#1
Which of the following is an example of conformity in social psychology?
Standing out in a crowd
Expressing unique opinions
Changing behavior to fit group norms
Ignoring social norms
#2
What does the term 'group polarization' refer to in social psychology?
The tendency for individuals to conform to group norms
The strengthening of pre-existing attitudes through discussion within a group
The reduction in personal identity within a group
The weakening of group cohesion over time
#3
What is the 'bystander effect' in social psychology?
The tendency for individuals to help others in emergencies
The phenomenon where people are less likely to offer help in the presence of others
The process of social comparison within a group
The tendency for individuals to conform to group norms
#4
According to social identity theory, what is one way individuals enhance their self-esteem?
By emphasizing their unique individuality
By comparing themselves to others in a negative light
By identifying with successful social groups
By avoiding social interactions
#5
What is the central idea behind social facilitation?
The tendency for individuals to perform better on simple tasks in the presence of others
The tendency for individuals to perform worse on complex tasks in the presence of others
The tendency for individuals to conform to group norms
The process of social comparison within a group
#6
Which term describes the phenomenon where individuals exert less effort in a group setting?
Social loafing
Group polarization
Conformity
Bystander effect
#7
According to social exchange theory, what motivates individuals in social interactions?
Altruism
Reciprocity
Conformity
Self-interest
#8
Which theory in social psychology suggests that people learn how to behave and shape attitudes by observing the behavior of others?
Social exchange theory
Social learning theory
Social identity theory
Social cognitive theory
#9
What is the term for the process of categorizing people into social groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, or nationality?
Social loafing
Social identity
Groupthink
Cognitive dissonance
#10
What is the term for the tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors and failures to external factors?
Self-serving bias
Fundamental attribution error
Cognitive dissonance
Social loafing
#11
Which concept in social psychology refers to the tendency for individuals to comply with a request from an authority figure, even if it goes against their personal beliefs or morals?
Conformity
Obedience
Social facilitation
Group polarization
#12
What is the term for the tendency of individuals to conform to the majority opinion, even if they privately disagree?
Obedience
Conformity
Deindividuation
Social facilitation
#13
What is the term for the tendency of individuals to perform better on tasks when they are being observed by others?
Social loafing
Social facilitation
Groupthink
Deindividuation
#14
Which theory in social psychology focuses on how individuals construct their self-concept based on their membership in social groups?
Social identity theory
Social exchange theory
Social learning theory
Elaboration likelihood model
#15
What is the term for the tendency to underestimate the impact of situational factors and overestimate the role of personal factors in explaining other people's behavior?
Self-serving bias
Fundamental attribution error
Conformity
Cognitive dissonance
#16
Which social psychological concept describes the tendency of individuals to exert less effort when working collectively on a task?
Social facilitation
Social loafing
Deindividuation
Group polarization
#17
What is 'groupthink' in social psychology?
The tendency for group members to withhold contrary opinions
The tendency for groups to make decisions without considering alternatives
The process of reaching consensus through open discussion
The tendency for groups to prioritize individual needs over group goals
#18
What does the Robbers Cave experiment illustrate about group behavior?
The role of competition in increasing intergroup conflict
The effectiveness of punishment in reducing aggression
The importance of leadership in group decision-making
The influence of media on group dynamics
#19
What is the term for the tendency to attribute other people's behavior to internal factors while overlooking situational influences?
Fundamental attribution error
Self-serving bias
Social identity
Cognitive dissonance
#20
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals conform to the behavior of others because they genuinely believe that others are correct?
Informational social influence
Normative social influence
Social loafing
Group polarization
#21
In the context of social psychology, what is cognitive dissonance?
The tendency to conform to group norms
The discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes
The process of making attributions about others' behavior
The tendency for individuals to exert less effort in a group setting
#22
According to the elaboration likelihood model, what determines the route to persuasion taken by an individual?
The complexity of the message
The credibility of the source
The emotional appeal of the message
All of the above
#23
What does the term 'deindividuation' mean in the context of social psychology?
The tendency for individuals to conform to group norms
The loss of self-awareness and restraint in group situations
The strengthening of pre-existing attitudes through group discussion
The tendency for individuals to exert less effort in a group setting
#24
Which term describes the phenomenon where individuals in a group make riskier decisions than they would individually?
Social facilitation
Group polarization
Groupthink
Social loafing