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Social Dynamics and Human Behavior Quiz

#1

Which theory suggests that individuals tend to conform to the majority opinion within a group?

Social Influence Theory
Explanation

Theory suggesting individuals conform to group majority.

#2

What is the phenomenon where people tend to perform better on tasks when they are being watched by others?

Social Facilitation
Explanation

People perform better when observed.

#3

What is the term for the tendency of individuals to conform to a group's decision-making process, even if it goes against their own beliefs?

Groupthink
Explanation

Conforming to group decisions despite personal beliefs.

#4

Which theory posits that individuals are motivated by a desire to maintain a favorable self-concept?

Cognitive Dissonance Theory
Explanation

Motivation to maintain self-concept.

#5

Which theory suggests that people's behavior is influenced by their observation of others' behaviors, attitudes, and outcomes?

Social Cognitive Theory
Explanation

Behavior influenced by observation.

#6

Which concept suggests that individuals from similar backgrounds are more likely to form interpersonal relationships?

Homophily
Explanation

Similar backgrounds promote relationships.

#7

According to social identity theory, what contributes to the formation of an individual's social identity?

All of the above
Explanation

Various factors shape social identity.

#8

What term describes the tendency of individuals to attribute their own successes to internal factors and failures to external factors?

Self-Serving Bias
Explanation

Attributing success internally and failure externally.

#9

Which concept refers to the tendency to favor information that confirms pre-existing beliefs or hypotheses?

Confirmation Bias
Explanation

Preferring information confirming existing beliefs.

#10

What concept describes the tendency of individuals to underestimate the impact of situational factors and overestimate the influence of personal characteristics on behavior?

Fundamental Attribution Error
Explanation

Underestimating situational impact on behavior.

#11

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

Social Loafing
Explanation

Less effort in group tasks.

#12

According to the bystander effect, what factor decreases the likelihood of individuals intervening in emergency situations?

Presence of more bystanders
Explanation

More bystanders decrease intervention likelihood.

#13

Which term describes the phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when others are present?

Bystander Effect
Explanation

Reduced help in presence of others.

#14

What term describes the tendency of individuals to exert more effort when working collectively on a task compared to when working alone?

Social Facilitation
Explanation

Increased effort in group tasks.

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