#1
In the context of social influence, what does the term 'conformity' refer to?
The process of persuasion
The influence of minority opinions
Adjusting one's behavior to match group norms
The impact of informational influence
#2
What is the concept of social loafing in group dynamics?
Increased individual effort in group tasks
Decreased individual effort in group tasks
Effective communication within groups
Enhanced creativity in group settings
#3
In social psychology, what does the term 'ingroup' refer to?
A group to which an individual does not belong
A group to which an individual belongs and identifies with
A temporary gathering of individuals
A group with conflicting interests
#4
What is the social facilitation effect in the context of group performance?
Improved performance in the presence of others
Decreased performance in the presence of others
No impact on individual performance
Equal performance in group and individual settings
#5
What is the role of social norms in shaping behavior according to the social norm theory?
Directing individuals toward unconventional behavior
Influencing behavior through shared expectations
Promoting cognitive dissonance
Enhancing individual autonomy
#6
Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong tie in social networks?
High frequency of interaction
Low emotional intensity
Limited trust
Sparse communication
#7
What is the primary focus of the Social Identity Theory?
Individual personality traits
Group membership and identification
Social norms and values
Interpersonal relationships
#8
What is the bystander effect in social psychology?
Increased helping behavior in groups
Decreased likelihood of helping in the presence of others
Enhanced empathy in social situations
Greater conformity in emergency situations
#9
What is the primary focus of the social exchange theory?
Power dynamics in social relationships
Economic factors in interpersonal interactions
Mutual benefits and costs in relationships
Group cohesion and identity
#10
Which factor is associated with the foot-in-the-door technique?
Creating a sense of urgency
Starting with a large request before making a smaller one
Making a large initial request
Providing a limited-time offer
#11
Which factor is associated with normative social influence?
Desire for accuracy
Desire for social approval
Expertise of the information source
Cognitive dissonance
#12
Which concept is central to the elaboration likelihood model (ELM) of persuasion?
Social norms
Cognitive dissonance
Central and peripheral routes
Reciprocity principle
#13
Which factor is a key component of social contagion?
Individual autonomy
Isolation from social networks
Emotional arousal and mimicry
Cognitive dissonance
#14
Which cognitive bias is associated with the false consensus effect?
Confirmation bias
Availability heuristic
Assumed similarity to others
Fundamental attribution error
#15
What is the central idea behind the social cognitive theory of aggression?
Biological determinants of aggression
Observational learning and imitation
Role of genetics in aggressive behavior
Social norms promoting aggression