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Social Phenomena and Group Behavior Quiz

#1

In sociology, what is the term for the unwritten rules of behavior considered acceptable in a group or society?

Norms
Explanation

Unwritten rules of acceptable behavior in a group or society.

#2

What is the term for the process by which cultural traits or customs are passed from one group to another?

Cultural Diffusion
Explanation

Process of passing cultural traits from one group to another.

#3

What term describes the negative behavior or attitudes directed at someone based on their gender, race, or other characteristics?

Discrimination
Explanation

Negative behavior or attitudes based on gender, race, or other characteristics.

#4

Which social phenomenon involves a change in behavior or belief as a result of real or imagined group pressure?

Social Influence
Explanation

Change in behavior or belief due to real or imagined group pressure.

#5

According to the social exchange theory, what motivates individuals in social interactions?

Reciprocity
Explanation

Reciprocity motivates individuals in social interactions.

#6

Which theory suggests that individuals within a group tend to conform to the majority opinion?

Conformity Theory
Explanation

Individuals in a group conform to majority opinion.

#7

Who proposed the concept of the 'hierarchy of needs' in the context of human motivation and behavior?

Abraham Maslow
Explanation

Abraham Maslow introduced the hierarchy of needs in human motivation.

#8

What term refers to the phenomenon where individuals tend to perform better on simple tasks when in the presence of others compared to when alone?

Social Facilitation
Explanation

Individuals perform better on simple tasks in the presence of others.

#9

In social psychology, what is the term for the tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors and failures to external factors?

Self-serving Bias
Explanation

Tendency to attribute successes to internal factors and failures to external factors.

#10

In social psychology, what term describes the tendency for people to conform to the behavior or opinions of others in order to fit in or be accepted?

Conformity
Explanation

Tendency to conform to fit in or be accepted in social situations.

#11

What term describes a phenomenon where individuals exert less effort when working collectively on a task?

Social Loafing
Explanation

Individuals exert less effort when working collectively on a task.

#12

Which sociologist is known for the concept of the 'iron law of oligarchy,' suggesting that even democratic organizations tend to develop into oligarchies over time?

Robert Michels
Explanation

Robert Michels proposed the 'iron law of oligarchy' in organizational development.

#13

Which social psychologist is known for the experiment on obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to a learner?

Stanley Milgram
Explanation

Stanley Milgram conducted the obedience to authority experiment with electric shocks.

#14

Which concept describes the tendency for individuals to be less likely to provide help to a person in need when others are present?

Bystander Effect
Explanation

Individuals are less likely to provide help when others are present.

#15

According to the Stanford prison experiment conducted by Philip Zimbardo, what role did participants play—guards or prisoners?

Guards
Explanation

Participants played the role of guards in the Stanford prison experiment.

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