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Social Psychology and Conflict Resolution Quiz

#1

Which theory suggests that individuals seek to maintain consistency between their beliefs and behaviors?

Cognitive Dissonance Theory
Explanation

People strive for harmony between their actions and beliefs.

#2

Which concept, coined by Kurt Lewin, describes the process of change involving three stages: unfreezing, changing, and refreezing?

Force Field Analysis
Explanation

A model by Kurt Lewin explaining change through stages of preparation, transition, and stabilization.

#3

Which term describes the tendency for people to exert less effort when working collectively on a task that requires joint effort?

Social Loafing
Explanation

Reduced individual effort in group tasks.

#4

What is the term for a process where two or more individuals or groups work together to achieve mutual goals?

Collaboration
Explanation

Joint effort toward shared objectives.

#5

According to the Social Identity Theory, what is the process through which individuals categorize themselves and others into social groups?

Social Categorization
Explanation

Classifying oneself and others into social groups.

#6

What term describes the tendency to attribute one's success to internal factors and failure to external factors?

Self-Serving Bias
Explanation

Credit success to oneself but blame external factors for failures.

#7

Which type of conflict resolution involves finding a solution where both parties gain something but also give up something?

Compromising
Explanation

Both parties make concessions to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.

#8

In social psychology, what does the term 'ingroup' refer to?

A group to which an individual belongs
Explanation

Group where individuals identify themselves.

#9

Which type of conflict resolution involves neglecting one's own concerns and accommodating the desires of the other party?

Accommodating
Explanation

Prioritizing the needs of others over one's own.

#10

According to the Realistic Conflict Theory, what is the main factor that leads to intergroup conflict?

Limited resources
Explanation

Competition over scarce resources fuels intergroup conflict.

#11

Who proposed the Social Identity Theory, which emphasizes the role of social categorization in the perception of in-groups and out-groups?

Henri Tajfel
Explanation

Henri Tajfel introduced the theory of social identity, highlighting group categorization.

#12

What term refers to a state of reduced self-awareness and reduced social identity that often occurs in a group setting?

Deindividuation
Explanation

Individuals lose self-awareness and identity in group situations.

#13

What term describes a phenomenon where the presence of others enhances an individual's performance on simple tasks but impairs performance on complex tasks?

Social Facilitation
Explanation

Enhanced performance in simple tasks due to the presence of others.

#14

Who is known for the Robbers Cave experiment, studying intergroup conflict and cooperation?

Muzafer Sherif
Explanation

Muzafer Sherif conducted the Robbers Cave experiment exploring intergroup dynamics.

#15

In conflict resolution, what does the term 'BATNA' stand for?

Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement
Explanation

Best course of action if negotiations fail.

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