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

Intelligence Quotient

Explanation

IQ stands for Intelligence Quotient, a measure of cognitive abilities.

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

Personality

Explanation

Personality encompasses enduring traits influencing behavior.

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

Psychodynamic perspective

Explanation

Psychodynamic perspective emphasizes unconscious factors in behavior.

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

Confirmation bias

Explanation

Confirmation bias leads people to prefer information aligning with their beliefs.

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

Projection

Explanation

Projection refers to attributing one's own thoughts and feelings to others.

#10

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

Favorite food

Explanation

Favorite food is not a primary factor influencing intelligence differences.

#11

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

Socialization

Explanation

Socialization involves adopting cultural norms, values, and behaviors.

#12

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

Erik Erikson

Explanation

Erik Erikson proposed stages of psychosocial development focusing on social relationships.

#13

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

Conscientiousness

Explanation

Conscientiousness involves being organized, responsible, and reliable.

#14

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

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Explanation

Adolescents primarily face the task of establishing their identity.

#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

Explanation

Self-serving bias involves attributing successes to oneself and failures to external factors.

#16

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

Cognitive dissonance

Explanation

Cognitive dissonance theory proposes people seek consistency among their cognitions, attitudes, and behaviors.

#17

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

Attachment

Explanation

Attachment refers to the emotional bond between an infant and caregiver.

#18

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

In-group bias

Explanation

In-group bias is the tendency to favor one's own group.

Individual Differences and Human Behavior Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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