#1
Which concept in social psychology refers to the tendency to explain others' behavior as a result of internal characteristics, while attributing one's own behavior to external factors?
Fundamental attribution error
ExplanationTendency to overemphasize internal characteristics for others and external factors for oneself.
#2
In the context of social psychology, what does the term 'conformity' refer to?
Adapting one's behavior to match that of others
ExplanationAdjusting behavior to align with group norms or expectations.
#3
What phenomenon occurs when individuals in a group tend to exert less effort when working collectively compared to when working individually?
Social loafing
ExplanationReduced individual effort within a group setting.
#4
Which term describes the tendency for individuals to perform better on tasks when in the presence of others?
Social facilitation
ExplanationEnhanced performance in the presence of others.
#5
According to social identity theory, what is the term for the degree to which an individual identifies with a particular group?
Social identity
ExplanationLevel of identification with a specific social group.
#6
According to the social identity theory, individuals tend to favor their own group over others due to:
Increased familiarity with their own group members
ExplanationPreference for familiar group members.
#7
According to the elaboration likelihood model, which route to persuasion involves deep cognitive processing of information?
Central route
ExplanationPaying close attention and analyzing information thoroughly for persuasion.
#8
Which theory in social psychology suggests that individuals seek to maintain consistency among their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors?
Cognitive dissonance theory
ExplanationTendency to align beliefs, attitudes, and actions to reduce internal conflicts.
#9
The bystander effect refers to the tendency for individuals to:
Be less likely to help in emergency situations when others are present
ExplanationDecreased likelihood of assistance in emergencies with more bystanders.
#10
The self-serving bias refers to the tendency for individuals to attribute their successes to ________ and their failures to ________.
Internal factors; external factors
ExplanationCrediting internal factors for successes and external factors for failures.
#11
What does the Stanford prison experiment primarily demonstrate about human behavior?
The influence of situational factors on behavior
ExplanationBehavioral changes due to environmental conditions or roles.