Social Dynamics and Identity Quiz

Test your knowledge of social psychology with questions on social identity, group dynamics, conformity, and more.

#1

What is the term for the process through which individuals acquire their sense of self?

Socialization
Acculturation
Assimilation
Identification
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#2

In sociology, what is the term for a group to which an individual does not belong and may feel opposition or rivalry?

Out-group
Reference group
In-group
Secondary group
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#3

What is the term for the process of learning and internalizing the values, beliefs, and norms of a culture?

Assimilation
Acculturation
Socialization
Cultural relativism
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#4

In sociology, what is the term for a group to which an individual belongs and with which the individual feels a sense of identity?

Out-group
Reference group
In-group
Secondary group
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#5

Which sociologist developed the concept of 'social identity'?

Max Weber
Emile Durkheim
Karl Marx
Henri Tajfel
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#6

Which theory suggests that individuals seek to maximize rewards and minimize costs in relationships?

Social exchange theory
Identity theory
Social learning theory
Social identity theory
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#7

Which term refers to the process of categorizing oneself as a member of a particular social group?

Social differentiation
Social identity
Social comparison
Social integration
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#8

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals conform to group norms in order to be accepted?

Social facilitation
Socialization
Social conformity
Social identity
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#9

Which term describes the process of categorizing others into groups based on characteristics such as race or gender?

Social differentiation
Social comparison
Social categorization
Social identity
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#10

In social psychology, what is the term for the process of comparing oneself to others to evaluate one's own abilities or opinions?

Social comparison
Social differentiation
Social integration
Social identity
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#11

Which concept describes the phenomenon where individuals modify their behavior to fit into a group?

Social conformity
Social identity
Socialization
Social mobility
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#12

Which theory suggests that individuals develop a sense of self through their interactions with others?

Symbolic interactionism
Social exchange theory
Social identity theory
Identity theory
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#13

Which concept describes the process through which individuals come to identify with and feel part of a group?

Social integration
Social differentiation
Social identity
Social comparison
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#14

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals in a group tend to make riskier decisions than they would as individuals?

Group polarization
Groupthink
Social loafing
Social facilitation
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#15

Which theory suggests that individuals have multiple identities that can be activated depending on the context?

Social identity theory
Identity theory
Intersectionality theory
Identity negotiation theory
1 answered
#16

Which concept suggests that individuals may feel a sense of belonging or attachment to a group even if they do not personally identify with the group?

Social integration
Social identity
Social cohesion
Social categorization
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