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Which term describes the modification of individual behavior to align with group norms?

Conformity

Explanation

Adjusting behavior to match social expectations.

What is the term for a change in behavior or belief as a result of real or imagined group pressure?

Conformity

Explanation

Adapting to group norms or expectations.

Which social psychological phenomenon involves a tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working collectively on a task?

Social loafing

Explanation

Reduced individual effort in group settings.

In social psychology, what is the term for the process by which a person adopts the values, norms, and behaviors of their culture?

Acculturation

Explanation

Assimilation into a new cultural environment.

What is the term for the tendency to favor individuals who are similar to oneself in terms of background, interests, and values?

Homophily

Explanation

Preference for those with similar traits or characteristics.

What is the term for the tendency of individuals to work harder when they are part of a group, compared to when they are working alone?

Social facilitation

Explanation

Increased productivity in the presence of others.

In social psychology, what does the 'mere exposure effect' refer to?

The tendency to prefer familiar stimuli

Explanation

Preference for things encountered frequently.

What is the fundamental attribution error in social psychology?

Attributing one's behavior to personal traits or disposition

Explanation

Overestimating internal factors, underestimating situational influences.

What does the bystander effect refer to in social psychology?

The reduction in personal responsibility when others are present

Explanation

Diminished sense of personal obligation in group contexts.

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Which term refers to the tendency for people to attribute others' behavior to internal factors and underestimate situational influences?

Fundamental attribution error

Explanation

Tendency to attribute behavior to inherent qualities rather than circumstances.

#11

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

The group to which an individual belongs

Explanation

Group with which one identifies or feels belonging.

#12

What is the term for the tendency to believe that others are paying more attention to one's appearance and behavior than they really are?

Spotlight effect

Explanation

Overestimating external attention on oneself.

#13

Which term refers to the negative feelings, attitudes, and behaviors directed towards individuals or groups based on their social category?

Prejudice

Explanation

Negative bias based on social categorization.

#14

In the context of social influence, what does 'normative influence' involve?

Influence aimed at fitting in with a group

Explanation

Conforming to group norms to gain acceptance.

#15

What is cognitive dissonance in the context of social psychology?

The discomfort resulting from conflicting attitudes or beliefs

Explanation

Feeling of discomfort when beliefs and actions are inconsistent.

#16

Which term is used to describe the tendency to favor one's own group over others?

In-group bias

Explanation

Preference for members of one's own group.

#17

What is the Stanford prison experiment famous for in social psychology?

Investigating the effects of role-playing on behavior

Explanation

Study on the power of social roles to influence behavior.

#18

What is the name for the phenomenon in which individuals may reduce their effort when working in a group, expecting others to compensate?

Free riding

Explanation

Taking advantage of collective effort without contributing equally.

#19

In social psychology, what is the term for the phenomenon where people tend to attribute positive events to their own character but attribute negative events to external factors?

Self-serving bias

Explanation

Tendency to credit oneself for success and blame external factors for failure.

#20

What does the term 'pluralistic ignorance' refer to in social psychology?

Misinterpreting others' attitudes while conforming

Explanation

Falsely assuming others hold different beliefs while conforming.

#21

Which term describes the tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors and failures to external factors?

Self-serving bias

Explanation

Attributing outcomes to maintain a positive self-image.

Social Psychology Terms Quiz

Which term describes the modification of individual behavior to align with group norms?

What is the term for a change in behavior or belief as a result of real or imagined group pressure?

Which social psychological phenomenon involves a tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working collectively on a task?

In social psychology, what is the term for the process by which a person adopts the values, norms, and behaviors of their culture?

What is the term for the tendency to favor individuals who are similar to oneself in terms of background, interests, and values?

What is the term for the tendency of individuals to work harder when they are part of a group, compared to when they are working alone?

In social psychology, what does the 'mere exposure effect' refer to?

What is the fundamental attribution error in social psychology?

What does the bystander effect refer to in social psychology?

Which term refers to the tendency for people to attribute others' behavior to internal factors and underestimate situational influences?

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

What is the term for the tendency to believe that others are paying more attention to one's appearance and behavior than they really are?

Which term refers to the negative feelings, attitudes, and behaviors directed towards individuals or groups based on their social category?

In the context of social influence, what does 'normative influence' involve?

What is cognitive dissonance in the context of social psychology?

Which term is used to describe the tendency to favor one's own group over others?

What is the Stanford prison experiment famous for in social psychology?

What is the name for the phenomenon in which individuals may reduce their effort when working in a group, expecting others to compensate?

In social psychology, what is the term for the phenomenon where people tend to attribute positive events to their own character but attribute negative events to external factors?

What does the term 'pluralistic ignorance' refer to in social psychology?

Which term describes the tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors and failures to external factors?

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