Psychological Processes in Social Behavior Quiz

Test your knowledge on attribution, conformity, self-assessment, group dynamics, and persuasion with this comprehensive social psychology quiz.

#1

Which concept suggests that people tend to attribute others' behaviors to internal factors such as personality traits?

Social facilitation
Fundamental attribution error
Group polarization
Cognitive dissonance
#2

What term describes the tendency to conform to the group's norms in order to fit in or be accepted?

Social loafing
Groupthink
Normative influence
Deindividuation
#3

Which theory proposes that individuals evaluate their opinions and abilities by comparing themselves to others for accurate self-assessment?

Social identity theory
Self-perception theory
Social comparison theory
Elaboration likelihood model
#4

What is the term for the tendency to adjust one's behavior or thinking to coincide with a group standard?

Conformity
Compliance
Obedience
Acculturation
#5

Which term describes the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working collectively on a task?

Social loafing
Deindividuation
Group polarization
Normative influence
#6

What is the term for the discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs or engaging in behaviors that are inconsistent with one's attitudes?

Groupthink
Social facilitation
Cognitive dissonance
Conformity
#7

Which theory suggests that individuals are more likely to comply with a request if it is preceded by smaller, more reasonable requests?

Elaboration likelihood model
Foot-in-the-door technique
Door-in-the-face technique
Low-ball technique
#8

What is the term for the tendency for individuals to perform better on simple or well-learned tasks when in the presence of others?

Social loafing
Social facilitation
Groupthink
Conformity
#9

According to the concept of social identity theory, what is the process through which individuals categorize themselves and others into social groups?

Social comparison
Social categorization
Social identification
Social conformity
#10

According to social identity theory, what does ingroup favoritism refer to?

Preference for individuals outside of one's social group
Preference for individuals within one's social group
Preference for individuals from different cultures
Preference for individuals with similar personalities
#11

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated to achieve and maintain consistency in their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors?

Elaboration likelihood model
Self-perception theory
Cognitive dissonance theory
Social comparison theory
#12

What concept describes the tendency for group discussion to enhance group members' initial attitudes or positions?

Group polarization
Social facilitation
Deindividuation
Obedience
#13

According to the elaboration likelihood model, which route to persuasion involves thoughtful consideration of arguments and evidence?

Central route
Peripheral route
Indirect route
Direct route
#14

What is the term for the strengthening of an individual's pre-existing attitudes or beliefs through group discussion?

Groupthink
Social facilitation
Group polarization
Normative influence

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