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Which term describes the tendency to conform to group norms in order to fit in?

Conformity

Explanation

Conforming to group norms to fit in.

What is the term for the tendency for individuals to perform better on tasks when in the presence of others?

Social facilitation

Explanation

Improved performance in the presence of others.

Which term describes the situation where individuals lose their sense of self-awareness and responsibility in a group setting?

Deindividuation

Explanation

Loss of self-awareness in a group setting.

Which term describes the tendency for individuals to conform to the majority opinion, even if that opinion is incorrect?

Conformity

Explanation

Conforming to majority opinion, even if incorrect.

Which term describes the phenomenon where individuals exert less effort in a group task compared to when working alone?

Social loafing

Explanation

Reduced effort in group tasks compared to individual tasks.

What experiment famously demonstrated the power of social influence, where participants were asked to deliver electric shocks to others?

The Milgram Experiment

Explanation

Demonstrated social influence through electric shock delivery.

Which term describes the phenomenon where individuals in a group tend to exert less effort when working collectively compared to when individually accountable?

Social loafing

Explanation

Reduced effort in group tasks compared to individual tasks.

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

Conformity

Explanation

Behavior change due to real or imagined group pressure.

Which theory suggests that people learn appropriate behavior by observing and imitating others?

Social learning theory

Explanation

Learning behavior through observation and imitation.

#10

In the context of social influence, what does the term 'normative influence' refer to?

The influence of group norms

Explanation

Influence based on adherence to group norms.

#11

Who conducted the famous 'Robbers Cave Experiment' to study intergroup conflict and cooperation?

Muzafer Sherif

Explanation

Study on intergroup conflict and cooperation.

#12

What is the term for the tendency for individuals to adjust their behavior or thinking toward a group standard?

Conformity

Explanation

Adjusting behavior to a group standard.

#13

Who proposed the theory of cognitive dissonance?

Leon Festinger

Explanation

Proposed the theory of cognitive dissonance.

#14

What does the term 'reactance' refer to in the context of social influence?

The motivation to assert one's independence by rejecting attempts to control behavior

Explanation

Motivation to assert independence by rejecting control.

#15

Who conducted the study on obedience to authority figures, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to others?

Stanley Milgram

Explanation

Study on obedience to authority with electric shocks.

#16

Which term refers to the tendency to conform to the behaviors or opinions of others in order to be accepted by them?

Conformity

Explanation

Conforming to be accepted by others.

#17

Which factor did Solomon Asch's conformity experiments reveal as having a significant impact on conformity levels?

Presence of a dissenter

Explanation

Presence of a dissenter affecting conformity.

#18

Which term describes the tendency for individuals to conform to the opinions or behaviors of others because they believe those others are more knowledgeable or better informed?

Informational influence

Explanation

Conforming due to perceived knowledge or information.

#19

According to the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM), what are the two main routes to persuasion?

Central and peripheral routes

Explanation

Persuasion through central and peripheral routes.

#20

Which psychological phenomenon involves the tendency for group discussion to lead to more extreme attitudes or decisions?

Group polarization

Explanation

Group discussion leading to extreme attitudes or decisions.

#21

According to social identity theory, what three processes are involved in the formation of a person's identity within a social group?

Social comparison, social categorization, and social identification

Explanation

Processes in forming identity within a social group.

#22

Which psychological theory emphasizes the role of social norms and expectations in shaping behavior?

Social norms theory

Explanation

Emphasizes social norms in shaping behavior.

#23

In the context of social influence, what is the term for the strategy of changing someone's attitudes or behaviors through direct requests?

Compliance

Explanation

Changing attitudes or behaviors through direct requests.

#24

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals become part of a group and lose their individual identities?

Deindividuation

Explanation

Losing individual identities in a group.

#25

According to social identity theory, what influences an individual's level of identification with a particular group?

The perceived similarity between the individual and other group members

Explanation

Perceived similarity influencing group identification.

Social Influence in Psychology Quiz

Which term describes the tendency to conform to group norms in order to fit in?

What is the term for the tendency for individuals to perform better on tasks when in the presence of others?

Which term describes the situation where individuals lose their sense of self-awareness and responsibility in a group setting?

Which term describes the tendency for individuals to conform to the majority opinion, even if that opinion is incorrect?

Which term describes the phenomenon where individuals exert less effort in a group task compared to when working alone?

What experiment famously demonstrated the power of social influence, where participants were asked to deliver electric shocks to others?

Which term describes the phenomenon where individuals in a group tend to exert less effort when working collectively compared to when individually accountable?

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

Which theory suggests that people learn appropriate behavior by observing and imitating others?

In the context of social influence, what does the term 'normative influence' refer to?

Who conducted the famous 'Robbers Cave Experiment' to study intergroup conflict and cooperation?

What is the term for the tendency for individuals to adjust their behavior or thinking toward a group standard?

Who proposed the theory of cognitive dissonance?

What does the term 'reactance' refer to in the context of social influence?

Who conducted the study on obedience to authority figures, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to others?

Which term refers to the tendency to conform to the behaviors or opinions of others in order to be accepted by them?

Which factor did Solomon Asch's conformity experiments reveal as having a significant impact on conformity levels?

Which term describes the tendency for individuals to conform to the opinions or behaviors of others because they believe those others are more knowledgeable or better informed?

According to the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM), what are the two main routes to persuasion?

Which psychological phenomenon involves the tendency for group discussion to lead to more extreme attitudes or decisions?

According to social identity theory, what three processes are involved in the formation of a person's identity within a social group?

Which psychological theory emphasizes the role of social norms and expectations in shaping behavior?

In the context of social influence, what is the term for the strategy of changing someone's attitudes or behaviors through direct requests?

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals become part of a group and lose their individual identities?

According to social identity theory, what influences an individual's level of identification with a particular group?

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