#1
Which social psychology concept refers to the tendency to favor one's own group over others?
Ethnocentrism
ExplanationPreference for one's own cultural or social group
#2
Which term refers to the discomfort or tension that arises when one's thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors conflict with each other?
Cognitive dissonance
ExplanationConflict between beliefs leading to psychological discomfort
#3
What is the main focus of social psychology?
Group dynamics and social influence
ExplanationStudy of how groups influence individual behavior and attitudes
#4
Who conducted the famous conformity experiment known as the 'Asch conformity studies'?
Solomon Asch
ExplanationPsychologist known for his work on conformity and social influence
#5
Which term describes the tendency to attribute one's success to internal factors and failure to external factors?
Self-serving bias
ExplanationTendency to attribute success to internal factors and failure to external ones
#6
What is the fundamental attribution error in social psychology?
Attributing others' behavior to internal factors
ExplanationTendency to attribute others' actions to inherent traits rather than external circumstances
#7
What is the bystander effect in social psychology?
The reduced likelihood of helping when others are present
ExplanationDecrease in helping behavior with the presence of others
#8
What does the social cognitive theory emphasize in understanding behavior?
Observational learning and cognition
ExplanationFocus on learning through observation and cognitive processes
#9
What is the mere exposure effect in social psychology?
The tendency to prefer familiar stimuli
ExplanationPreference for things encountered frequently
#10
What is the social identity theory primarily concerned with?
Group membership and identity
ExplanationTheory explaining how group membership shapes identity and behavior
#11
Who proposed the social identity theory?
Henri Tajfel
ExplanationPsychologist known for his work on intergroup relations and social identity
#12
What is the Stanford prison experiment famous for in social psychology?
Exploring the impact of social roles on behavior
ExplanationStudy investigating the effects of perceived power dynamics on behavior
#13
Who is associated with the social exchange theory?
Peter Blau
ExplanationSociologist known for his work on social exchange and structural-functional theory
#14
In the context of social psychology, what does the term 'deindividuation' refer to?
The loss of self-awareness and restraint in a group
ExplanationReduced sense of individual identity and accountability in a group
#15
What is the primary focus of the social impact theory?
The effects of the number, strength, and immediacy of social sources on behavior
ExplanationExamination of how various social factors influence behavior