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Which term refers to the tendency to favor members of one's own group over those who belong to other groups?

In-group bias

Explanation

Preference for one's own group over others.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences interpersonal attraction?

Social exchange theory

Explanation

Theory explaining relationships based on cost-benefit analysis, not a factor in attraction.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following needs must be fulfilled before an individual can progress to higher-level needs?

Physiological needs

Explanation

Basic survival needs as foundation for growth.

Which term describes the phenomenon where individuals in a group tend to exert less effort when working collectively compared to when working individually?

Social loafing

Explanation

Reduced effort in group tasks due to diffusion of responsibility.

The concept of 'conformity' in social psychology refers to:

The tendency for individuals to comply with group norms or expectations

Explanation

Adhering to group norms or expectations.

The term 'ingroup' refers to:

A social group to which an individual belongs and identifies with

Explanation

Group where individual belongs and identifies.

What is the term for the process of changing one's behavior or beliefs to match those of others due to real or imagined pressure?

Conformity

Explanation

Adapting behavior or beliefs to fit group norms.

The self-serving bias is the tendency to attribute:

Positive outcomes to internal factors and negative outcomes to external factors

Explanation

Credit for success to oneself, blame for failure to others.

The concept of 'empathy' refers to:

The ability to understand and share the feelings of others

Explanation

Understanding and sharing others' emotions.

#10

The concept of 'deindividuation' refers to:

The loss of self-awareness and individual identity in group settings

Explanation

Diminished self-awareness and identity in groups.

#11

What is the term for the discomfort that arises from inconsistencies between attitudes and behaviors?

Cognitive dissonance

Explanation

Discomfort due to conflicting beliefs and actions.

#12

The Stanford prison experiment, conducted by Philip Zimbardo, aimed to investigate:

The power of situational factors on behavior

Explanation

Effect of environment on human behavior.

#13

Which concept refers to the tendency to attribute one's own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to external factors while attributing others' to internal factors?

Actor-observer bias

Explanation

Blaming external factors for oneself, internal for others.

#14

The bystander effect refers to:

The diffusion of responsibility among individuals in a group in emergency situations

Explanation

Responsibility dilution in emergencies within groups.

#15

Which term describes the tendency for people to perform better on simple tasks when in the presence of others compared to when alone?

Social facilitation

Explanation

Enhanced performance in simple tasks with others.

#16

Which theory proposes that people are motivated to seek consistency between their attitudes and behaviors?

Cognitive dissonance theory

Explanation

Motivation for consistency in beliefs and actions.

#17

Which phenomenon occurs when group discussion strengthens a group's dominant viewpoint and leads to more extreme decisions?

Group polarization

Explanation

Reinforcement of extreme views in group discussions.

#18

Which term refers to the tendency for individuals to conform to a group's decision or consensus, even if that decision is irrational or incorrect?

Groupthink

Explanation

Conforming to group decisions, even flawed ones.

#19

According to the mere exposure effect, repeated exposure to a stimulus tends to result in:

Increased liking of the stimulus

Explanation

Growing fondness for a stimulus with repeated exposure.

#20

Which theory suggests that individuals are more likely to conform to group norms when they are unsure of a situation or lack confidence in their own judgment?

Informational social influence

Explanation

Conforming due to uncertainty or lack of confidence.

#21

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated to maintain a consistent and positive self-image, leading them to justify their behavior by attributing it to internal factors?

Self-perception theory

Explanation

Maintaining self-image through internal attributions.

#22

Which of the following is NOT a component of Sternberg's triangular theory of love?

Aggression

Explanation

Absence of aggression as a component of love theory.

#23

Which term refers to the phenomenon where individuals exert less effort in a group setting due to a diffusion of responsibility?

Social loafing

Explanation

Reduced effort due to shared responsibility in groups.

#24

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a self-fulfilling prophecy?

It results in changes in underlying personality traits

Explanation

Prediction influencing behavior, not personality change.

#25

According to social identity theory, individuals strive to maintain a positive social identity by:

Increasing differentiation between ingroups and outgroups

Explanation

Enhancing distinctions between self-group and others.

Social Psychology and Human Connection Quiz

Which term refers to the tendency to favor members of one's own group over those who belong to other groups?

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences interpersonal attraction?

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following needs must be fulfilled before an individual can progress to higher-level needs?

Which term describes the phenomenon where individuals in a group tend to exert less effort when working collectively compared to when working individually?

The concept of 'conformity' in social psychology refers to:

The term 'ingroup' refers to:

What is the term for the process of changing one's behavior or beliefs to match those of others due to real or imagined pressure?

The self-serving bias is the tendency to attribute:

The concept of 'empathy' refers to:

The concept of 'deindividuation' refers to:

What is the term for the discomfort that arises from inconsistencies between attitudes and behaviors?

The Stanford prison experiment, conducted by Philip Zimbardo, aimed to investigate:

Which concept refers to the tendency to attribute one's own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to external factors while attributing others' to internal factors?

The bystander effect refers to:

Which term describes the tendency for people to perform better on simple tasks when in the presence of others compared to when alone?

Which theory proposes that people are motivated to seek consistency between their attitudes and behaviors?

Which phenomenon occurs when group discussion strengthens a group's dominant viewpoint and leads to more extreme decisions?

Which term refers to the tendency for individuals to conform to a group's decision or consensus, even if that decision is irrational or incorrect?

According to the mere exposure effect, repeated exposure to a stimulus tends to result in:

Which theory suggests that individuals are more likely to conform to group norms when they are unsure of a situation or lack confidence in their own judgment?

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated to maintain a consistent and positive self-image, leading them to justify their behavior by attributing it to internal factors?

Which of the following is NOT a component of Sternberg's triangular theory of love?

Which term refers to the phenomenon where individuals exert less effort in a group setting due to a diffusion of responsibility?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a self-fulfilling prophecy?

According to social identity theory, individuals strive to maintain a positive social identity by:

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