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Social Influence Theories and Concepts Quiz

#1

Which theory suggests that people learn from one another, via observation, imitation, and modeling?

Social Learning Theory
Explanation

Learning through observation, imitation, and modeling.

#2

What is the key idea behind the social identity theory?

People categorize themselves and others into in-groups and out-groups
Explanation

Categorizing individuals into in-groups and out-groups.

#3

What is the main difference between compliance and obedience?

Compliance is voluntary, while obedience is typically mandatory.
Explanation

Voluntary vs. mandatory adherence to requests.

#4

What is the primary difference between informational social influence and normative social influence?

Informational social influence is based on the desire to be correct, while normative social influence is based on the desire to be liked.
Explanation

Seeking correctness vs. seeking acceptance.

#5

According to the elaboration likelihood model (ELM) of persuasion, which route involves deep processing of information?

Central route
Explanation

Route involving thorough processing of information.

#6

Which concept refers to the tendency for individuals to perform better when in the presence of others?

Social facilitation
Explanation

Improved performance in the presence of others.

#7

Which term describes the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working collectively in a group?

Social loafing
Explanation

Reduced individual effort in group settings.

#8

In the context of conformity, what is the Asch effect?

The tendency to conform to group norms in an ambiguous situation
Explanation

Conforming to group norms in uncertain situations.

#9

According to social impact theory, which factor influences the extent of social impact?

All of the above
Explanation

Strength, immediacy, and number of people influencing behavior.

#10

Which theory posits that individuals adjust their attitudes or behaviors to align with a group standard?

Normative Social Influence
Explanation

Conforming to group norms to gain acceptance.

#11

Which factor is NOT a component of the social impact theory?

Consistency
Explanation

Not a determinant factor in social impact theory.

#12

What is the central idea behind the bystander effect?

People are less likely to help in an emergency when others are present
Explanation

Reduced likelihood of helping in the presence of others.

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