#1
Which of the following is an example of social cognition?
Remembering a friend's birthday
ExplanationSocial cognition involves processing social information, such as remembering personal details about others.
#2
What is the fundamental attribution error?
Attributing one's behavior to internal factors and underestimating situational influences
ExplanationIt's the tendency to attribute others' behavior to internal characteristics while disregarding situational factors.
#3
Which theory suggests that people infer others' attitudes and beliefs by observing their behavior?
Attribution theory
ExplanationAttribution theory focuses on how individuals interpret the causes of behavior observed in others.
#4
In social psychology, what is the term for the tendency to conform to the majority opinion, even if it goes against one's beliefs?
Normative social influence
ExplanationNormative social influence occurs when individuals conform to gain approval or avoid disapproval.
#5
What is the term for the tendency to attribute others' behaviors to internal characteristics while disregarding situational factors?
Fundamental attribution error
ExplanationFundamental attribution error is the tendency to overemphasize dispositional factors and underestimate situational influences.
#6
Which concept suggests that individuals tend to conform to a group's decision due to a desire for approval and acceptance?
Normative social influence
ExplanationNormative social influence refers to conforming to social norms to gain acceptance or approval.
#7
What term describes the tendency to believe that one would have predicted an event after it has already occurred?
Hindsight bias
ExplanationHindsight bias is the inclination to see events as more predictable after they have occurred.
#8
What is the term for the process by which we interpret, analyze, and remember information about our social world?
Social cognition
ExplanationSocial cognition involves how individuals perceive, interpret, and understand social information.
#9
According to the self-serving bias, individuals are more likely to attribute their successes to __________ and their failures to __________.
internal factors; external factors
ExplanationSelf-serving bias involves attributing successes to internal factors and failures to external factors to maintain self-esteem.
#10
Which theory suggests that individuals form impressions of others based on three factors: warmth, competence, and perceived threat?
Stereotype content model
ExplanationThe stereotype content model posits that individuals judge others based on perceived warmth, competence, and perceived threat.