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Social Dynamics Quiz

#1

Which term refers to the tendency of people to conform to the behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs of groups?

Social conformity
Explanation

Individuals conform to group norms.

#2

Which concept refers to the process by which individuals evaluate themselves based on how they compare to others?

Social comparison
Explanation

Self-evaluation relative to others.

#3

Which theory posits that individuals tend to affiliate with others who are similar to themselves in terms of various characteristics?

Homophily theory
Explanation

Attraction to similar individuals.

#4

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated to seek belongingness, affection, and acceptance from others?

Attachment theory
Explanation

Human need for social connection.

#5

Which sociologist introduced the concept of 'the looking-glass self'?

Charles Horton Cooley
Explanation

Self-concept shaped by society.

#6

Who coined the term 'groupthink'?

Irving Janis
Explanation

Group decision-making tendency towards conformity.

#7

Which theory posits that individuals seek to maintain balance in their social relationships by adjusting their attitudes or beliefs?

Balance theory
Explanation

Maintaining consistency in beliefs and attitudes.

#8

Who proposed the theory of 'social identity'?

Henri Tajfel
Explanation

Identification with social groups.

#9

Which sociologist introduced the concept of 'anomie'?

Émile Durkheim
Explanation

Social instability and normlessness.

#10

Who introduced the concept of 'power distance'?

Geert Hofstede
Explanation

Cultural measure of authority acceptance.

#11

What term describes the tendency for people to attribute their own success to internal factors while attributing failure to external factors?

Self-serving bias
Explanation

Attribution tendency for success.

#12

Who conducted the famous 'Stanford prison experiment'?

Philip Zimbardo
Explanation

Study on power dynamics in prisons.

#13

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need must be fulfilled before an individual can strive for higher-level needs like self-esteem and self-actualization?

Physiological needs
Explanation

Basic survival needs.

#14

What term describes the tendency for individuals to conform to the expectations of a group or authority figure, often leading to unethical behavior?

Obedience
Explanation

Compliance to authority.

#15

Who proposed the concept of 'the power of the situation'?

Philip Zimbardo
Explanation

Environment's impact on behavior.

#16

Who proposed the concept of 'six degrees of separation'?

Stanley Milgram
Explanation

Idea of interconnectedness between people.

#17

What term describes the tendency of people to exert less effort when working collectively in a group than when working individually?

Social loafing
Explanation

Reduced individual effort in group tasks.

#18

What term describes the weakening of social bonds and connections within a society?

Anomie
Explanation

Breakdown of social cohesion.

#19

According to Émile Durkheim, what type of suicide occurs due to excessive regulation and societal control?

Fatalistic suicide
Explanation

Suicide due to oppressive control.

#20

Who proposed the 'triangular theory of love'?

Robert Sternberg
Explanation

Model of different aspects of love.

#21

What term describes the phenomenon where individuals exert more effort in a group setting to achieve a common goal compared to when working individually?

Social facilitation
Explanation

Enhanced performance in groups.

#22

Who proposed the concept of 'social capital'?

Pierre Bourdieu
Explanation

Value derived from social relationships.

#23

Which phenomenon describes the tendency of individuals to perform better on simple tasks and worse on complex tasks when in the presence of others?

Social facilitation
Explanation

Task performance influenced by others.

#24

What term describes the tendency for individuals to adjust their behavior or attitudes to match those of a group, even if it goes against their own beliefs?

Conformity
Explanation

Adopting group norms.

#25

Who conducted the famous 'Robbers Cave experiment'?

Muzafer Sherif
Explanation

Study on intergroup conflict.

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