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Social Influence Theories Quiz

#1

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

Normative Social Influence
Explanation

Conforming to be liked by the group.

#2

Who proposed the cognitive dissonance theory?

Leon Festinger
Explanation

Leon Festinger proposed cognitive dissonance theory.

#3

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

Milgram experiment
Explanation

Milgram's obedience experiment.

#4

Who proposed the social exchange theory?

John Thibaut and Harold Kelley
Explanation

Proposed by John Thibaut and Harold Kelley.

#5

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

Social Learning Theory
Explanation

Behavioral adjustment based on others' actions.

#6

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

Observational learning
Explanation

Behavioral shaping through observation.

#7

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

Solomon Asch
Explanation

Conformity experiment by 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?

Independence
Explanation

Independence does not influence conformity according to the theory.

#9

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

Informational Social Influence
Explanation

Relying on others' information when uncertain.

#10

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

Central route
Explanation

Deep consideration of arguments.

#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
Explanation

Reduced effort in group tasks.

#12

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

Commitment
Explanation

Building compliance through initial commitment.

#13

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

Daryl Bem
Explanation

Self-perception theory associated with Daryl Bem.

#14

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

Group polarization
Explanation

Group adopting more extreme attitudes.

#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?

Groupthink
Explanation

Conforming for group harmony.

#16

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

Identifying with successful groups
Explanation

Boosting self-esteem by identifying with successful groups.

#17

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

They feel uncertain about themselves
Explanation

Engaging in upward comparison when uncertain.

#18

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

By identifying with successful groups
Explanation

Enhancing self-esteem through successful group identification.

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