#1
Which of the following best defines social psychology?
The study of individual behavior within social contexts
ExplanationStudy of behavior within social contexts.
#2
What does the bystander effect refer to?
The decrease in likelihood of intervention in an emergency situation when others are present
ExplanationDecrease in intervention in emergencies with others.
#3
Which theory in social psychology focuses on how people explain the causes of behavior?
Attribution theory
ExplanationFocuses on explaining behavior causes.
#4
What is the term used to describe the process of forming judgments and opinions about others based on limited information?
Stereotyping
ExplanationJudging others based on limited information.
#5
What is the fundamental attribution error?
The tendency to attribute others' behavior to external factors and one's own behavior to internal factors
ExplanationTendency to attribute others' behavior to external factors.
#6
Which concept refers to the tendency for individuals to perform better on tasks when they are in the presence of others?
Social facilitation
ExplanationPerforming better in the presence of others.
#7
What is the primary difference between prejudice and discrimination?
Prejudice refers to negative attitudes, while discrimination refers to negative behavior
ExplanationAttitudes versus actual negative behavior.
#8
Which experiment demonstrated the power of obedience to authority figures?
The Milgram experiment
ExplanationDemonstrated obedience to authority.
#9
What is the key concept behind the elaboration likelihood model (ELM) of persuasion?
The nature of the audience's processing of the message
ExplanationAudience's message processing nature.