Social Influence Theories Quiz

Test your knowledge with these questions on conformity, obedience, and social norms. Explore theories like social identity theory and cognitive dissonance.

#1

Which theory suggests that individuals conform to group pressure in order to be liked and accepted by others?

Social Learning Theory
Social Identity Theory
Normative Social Influence
Informational Social Influence
#2

Who proposed the cognitive dissonance theory?

Stanley Milgram
Leon Festinger
Philip Zimbardo
Solomon Asch
#3

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

Stanford prison experiment
Milgram experiment
Asch conformity experiment
Robber's Cave experiment
#4

Who proposed the social exchange theory?

Irving Janis
Leon Festinger
John Thibaut and Harold Kelley
Muzafer Sherif
#5

Which theory posits that individuals adjust their behavior or thinking based on the actions of others?

Social Comparison Theory
Social Impact Theory
Social Learning Theory
Social Facilitation Theory
#6

The social learning theory emphasizes the role of __________ in shaping behavior.

Cognitive dissonance
Observational learning
Group polarization
Obedience to authority
#7

Who conducted the famous conformity experiment involving participants matching line lengths?

Stanley Milgram
Philip Zimbardo
Muzafer Sherif
Solomon Asch
#8

According to the social impact theory, the likelihood of conformity is influenced by three factors. Which of the following is NOT one of those factors?

Strength
Proximity
Uniformity
Independence
#9

Which theory emphasizes the importance of informational social influence in decision-making, especially when individuals are uncertain about the correct course of action?

Conformity Bias
Normative Social Influence
Informational Social Influence
Obedience to Authority
#10

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

Central route
Peripheral route
Indirect route
Automatic route
#11

Which term refers to the tendency of individuals to exert less effort in a group task when individual contributions are not easily identifiable?

Social loafing
Deindividuation
Group polarization
Groupthink
#12

The foot-in-the-door technique is based on which principle?

Reciprocity
Commitment
Authority
Scarcity
#13

Which theorist is associated with the concept of self-perception theory?

B.F. Skinner
Leon Festinger
Albert Bandura
Daryl Bem
#14

What phenomenon occurs when individuals in a group tend to exert more extreme attitudes compared to their initial individual attitudes?

Groupthink
Group polarization
Social loafing
Deindividuation
#15

What term is used to describe the tendency for individuals to conform to a group decision-making process due to a desire for harmony and conformity?

Group Polarization
Groupthink
Social Facilitation
Deindividuation
#16

According to social identity theory, individuals strive to maintain or enhance their self-esteem by:

Identifying with successful groups
Conforming to majority opinions
Minimizing social comparison
Avoiding social categorization
#17

According to social comparison theory, people are more likely to engage in upward social comparison when:

They feel uncertain about themselves
They want to maintain a positive self-image
They seek approval from others
They are highly similar to others
#18

According to the social identity theory, what is one way individuals can enhance their self-esteem?

By minimizing social comparison
By identifying with successful groups
By avoiding social categorization
By conforming to minority opinions

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