#1
What is a common dilemma people face when attending social gatherings?
Finding the right conversation topics
ExplanationDifficulty in initiating conversations.
#2
In a social gathering, what does 'breaking the ice' refer to?
Starting a conversation to ease tension
ExplanationInitiating dialogue to create a relaxed atmosphere.
#3
Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication in a social gathering?
Smiling
ExplanationExpressing emotion through facial expression.
#4
Which of the following is an example of verbal communication in a social gathering?
Giving a compliment
ExplanationExpressing approval or admiration verbally.
#5
What is the term for the anxiety or discomfort a person feels in social situations?
Social awkwardness
ExplanationFeeling uneasy or self-conscious in social settings.
#6
Which of the following is an example of a cultural dilemma in a social gathering?
Deciding whether to shake hands or bow as a greeting
ExplanationChoosing appropriate cultural greetings.
#7
What is the term for the discomfort felt when one's beliefs or behaviors are inconsistent with their self-image?
Cognitive dissonance
ExplanationConflict between actions or beliefs and self-perception.
#8
What is the term for a situation in which individuals withhold effort and rely on others to achieve a common goal?
Social loafing
ExplanationReduced individual effort in group tasks.
#9
Which of the following is an example of an ethical dilemma in a social gathering?
Deciding whether to share a secret told in confidence
ExplanationBalancing honesty and loyalty in confidential situations.
#10
Which of the following is an example of a social dilemma?
Deciding whether to recycle or throw away plastic bottles
ExplanationChoosing between personal benefit and collective well-being.
#11
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals conform to the group's behavior despite personal disagreement?
Social conformity
ExplanationAdopting group behavior even if it conflicts with personal beliefs.
#12
What is the term for the tendency to favor information confirming existing beliefs while ignoring contradictory evidence?
Confirmation bias
ExplanationPreferring information that validates preconceptions.
#13
What is the term for the tendency to attribute other people's behaviors to internal characteristics while ignoring situational factors?
Fundamental attribution error
ExplanationOveremphasizing personal traits in judging others.
#14
What is the term for the tendency to overestimate the influence of internal factors and underestimate the influence of external factors when making judgments about others?
Fundamental attribution error
ExplanationAttributing others' actions to internal traits over external circumstances.
#15
What is the term for the tendency to conform to a group's norms even when they conflict with one's own beliefs or values?
Social conformity
ExplanationAdjusting behavior to match group standards.
#16
What is the term for the tendency to attribute one's own actions to external factors while attributing others' actions to internal factors?
Self-serving bias
ExplanationExplaining personal behavior as influenced by external factors.