#1
Which of the following is an example of normative social influence?
Laughing at a joke because others are laughing, even though you don't find it funny.
ExplanationSocial influence based on the desire to be liked or accepted by a group.
#2
What is the term for adjusting one's behavior or thinking to coincide with a group standard?
Conformity
ExplanationAdapting to group norms or expectations.
#3
What is the term for the tendency for people to exert less effort when they are working collectively on a task?
Social loafing
ExplanationReduced individual effort in group settings.
#4
The phenomenon where the presence of others enhances performance on simple or well-rehearsed tasks is known as:
Social facilitation
ExplanationImproved performance in the presence of others.
#5
Which term refers to the tendency for individuals to reduce effort when working collectively compared to when working individually?
Social loafing
ExplanationDecreased individual effort in group settings.
#6
Which of the following is an example of informational social influence?
Investing in a stock because a financial expert recommends it
ExplanationAdopting behaviors or beliefs based on information from others.
#7
Which term refers to the tendency for individuals to conform to the group's decision or opinion, even if they personally disagree?
Conformity
ExplanationAdhering to group consensus despite personal reservations.
#8
The Asch conformity experiments demonstrated the power of:
Majority influence
ExplanationThe impact of group opinion on individual decision-making.
#9
Which theory proposes that people are more likely to comply with a request if it is preceded by smaller, more reasonable requests?
Foot-in-the-door phenomenon
ExplanationStarting with small requests to gain eventual compliance.
#10
Which of the following factors increases the likelihood of conformity?
Increased group unanimity
ExplanationGreater agreement within a group leads to increased conformity.
#11
Which term refers to the loss of self-awareness and self-restraint occurring in group situations?
Deindividuation
ExplanationDiminished sense of individual identity and accountability in groups.
#12
Which of the following factors is associated with an increase in obedience to authority?
Perceived legitimacy of authority figure
ExplanationThe belief that the authority figure's commands are valid or appropriate.
#13
What is the term for the modification of individual opinions in a group setting toward a more extreme position?
Group polarization
ExplanationGroup discussion leading to more extreme viewpoints than held by individual members initially.
#14
Which term describes the phenomenon where people in a group tend to share similar attitudes and beliefs?
Group polarization
ExplanationEnhancement of prevailing attitudes through group discussion.
#15
In the Stanford prison experiment, participants assigned the role of guards exhibited:
Abusive behavior toward prisoners
ExplanationDemonstration of power dynamics and role influence in a simulated prison setting.