#1
Which of the following best describes peer influence?
It refers to the impact that individuals of similar age or status have on each other.
It is the influence of parents on their children's decisions.
It is the impact of societal norms on an individual's behavior.
It is the influence of teachers on students' academic performance.
#2
In the context of decision-making, what is social proof?
It is the tendency to conform to the actions or opinions of others.
It is the process of gathering opinions from social media platforms.
It is the evidence provided by friends to support a decision.
It is the idea of consulting experts before making a decision.
#3
Which of the following is an example of peer pressure?
A student studying hard to achieve good grades.
A teenager trying drugs because their friends are doing it.
An individual making a decision based on logical reasoning.
A person following safety guidelines at work.
#4
What psychological phenomenon explains why people may conform to a group's decision even if they privately disagree?
Groupthink
Cognitive Dissonance
Confirmation Bias
Deindividuation
#5
What term describes the tendency for group members to withhold contrary opinions when making decisions?
Pluralistic Ignorance
Group Polarization
Social Facilitation
Groupthink
#6
Which of the following is NOT a potential positive outcome of peer influence?
Improved academic performance
Adoption of healthy habits
Increased risk-taking behavior
Enhanced social skills
#7
Which theory suggests that people conform to the actions of others because they believe those others possess superior knowledge about the situation?
Social Identity Theory
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
Normative Social Influence
Informational Social Influence
#8
What is the term used to describe the tendency to conform to a group's norms in order to fit in and avoid rejection?
Groupthink
Social Facilitation
Normative Social Influence
Deindividuation
#9
Which factor is NOT typically associated with increased susceptibility to peer influence?
Low self-esteem
Strong parental guidance
Desire for social acceptance
Adolescent developmental stage
#10
What concept suggests that individuals in a group tend to make more extreme decisions than they would individually?
Group Polarization
Social Loafing
Bystander Effect
Pluralistic Ignorance
#11
What term describes the phenomenon where individuals in a group are less likely to provide assistance to a person in need due to diffusion of responsibility?
Social Loafing
Bystander Effect
Deindividuation
Conformity
#12
Which of the following factors can mitigate the negative effects of peer pressure?
Low self-efficacy
Strong personal values
Lack of parental involvement
Desire for conformity
#13
In decision-making, what is the term for the irrational escalation of commitment to a course of action?
Group Polarization
Confirmation Bias
Sunk Cost Fallacy
Bystander Effect
#14
Which theory of decision-making proposes that individuals make choices by weighing the potential costs and benefits of each option?
Rational Choice Theory
Prospect Theory
Behavioral Economics Theory
Anchoring and Adjustment Heuristic
#15
According to the Elaboration Likelihood Model, what determines whether individuals will process persuasive messages deeply or superficially?
The credibility of the source
The level of personal relevance
The presence of social proof
The frequency of exposure
#16
According to the reactance theory, what might happen when individuals feel their freedom of choice is threatened?
They conform to group norms
They experience cognitive dissonance
They rebel against the perceived threat
They engage in social loafing
#17
According to the social identity theory, what influences an individual's self-concept and behavior?
Personal traits
Social comparison
Group membership
Cultural norms