Social Influence and Performance Quiz

Explore social psychology with our quiz on social influence, conformity, obedience, and group dynamics. Challenge yourself now!

#1

What phenomenon occurs when the presence of others causes individuals to relax their efforts on a task?

Social facilitation
Social loafing
Group polarization
Conformity
#2

What is the term for the tendency for people to exert less effort when they are working collectively on a task?

Social facilitation
Social loafing
Groupthink
Conformity
#3

Which theory suggests that people learn social behaviors through observation and imitation of others?

Social exchange theory
Social cognitive theory
Social identity theory
Social learning theory
#4

Which term refers to the process of adjusting one's behavior or thinking to coincide with a group standard?

Conformity
Compliance
Obedience
Social facilitation
#5

Which of the following is an example of normative social influence?

Laughing at a joke because others are laughing
Following traffic rules to avoid accidents
Studying hard for an exam to achieve good grades
Wearing a mask during a pandemic to protect oneself
#6

What is the term for the tendency to conform to group pressure, even when that pressure conflicts with one's own judgment?

Social facilitation
Social loafing
Social identity
Normative social influence
#7

Which experiment is associated with the concept of obedience to authority?

Stanford prison experiment
Milgram's obedience study
Asch conformity experiment
Zimbardo's prison experiment
#8

Which factor tends to increase the likelihood of conformity in Asch's conformity experiments?

Increased group size
Presence of a dissenter
Greater task difficulty
Decreased unanimity of the group
#9

What term describes a situation where individuals in a group become so focused on reaching a consensus that they ignore alternative viewpoints?

Group polarization
Groupthink
Social facilitation
Normative influence
#10

In the context of social influence, what is the bystander effect?

The tendency for people to be more likely to help others in emergency situations
The phenomenon where individuals are less likely to help in the presence of others
The tendency for people to conform to group norms to avoid social rejection
The effect of social media on shaping public opinion
#11

What is the term for a change in behavior or belief as a result of real or imagined group pressure?

Obedience
Conformity
Compliance
Persuasion
#12

Which psychologist proposed the concept of 'groupthink'?

Solomon Asch
Stanley Milgram
Irving Janis
Philip Zimbardo
#13

According to the social identity theory, people categorize themselves and others into which three levels of identity?

Individual, family, and society
Personal, social, and collective
In-group, out-group, and reference group
Primary, secondary, and tertiary
#14

According to the elaboration likelihood model (ELM), which route to persuasion involves careful consideration of information and its relevance?

Central route
Peripheral route
Dual process route
Indirect route
#15

Which phenomenon describes a strengthening of an individual's original attitudes or beliefs through group discussion?

Social facilitation
Group polarization
Groupthink
Social loafing
#16

Which factor tends to decrease the likelihood of obedience in Milgram's obedience experiments?

Proximity of the authority figure
Presence of dissenting peers
Lack of clear instructions
Emotional distance from the learner
#17

Which psychological phenomenon involves an individual experiencing a decline in performance when they are being watched by others?

Social facilitation
Social loafing
Deindividuation
Evaluation apprehension
#18

Which psychological phenomenon involves a loss of self-awareness and individual accountability in a group setting?

Groupthink
Group polarization
Deindividuation
Social facilitation

Sign In to view more questions.

Sign InSign Up

Quiz Questions with Answers

Forget wasting time on incorrect answers. We deliver the straight-up correct options, along with clear explanations that solidify your understanding.

Test Your Knowledge

Craft your ideal quiz experience by specifying the number of questions and the difficulty level you desire. Dive in and test your knowledge - we have the perfect quiz waiting for you!

Similar Quizzes

Other Quizzes to Explore