Influence and Dynamics of Collective Action Quiz

Explore collective behavior theories and phenomena. Test your knowledge on group dynamics, conformity, and social influence with these quiz questions.

#1

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where individuals tend to put forth less effort in a group setting than when working individually?

Social loafing
Groupthink
Collective efficacy
Conformity
#2

According to the 'collective action frame' theory, what role do activists play in shaping perceptions and mobilizing support for a cause?

Cultural brokers
Conventional leaders
Bystanders
Free riders
#3

What term describes the phenomenon where the presence of others enhances an individual's performance on simple or well-learned tasks but hinders performance on complex or unfamiliar tasks?

Social facilitation
Groupthink
Deindividuation
Social loafing
#4

What term describes the process by which individuals modify their behavior to match that of others in a group?

Socialization
Assimilation
Conformity
Obedience
#5

What term describes the phenomenon where individuals in a group tend to make riskier decisions than when they are alone?

Group polarization
Deindividuation
Risk aversion
Social facilitation
#6

Which theoretical perspective suggests that individuals join social movements when they believe the potential benefits outweigh the costs of participation?

Resource mobilization theory
Identity theory
Structural strain theory
Framing theory
#7

In the context of collective action, what does the term 'free rider problem' refer to?

Individuals who benefit from collective action without contributing to it
Leadership issues within a group
Ineffective communication among group members
Lack of resources for the movement
#8

According to the 'pluralistic ignorance' phenomenon, what occurs when individuals privately reject a norm but publicly accept it because they believe others accept it?

Social desirability bias
Conformity effect
Pluralistic conformity
False consensus effect
#9

Which factor, according to the social identity theory, is crucial for the formation of in-group favoritism and out-group discrimination?

Similarity
Competition
Status
Cooperation
#10

Which psychological concept suggests that individuals tend to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors?

Fundamental attribution error
Self-serving bias
Confirmation bias
Cognitive dissonance
#11

Which social psychologist proposed the social identity theory, emphasizing the role of social categorization and identification in collective behavior?

Erving Goffman
Stanley Milgram
Henri Tajfel
Philip Zimbardo
#12

What is the concept that refers to the spread of an idea, behavior, or trend among individuals within a society, often through imitation or conformity?

Cultural diffusion
Social contagion
Cognitive dissonance
Diffusion of responsibility
#13

In the context of collective action, what does the term 'mobilization' refer to?

The process of assembling resources and support for a cause
The formation of social identities
The spread of cultural traits
The establishment of group norms
#14

Which type of social influence involves changing one's behavior or beliefs due to direct requests or commands from an authority figure?

Conformity
Obedience
Persuasion
Social facilitation
#15

According to the social exchange theory, what motivates individuals to engage in collective action?

Altruism
Reciprocity
Social identity
Normative influence

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