#1
Which of the following best describes the concept of social influence?
The process by which individuals or groups affect the thoughts or actions of others
ExplanationSocial influence involves individuals or groups impacting others' thoughts or actions.
#2
In social psychology, what is meant by the term 'perception'?
The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information
ExplanationPerception refers to organizing and interpreting sensory data.
#3
Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated to maintain consistency between their beliefs and behaviors?
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
ExplanationCognitive Dissonance Theory posits a motivation for consistency in beliefs and actions.
#4
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where individuals are less likely to help in a group setting compared to when they are alone?
Diffusion of Responsibility
ExplanationDiffusion of Responsibility explains decreased likelihood of help in group settings.
#5
What is the term for the phenomenon where people tend to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors?
Self-serving bias
ExplanationSelf-serving bias involves attributing success to internal factors and failure to external factors.
#6
Which theory proposes that individuals seek to understand their own abilities and attitudes by comparing themselves to others?
Social Comparison Theory
ExplanationSocial Comparison Theory suggests self-understanding through comparison with others.
#7
What is the term for the tendency to favor information that confirms our preexisting beliefs or hypotheses?
Confirmation bias
ExplanationConfirmation bias involves favoring information that confirms existing beliefs.
#8
Which term describes the tendency to overestimate the influence of internal factors and underestimate the influence of external factors when analyzing others' behaviors?
Fundamental attribution error
ExplanationFundamental attribution error involves overestimating internal factors and underestimating external factors in others' behavior.
#9
In social psychology, what is meant by the term 'self-fulfilling prophecy'?
The tendency to fulfill one's own expectations or those of others
ExplanationSelf-fulfilling prophecy refers to fulfilling one's or others' expectations.
#10
Which of the following factors can influence the perception of attractiveness in individuals?
Cultural norms and values
ExplanationPerception of attractiveness can be influenced by cultural norms and values.
#11
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence impression formation?
Inhibition
ExplanationInhibition is not a factor influencing impression formation.
#12
What is the term for the process of forming judgments about others based on limited information and superficial characteristics?
Stereotyping
ExplanationStereotyping involves forming judgments based on limited and superficial data.