#1
Which theory suggests that people are motivated to fulfill a hierarchy of needs?
Cognitive dissonance theory
Drive reduction theory
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Social exchange theory
#2
What does the mere exposure effect suggest?
Repeated exposure to something increases liking for it
Exposure to negativity decreases liking
Exposure has no effect on liking
Exposure increases aggression
#3
What is the term for the process by which individuals evaluate their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and abilities in relation to others?
Self-esteem
Social comparison
Self-concept
Self-efficacy
#4
What is the term for the tendency to favor one's own group over other groups?
In-group bias
Out-group homogeneity
Ethnocentrism
Social identity
#5
Which term refers to the discomfort that arises when our attitudes and behaviors are inconsistent?
Self-perception theory
Social comparison theory
Cognitive dissonance
Actor-observer bias
#6
What term refers to the tendency to attribute our own behavior to external, situational factors while attributing the behavior of others to internal, dispositional factors?
Self-serving bias
Fundamental attribution error
Confirmation bias
Cognitive dissonance
#7
According to the bystander effect, what happens when there are more people present in an emergency situation?
Individuals are less likely to help
Individuals are more likely to help
Individuals help at the same rate as when alone
Individuals panic and do not help
#8
Which term describes the tendency for individuals to perform better on tasks when in the presence of others?
Social facilitation
Groupthink
Deindividuation
Social loafing
#9
Which term describes the tendency for individuals to conform to the majority opinion, even if it goes against their own beliefs?
Social facilitation
Group polarization
Conformity
Groupthink
#10
According to social identity theory, what contributes to our sense of self-esteem?
Personal accomplishments only
Group memberships and social comparisons
Genetic predispositions
Cultural influences
#11
What does the Stanford prison experiment demonstrate about social behavior?
The power of authority and obedience
The impact of social norms
The role of group polarization
The influence of deindividuation