#1
Which term describes the phenomenon where people conform to the group's norms or expectations?
Conformity
ExplanationIndividuals conform to group norms or expectations.
#2
In the context of social influence, what does the term 'normative social influence' refer to?
The desire to gain social approval
ExplanationNormative social influence involves desiring social approval.
#3
Which term describes the tendency for individuals to expend less effort when working collectively on a task?
Social loafing
ExplanationSocial loafing is the tendency to exert less effort when working in a group.
#4
Which term describes the tendency for individuals to conform to a group's decisions or opinions, even if they do not agree?
Conformity
ExplanationConformity involves conforming to a group's decisions or opinions.
#5
Who conducted the famous 'Milgram Experiment' on obedience to authority figures?
Stanley Milgram
ExplanationStanley Milgram conducted the 'Milgram Experiment' on obedience.
#6
Which theory of cultural change emphasizes the role of minority groups in challenging existing social norms?
Social impact theory
ExplanationMinority groups challenge social norms in social impact theory.
#7
What term describes the tendency to overestimate the intensity and duration of one's emotional reactions to future negative events?
Affective forecasting
ExplanationAffective forecasting involves overestimating emotional reactions to future negative events.
#8
Who proposed the 'Two-factor theory of emotion'?
Stanley Schachter
ExplanationStanley Schachter proposed the 'Two-factor theory of emotion'.
#9
The 'Cultural Lag' theory suggests that:
Material culture changes before non-material culture.
ExplanationMaterial culture changes precede non-material culture in Cultural Lag theory.
#10
Which social psychologist is known for his work on 'groupthink'?
Irving Janis
ExplanationIrving Janis is known for his work on 'groupthink'.
#11
Which term describes the modification or distortion of individual judgment by a group in response to perceived social pressure?
Group polarization
ExplanationGroup polarization involves modifying judgment due to perceived social pressure.
#12
According to Festinger's cognitive dissonance theory, what happens when there is inconsistency between attitudes and behaviors?
People experience discomfort or tension.
ExplanationInconsistency between attitudes and behaviors leads to discomfort or tension.