#1
Which term refers to the tendency to prioritize information that confirms preexisting beliefs or hypotheses?
Confirmation bias
Cognitive dissonance
Social loafing
Pluralistic ignorance
#2
What is a primary factor contributing to the bystander effect?
Diffusion of responsibility
Increased empathy
Enhanced sense of urgency
Heightened individual accountability
#3
Which psychological concept refers to the tendency to attribute one's own thoughts and feelings to others?
Empathy
Projection
Stereotyping
Confirmation bias
#4
Which factor is most likely to influence conformity in unfamiliar social situations?
High self-esteem
Cultural diversity
Group size
Intellectual independence
#5
What term describes the phenomenon where people tend to overestimate the extent to which others share their beliefs, behaviors, and attitudes?
False consensus effect
Social loafing
Pluralistic ignorance
Reciprocity norm
#6
In unfamiliar social situations, what does the concept of 'social facilitation' suggest?
People perform worse when observed by others
Performance on simple tasks improves when in the presence of others
People conform less in the presence of a group
People are more likely to engage in groupthink
#7
Which phenomenon involves individuals exerting less effort when working collectively compared to individually?
Social facilitation
Group polarization
Social loafing
Reciprocity norm
#8
What term describes the tendency to conform to a group's norms even when they contradict one's own beliefs?
Social facilitation
Normative social influence
Informational social influence
Reciprocity norm
#9
What does the concept of 'in-group bias' suggest about group interactions?
People tend to favor members of other groups over their own
Individuals prioritize personal interests over group interests
There is a tendency to favor members of one's own group over others
Groups collaborate more effectively with diverse members
#10
In unfamiliar situations, which factor is likely to influence one's perception of authority figures?
Cultural diversity
Group cohesion
Uniform or status symbols
Intellectual independence
#11
What concept refers to the tendency to attribute others' behaviors to internal characteristics while attributing our own behaviors to external factors?
Fundamental attribution error
Actor-observer bias
Self-serving bias
Confirmation bias
#12
What term describes the tendency to conform to a group's decisions to maintain harmony and avoid conflict?
Social facilitation
Group polarization
Groupthink
Deindividuation
#13
Which psychological concept involves the tendency to overestimate the role of dispositional factors and underestimate the influence of situational factors when explaining others' behavior?
Self-serving bias
Fundamental attribution error
Confirmation bias
Actor-observer bias
#14
What term describes the tendency to conform to a group's norms because one believes the group possesses superior knowledge?
Normative social influence
Informational social influence
Conformity bias
Obedience
#15
Which concept refers to the tendency to explain one's own behavior based on external factors rather than internal characteristics?
Self-serving bias
Actor-observer bias
Fundamental attribution error
Confirmation bias
#16
What term describes the tendency to conform to group decisions in order to gain approval or avoid rejection?
Obedience
Social facilitation
Normative social influence
Informational social influence
#17
Which psychological concept involves the tendency to judge others based on our own background, experiences, and culture?
Confirmation bias
Stereotyping
Fundamental attribution error
Projection
#18
What term describes the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working collectively compared to when working individually?
Social loafing
Groupthink
Deindividuation
Social facilitation
#19
In the context of unfamiliar situations, what is a common effect of cognitive dissonance?
Increased certainty in one's beliefs
Seeking information that confirms existing beliefs
Reduced discomfort by altering beliefs
Embracing ambiguity and uncertainty
#20
What is a potential drawback of groupthink in unfamiliar situations?
Enhanced creativity
Improved decision-making
Increased diversity of perspectives
Suppression of dissenting opinions
#21
What does the 'halo effect' suggest about our perceptions in unfamiliar situations?
People tend to make snap judgments based on limited information
Negative traits overshadow positive traits in social evaluations
One's overall positive impression influences judgments of specific traits
People are less likely to conform to social norms
#22
Which factor is often associated with the phenomenon of deindividuation?
Increased self-awareness
Enhanced sense of personal responsibility
Anonymity within a group
Strong individual identity
#23
In unfamiliar situations, what does the 'mere exposure effect' suggest about our attitudes?
Repeated exposure to stimuli increases liking
Exposure to new experiences decreases liking
Initial exposure creates strong negative attitudes
Familiarity leads to increased anxiety
#24
In unfamiliar social situations, what does the 'overjustification effect' suggest about intrinsic motivation?
Extrinsic rewards decrease intrinsic motivation
Extrinsic rewards increase intrinsic motivation
Intrinsic motivation is unaffected by external rewards
Intrinsic motivation leads to decreased performance