#1
Which of the following best defines social conformity?
The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms
ExplanationAlignment with group norms.
#2
What term is used to describe the phenomenon where the presence of others enhances individual performance on simple or well-learned tasks?
Social facilitation
ExplanationImproved performance with others present.
#3
The Bystander Effect suggests that individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when:
Other people are present
ExplanationReduced help in the presence of others.
#4
Which type of social influence is most closely associated with the phenomenon of 'peer pressure'?
Normative social influence
ExplanationInfluence to fit in with peers.
#5
Asch's conformity experiments primarily demonstrated that:
People may conform to group expectations even when they believe the group may be wrong
ExplanationConforming despite personal disagreement.
#6
Which concept explains the change of behavior to meet a group's expectations without necessarily changing private beliefs?
Compliance
ExplanationConforming publicly without internal change.
#7
What phenomenon describes individuals exerting less effort in a group due to reduced accountability?
Social loafing
ExplanationReduced effort in group settings.
#8
Which theory suggests that people conform to group norms due to the desire to be correct and to understand the right way to act in a given situation?
Informational social influence
ExplanationConforming to be correct and informed.
#9
Which of the following is NOT a factor that increases conformity in the Asch conformity experiments?
The task being performed in a private setting
ExplanationPrivate setting reduces conformity.
#10
In the context of social influence, what does the term 'normative social influence' refer to?
The influence to conform to be accepted and liked by others
ExplanationConforming to gain acceptance and approval.
#11
What does the Minority Influence theory suggest?
A consistent, confident minority can change the opinions of a majority
ExplanationMinority can sway majority with confidence.
#12
Groupthink is more likely to occur in groups that:
Are highly cohesive and isolated from dissenting viewpoints
ExplanationOccurs in insulated, cohesive groups.
#13
What does the concept of 'social identity theory' primarily focus on?
The categorization of oneself and others into various social groups
ExplanationSelf and others' categorization in groups.
#14
What is the primary difference between compliance and internalization?
Compliance involves public conformity, while internalization involves both public and private conformity.
ExplanationPublic vs. public and private conformity.