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Psychological Influences on Social Behavior Quiz

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Which of the following is an example of normative social influence?

Laughing at a joke because others are laughing, even though it's not funny.

Explanation

Conforming to gain social approval.

According to social learning theory, learning occurs through:

Observation and imitation

Explanation

Learning by observing and copying others.

Which psychological concept refers to the tendency to attribute one's own actions to external causes while attributing others' actions to internal causes?

Fundamental attribution error

Explanation

Attributing internal motives to others and external factors to oneself.

In social psychology, the 'bystander effect' suggests that:

People are less likely to help when others are present.

Explanation

Decreased likelihood of assistance in the presence of others.

What does the 'mere exposure effect' in psychology suggest?

Repeated exposure to a stimulus increases liking for it.

Explanation

Growing fondness through repeated exposure.

Which concept in psychology refers to the tendency to conform to the group norm to fit in, even if it means going against one's own beliefs?

Conformity

Explanation

Aligning with group norms despite personal beliefs.

Which principle in social psychology states that we are more likely to comply with a small request after complying with a larger request?

Foot-in-the-door technique

Explanation

Agreeing to a small request after a big one.

According to social identity theory, individuals tend to categorize themselves into groups to enhance their self-esteem. This process is known as:

In-group bias

Explanation

Preference for one's own group over others.

Which theory proposes that people are motivated to maintain consistency between their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors?

Cognitive dissonance theory

Explanation

Seeking harmony between beliefs and actions.

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The Stanford prison experiment, conducted by Philip Zimbardo, aimed to study:

The effects of situational factors on behavior.

Explanation

Impact of environment on behavior.

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Which term in social psychology refers to the tendency for members of a group to lose their individuality and become more focused on the group's goals?

Deindividuation

Explanation

Diminished self-awareness in group settings.

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Which theory in social psychology emphasizes the influence of culture and societal norms on individual behavior?

Social constructionism

Explanation

Impact of culture on behavior.

Psychological Influences on Social Behavior Quiz

Which of the following is an example of normative social influence?

According to social learning theory, learning occurs through:

Which psychological concept refers to the tendency to attribute one's own actions to external causes while attributing others' actions to internal causes?

In social psychology, the 'bystander effect' suggests that:

What does the 'mere exposure effect' in psychology suggest?

Which concept in psychology refers to the tendency to conform to the group norm to fit in, even if it means going against one's own beliefs?

Which principle in social psychology states that we are more likely to comply with a small request after complying with a larger request?

According to social identity theory, individuals tend to categorize themselves into groups to enhance their self-esteem. This process is known as:

Which theory proposes that people are motivated to maintain consistency between their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors?

The Stanford prison experiment, conducted by Philip Zimbardo, aimed to study:

Which term in social psychology refers to the tendency for members of a group to lose their individuality and become more focused on the group's goals?

Which theory in social psychology emphasizes the influence of culture and societal norms on individual behavior?

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