#1
Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication?
Gesturing
ExplanationNon-verbal communication encompasses actions like gesturing.
#2
What does 'IQ' stand for in psychology?
Intelligence Quotient
ExplanationIQ stands for Intelligence Quotient, measuring cognitive abilities.
#3
Which term refers to the study of human behavior in social groups?
Sociology
ExplanationSociology studies human behavior within social groups.
#4
What is the concept of 'empathy' primarily concerned with?
Understanding others' feelings
ExplanationEmpathy involves understanding and sharing others' feelings.
#5
What is the term for the phenomenon where people tend to prefer information that confirms their preexisting beliefs?
Confirmation bias
ExplanationConfirmation bias refers to the tendency to favor information aligning with preexisting beliefs.
#6
In a social context, what does the term 'networking' typically refer to?
Building professional relationships
ExplanationNetworking refers to establishing and maintaining professional relationships.
#7
Which term describes the unconscious adoption of behaviors, attitudes, and values from the culture or society?
Socialization
ExplanationSocialization involves adopting behaviors, attitudes, and values from society.
#8
What is the term for the process by which individuals evaluate themselves based on how they compare to others?
Social comparison
ExplanationSocial comparison involves evaluating oneself based on comparisons with others.
#9
Which theory suggests that people are motivated by a hierarchy of needs?
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
ExplanationMaslow's Hierarchy of Needs posits motivation through a hierarchical structure.
#10
What does the 'Dunbar's number' propose in social psychology?
The maximum number of stable relationships a person can maintain
ExplanationDunbar's number suggests a limit on stable relationships a person can maintain.
#11
What is the term for the tendency to attribute others' behavior to internal factors while disregarding external factors?
Fundamental attribution error
ExplanationFundamental attribution error involves attributing behavior to internal factors over external ones.