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Principles of Social Influence Quiz

#1

Which term refers to the phenomenon where people conform to the actions of others in an attempt to undertake behavior in a given situation?

Conformity
Explanation

Conformity is the tendency to align one's behavior with the actions of others.

#2

What term refers to the phenomenon where individuals become less likely to help in an emergency situation when other people are present?

Bystander effect
Explanation

The bystander effect is the phenomenon where individuals are less likely to help in an emergency when others are present.

#3

Who conducted the classic experiment known as the 'Milgram Experiment' on obedience?

Stanley Milgram
Explanation

Stanley Milgram conducted the famous 'Milgram Experiment' to study obedience to authority.

#4

Which theory of social influence suggests that individuals adjust their behaviors or opinions in order to align with group norms?

Normative Social Influence
Explanation

Normative Social Influence posits that individuals conform to group norms to gain social approval.

#5

Which term describes the tendency for individuals to conform to the majority opinion, even if that opinion is clearly incorrect?

Groupthink
Explanation

Groupthink is the tendency to conform to a group's decision, even if it is incorrect, to maintain group harmony.

#6

What is the term used to describe the situation where individuals feel less accountable for their actions when in a group setting?

Deindividuation
Explanation

Deindividuation is the phenomenon where individuals feel less accountable for their actions in a group setting.

#7

Which term refers to the phenomenon where individuals adjust their behavior in response to an explicit or implicit request from others?

Reciprocity
Explanation

Reciprocity is the tendency to adjust behavior in response to explicit or implicit requests from others.

#8

What term describes the tendency for individuals to conform to the expectations of a group in order to gain acceptance or approval?

Normative social influence
Explanation

Normative social influence is the tendency to conform to gain acceptance or approval from a group.

#9

What term describes the tendency for individuals to put forth less effort when working collectively on a task that requires joint effort?

Social loafing
Explanation

Social loafing is the tendency to exert less effort in a group task compared to an individual task.

#10

According to the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM), what determines the route of persuasion that an individual takes?

The motivation and ability to process the message
Explanation

The Elaboration Likelihood Model suggests that the route of persuasion is determined by the individual's motivation and ability to process the message.

#11

According to the door-in-the-face technique, what is the persuasion strategy that involves making a large request that is likely to be refused, followed by a smaller request that is the actual target?

Lowballing
Explanation

The door-in-the-face technique involves making a large request (likely to be refused) followed by a smaller, actual target request.

#12

Who proposed the concept of 'reactance,' which suggests that individuals may react against perceived threats to their freedom by asserting themselves?

Jack Brehm
Explanation

Jack Brehm proposed the concept of 'reactance,' where individuals assert themselves against perceived threats to their freedom.

#13

Who proposed the theory of cognitive dissonance, which suggests that individuals experience discomfort when they hold conflicting beliefs or attitudes?

Leon Festinger
Explanation

Leon Festinger proposed the theory of cognitive dissonance, where individuals experience discomfort with conflicting beliefs or attitudes.

#14

According to social identity theory, what factor influences an individual's self-concept and social behavior?

Group membership
Explanation

Social identity theory states that an individual's self-concept and behavior are influenced by their group membership.

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