#1
Which theory suggests that individuals evaluate their own opinions and abilities by comparing themselves to others?
Social Comparison Theory
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
Social Identity Theory
Role Theory
#2
In the context of social influence, conformity is most likely to occur due to:
Personal interest in the task at hand
Normative social influence
The presence of an authority figure
Dissimilarity with the group
#3
Which concept involves the tendency for people to exert less effort when they are working in a group compared to when they are working alone?
Groupthink
Social Loafing
Normative Influence
Conformity
#4
Which social influence process involves changing one's beliefs or behaviors in order to fit in with a group?
Conformity
Compliance
Obedience
Persuasion
#5
In the context of group dynamics, what is a primary group?
A group formed for people to work on a common task
A large, formal group with a specific goal
A small group characterized by intimate, long-term, face-to-face association and cooperation
A group that exists for a short period of time to achieve a specific purpose
#6
What term is used to describe the tendency for individuals to exert less effort in a group when they believe their contributions are not being evaluated?
Social Loafing
Group Polarization
Conformity
Normative Influence
#7
Groupthink is likely to occur in a group that:
Encourages open debates
Has high levels of stress from external threats
Lacks a strong leadership
Encourages individual creativity
#8
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of high group cohesion?
Strong group identity
Frequent group conflicts
High member morale
Effective communication
#9
According to the social identity theory, individuals tend to categorize themselves and others based on:
Physical appearance
Shared personal experiences
Social roles
Group membership
#10
What term is used to describe the process by which a group makes decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclinations of its members?
Group Polarization
Social Facilitation
Deindividuation
Reciprocal Determinism
#11
What phenomenon describes the increased likelihood of individuals to engage in aggressive behavior when they are not identified individually, such as part of a crowd?
Social facilitation
Deindividuation
Group polarization
Bystander effect
#12
Which of the following best describes 'role conflict'?
Discrepancy between the roles one is expected to play within a single social status
Conflict experienced when multiple roles are incompatible
The process of adapting to a new social role
Conflict arising from the different expectations of a single role
#13
The Bystander Effect implies that an individual is less likely to offer help to a victim when:
There are no other people around
The situation is ambiguous
People are in a hurry
Other people are present
#14
What is the term for the phenomenon where people are more likely to comply with a request if it is preceded by a smaller favor?
Door-in-the-face technique
Foot-in-the-door technique
Lowball technique
Reciprocity norm
#15
What is the main focus of cross-cultural psychology in the context of social interaction and group dynamics?
How individual psychological processes vary across cultures
The universal aspects of psychological functioning
The impact of society on individual growth
The study of how different cultures perceive social interactions and group dynamics
#16
According to the social impact theory, what factors influence the degree to which others can influence an individual?
Strength, immediacy, and number
Reciprocity, commitment, and social proof
Similarity, authority, and consensus
Scarcity, liking, and authority
#17
Which psychological theory suggests that people have a fundamental need for positive and lasting relationships?
Attachment Theory
Social Exchange Theory
Social Identity Theory
Social Capital Theory