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

Social loafing

Explanation

Reduced individual effort in a group setting.

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

Social loafing

Explanation

Reduced effort when part of a group, relying on others.

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

Social learning theory

Explanation

Learning through observation and imitation of others.

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

Conformity

Explanation

Adapting to group norms or expectations.

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

Laughing at a joke because others are laughing

Explanation

Conforming to gain acceptance or avoid rejection.

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

Normative social influence

Explanation

Conforming to fit in with a group, regardless of personal beliefs.

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

Milgram's obedience study

Explanation

Investigated willingness to obey authority figures, even to the extent of harming others.

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

Increased group size

Explanation

More people in a group lead to greater pressure to conform.

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

Groupthink

Explanation

Group members prioritize consensus over critical evaluation.

#10

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

The phenomenon where individuals are less likely to help in the presence of others

Explanation

Reduced likelihood of intervention in emergencies when others are present.

#11

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

Conformity

Explanation

Changing behavior or beliefs to fit with a group.

#12

Which psychologist proposed the concept of 'groupthink'?

Irving Janis

Explanation

The tendency of a group to prioritize harmony and consensus over critical thinking.

#13

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

In-group, out-group, and reference group

Explanation

Categorizing oneself and others into different social groups.

#14

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

Central route

Explanation

Systematic processing of information based on its content and relevance.

#15

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

Group polarization

Explanation

Tendency for group discussion to enhance initial inclinations.

#16

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

Presence of dissenting peers

Explanation

Opposing views reduce obedience to authority.

#17

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

Evaluation apprehension

Explanation

Reduced performance due to fear of being judged.

#18

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

Deindividuation

Explanation

Diminished self-awareness and responsibility in groups.

Social Influence and Performance Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which psychologist proposed the concept of 'groupthink'?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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