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Psychological Processes and Social Influence Quiz

#1

Which psychological process involves changing one's behavior or beliefs to match those of others?

Conformity
Explanation

Adjusting behavior or beliefs to align with group norms

#2

What is the name of the phenomenon where individuals in a group tend to exert less effort when working collectively compared to when working individually?

Social loafing
Explanation

Reduced effort in group settings

#3

In social psychology, what does the term 'ingroup' refer to?

A group to which an individual belongs and identifies with
Explanation

Group an individual belongs to and identifies with

#4

Who conducted the famous obedience experiments in the 1960s, demonstrating the willingness of participants to obey authority figures even when it involved harming others?

Stanley Milgram
Explanation

Demonstrated obedience to authority

#5

In Asch's conformity experiments, participants were asked to do what?

Choose the correct line from a set
Explanation

Selecting correct line from options to conform

#6

What is the central idea behind cognitive dissonance theory?

People seek consistency between their beliefs and actions
Explanation

Discomfort caused by inconsistency in beliefs and actions

#7

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

Actor-observer bias
Explanation

Attributing differently to self and others' actions

#8

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences conformity?

Physical attractiveness
Explanation

Not a significant factor in conformity

#9

Which theory suggests that people are motivated to maintain a favorable self-concept and will seek out information that confirms their existing beliefs and attitudes?

Confirmation bias theory
Explanation

Seeking information confirming existing beliefs

#10

Which phenomenon involves a decrease in the perceived responsibility of individuals in a group setting, leading to a reduced likelihood of intervention in emergencies?

Diffusion of responsibility
Explanation

Reduced sense of responsibility in groups

#11

What does the bystander effect refer to?

The increased likelihood of helping others in the presence of few or no other bystanders
Explanation

Decreased likelihood of intervention with more bystanders

#12

Who proposed the elaboration likelihood model of persuasion?

Richard Petty and John Cacioppo
Explanation

Model explaining how people are persuaded

#13

According to the social identity theory, what is a key factor influencing intergroup behavior?

Identification with a social group
Explanation

Identification with a group affects behavior

#14

According to social identity theory, what is one strategy individuals may use to enhance their self-esteem?

Maximizing differences between the ingroup and outgroup
Explanation

Enhancing self-esteem through group distinctions

#15

Who proposed the theory of planned behavior, which suggests that behavior is influenced by attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control?

Icek Ajzen and Martin Fishbein
Explanation

Theory on behavior influenced by attitudes and norms

#16

Who proposed the self-perception theory, suggesting that individuals come to understand their attitudes and beliefs by observing their own behavior?

Daryl Bem
Explanation

Theory on understanding attitudes through behavior observation

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