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Influence and Dynamics of Collective Action Quiz

#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
Explanation

Decreased effort in group settings compared to individual work

#2

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

Cultural brokers
Explanation

Shaping perceptions and mobilizing support

#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
Explanation

Performance enhancement in presence of others on simple tasks

#4

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

Conformity
Explanation

Matching behavior with group

#5

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

Group polarization
Explanation

Enhanced risk-taking in groups

#6

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

Resource mobilization theory
Explanation

People join movements when benefits outweigh costs

#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
Explanation

Benefiting without contributing

#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?

False consensus effect
Explanation

Private rejection, public acceptance of norms

#9

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

Competition
Explanation

Competition fuels in-group favoritism

#10

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

Self-serving bias
Explanation

Attributing success to self, failure to external factors

#11

In the context of collective behavior, what term refers to the loss of self-awareness and restraint that can occur in group situations?

Deindividuation
Explanation

Loss of self-awareness in groups

#12

Which theoretical perspective suggests that social movements emerge as a response to structural strains and inequalities within society?

Structural strain theory
Explanation

Social movements as responses to societal inequalities

#13

What term describes the phenomenon where individuals within a group tend to conform to the group's prevailing attitudes, values, and behaviors?

Normative influence
Explanation

Conforming to group norms

#14

What does the term 'collective efficacy' refer to in the context of social psychology?

The belief in the group's ability to achieve its goals
Explanation

Belief in group's goal achievement

#15

According to the 'social identity theory,' what is the role of categorization in group dynamics?

Strengthens in-group identification
Explanation

Enhances identification with in-group

#16

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

Henri Tajfel
Explanation

Introduced social identity theory

#17

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?

Social contagion
Explanation

Spread of ideas through society

#18

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

The process of assembling resources and support for a cause
Explanation

Assembling resources for a cause

#19

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

Obedience
Explanation

Following authority commands

#20

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

Reciprocity
Explanation

Expectation of mutual benefit

#21

Which factor, according to the social identity theory, contributes to the strength of in-group identification?

Cooperation
Explanation

Cooperation strengthens in-group identification

#22

According to the 'selective incentives' theory, what motivates individuals to participate in collective action?

Material rewards
Explanation

Participation motivated by material rewards

#23

Which psychological concept refers to the tendency of individuals to conform to group norms in order to fit in and avoid rejection?

Normative influence
Explanation

Conforming to avoid rejection

#24

What concept, related to collective action, suggests that individuals are more likely to participate when they perceive that their actions will make a difference?

Efficacy expectancy
Explanation

Participation driven by perceived impact

#25

According to the 'pluralistic ignorance' theory, what happens when individuals believe their private attitudes are different from the perceived social norm?

Pluralistic conformity
Explanation

Conforming despite private disagreement

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