#1
Which of the following is an example of conformity?
Standing out in a crowd
Following the behavior of a group
Expressing unique opinions
Leading a team
#2
What does the bystander effect suggest?
People are more likely to help when they are alone.
People are less likely to help when others are present.
People are always indifferent to others' needs.
People help others regardless of the situation.
#3
In social psychology, what does cognitive dissonance refer to?
The discomfort of holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes.
The tendency to conform to authority figures.
The preference for consistency in decision-making.
The ability to perceive social cues accurately.
#4
What is the central route to persuasion?
A method of persuasion that relies on superficial cues.
A method of persuasion that appeals to emotions.
A method of persuasion that focuses on the content and logic of the message.
A method of persuasion that relies on social norms.
#5
What is the concept of social facilitation?
The tendency for individuals to exert less effort in a group setting.
The tendency for individuals to perform better on simple tasks and worse on complex tasks when in the presence of others.
The tendency for individuals to conform to group norms to gain social approval or avoid social rejection.
The tendency for individuals to perform better on tasks when others are present.
#6
What is the main idea behind the theory of social exchange?
People seek to maximize rewards and minimize costs in their relationships.
People are motivated by the desire to maintain social norms.
People conform to the behavior of those around them.
People are influenced by the presence of others.
#7
What is the fundamental difference between prejudice and discrimination?
Prejudice involves beliefs, while discrimination involves actions.
Prejudice involves actions, while discrimination involves beliefs.
Prejudice involves positive attitudes, while discrimination involves negative attitudes.
Prejudice involves individual behavior, while discrimination involves societal behavior.
#8
What is the difference between implicit and explicit prejudice?
Implicit prejudice is unconscious, while explicit prejudice is conscious.
Implicit prejudice is intentional, while explicit prejudice is unintentional.
Implicit prejudice is overt, while explicit prejudice is covert.
Implicit prejudice is specific, while explicit prejudice is general.
#9
Which factor is associated with reduced prejudice according to the contact hypothesis?
Competitive environments
Positive interactions between different groups
Social isolation
Racial segregation
#10
What is the mere exposure effect?
The tendency to like something more as we become more familiar with it.
The tendency to dislike something more as we become more familiar with it.
The tendency to remember information more easily when it is repeated frequently.
The tendency to forget information when it is presented in a novel context.
#11
Which theory suggests that people attribute their own and others' behaviors to the nature of the person or the situation?
Attribution theory
Social cognitive theory
Social identity theory
Self-perception theory
#12
What is the self-serving bias?
The tendency to attribute success to external factors and failure to internal factors.
The tendency to attribute success to internal factors and failure to external factors.
The tendency to attribute success and failure to external factors.
The tendency to attribute success and failure to internal factors.
#13
What is the difference between compliance and obedience?
Compliance involves following direct orders, while obedience involves conforming to social norms.
Compliance involves conforming to authority, while obedience involves conforming to peer pressure.
Compliance involves responding to a request, while obedience involves responding to an order.
Compliance involves voluntary actions, while obedience involves involuntary actions.
#14
What is the social learning theory proposed by Albert Bandura?
People learn through observation, imitation, and reinforcement.
People learn through direct experience and trial-and-error.
People learn through introspection and reflection.
People learn through formal instruction and education.
#15
What is the self-concept?
The evaluation of one's own worth and value.
The beliefs and knowledge about oneself.
The ability to understand and regulate one's own emotions.
The ability to accurately perceive social cues and understand others' emotions.
#16
What is group polarization?
The tendency for group discussion to strengthen the initial inclination of group members.
The tendency for group members to conform to the opinions of the majority.
The tendency for group members to adopt extreme positions due to social pressure.
The tendency for group members to prioritize harmony and consensus over critical thinking.
#17
Which experiment is associated with the concept of obedience to authority?
Stanford prison experiment
Asch conformity experiments
Milgram's shock experiment
Robbers Cave experiment
#18
What is the fundamental attribution error?
The tendency to overestimate the influence of internal factors and underestimate the influence of situational factors when explaining others' behavior.
The tendency to underestimate the influence of internal factors and overestimate the influence of situational factors when explaining others' behavior.
The tendency to attribute one's successes to external factors and failures to internal factors.
The tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors and failures to external factors.
#19
What does the Robbers Cave experiment study?
Conformity
Obedience to authority
Group dynamics and intergroup relations
Social facilitation
#20
According to social identity theory, what contributes to ingroup favoritism?
The desire for social approval
The need for cognitive consistency
The need for self-esteem
The categorization of oneself as a member of a particular group
#21
Which theory suggests that prejudice arises from competition for limited resources?
Realistic conflict theory
Social identity theory
Contact hypothesis
Frustration-aggression theory
#22
What is the concept of stereotype threat?
The fear of confirming negative stereotypes about one's group.
The belief that one's own group is superior to others.
The tendency to categorize people into ingroups and outgroups.
The pressure to conform to social norms within one's group.
#23
What is the main idea behind the elaboration likelihood model (ELM)?
The quality of arguments presented determines the extent of attitude change.
The source of the message determines the extent of attitude change.
The emotional appeal of the message determines the extent of attitude change.
The repetition of the message determines the extent of attitude change.
#24
What is the main idea behind the theory of planned behavior?
Behavior is determined by attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control.
Behavior is determined by unconscious motives and drives.
Behavior is determined by past experiences and conditioning.
Behavior is determined by the influence of significant others and authority figures.