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Social Psychology Theory and Behavior Quiz

#1

Which theory posits that people are motivated to fulfill their basic needs before moving on to higher-level needs?

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Explanation

Hierarchy of needs dictating motivation levels.

#2

What term describes the tendency for individuals to perform better on tasks when in the presence of others?

Social Facilitation
Explanation

Improved performance due to social presence.

#3

Which term describes a change in behavior that occurs as a result of direct instruction or experience?

Learning
Explanation

Behavior change due to instruction or experience.

#4

The concept of 'cognitive dissonance' was introduced by which social psychologist?

Leon Festinger
Explanation

Concept introduced by Leon Festinger.

#5

Which term describes the tendency to favor one's own group over other groups?

In-group Bias
Explanation

Preference for one's own group.

#6

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

Conformity
Explanation

Adjusting behavior to fit group norms.

#7

According to the fundamental attribution error, people tend to overemphasize the role of ______ when explaining others' behavior.

Personality
Explanation

Overemphasis on internal traits for behavior explanation.

#8

The Stanford prison experiment, conducted by Philip Zimbardo, aimed to study the effects of ______ on human behavior.

Role-playing
Explanation

Impact of assigned roles on behavior.

#9

Which term refers to the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working collectively compared to when working individually?

Social Loafing
Explanation

Reduced effort in group settings.

#10

The concept of 'ingroup' and 'outgroup' is central to which theory of social psychology?

Social Identity Theory
Explanation

Identification with certain social groups.

#11

Which theory suggests that individuals evaluate their own abilities and opinions by comparing themselves to others?

Social Comparison Theory
Explanation

Self-assessment through comparison with others.

#12

Which theory suggests that individuals seek to maintain consistency in their beliefs and attitudes, leading to uncomfortable feelings if there is inconsistency?

Cognitive Dissonance Theory
Explanation

Discomfort from inconsistent beliefs or attitudes.

#13

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

Self-Serving Bias
Explanation

Credit internal factors for success, external for failure.

#14

The bystander effect is related to the phenomenon of individuals being less likely to offer help in emergency situations when others are present. Which theory is this concept associated with?

Diffusion of Responsibility
Explanation

Diminished personal responsibility in groups.

#15

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated to maintain a positive self-concept and will avoid situations or information that threatens their self-esteem?

Self-Verification Theory
Explanation

Motivated to maintain positive self-image.

#16

According to Terror Management Theory, individuals cope with the fear of their own mortality by...

All of the above
Explanation

Various strategies to cope with mortality fear.

#17

Which term describes the tendency to attribute the cause of others' behavior to internal factors while attributing one's own behavior to external factors?

Actor-Observer Bias
Explanation

Different attribution standards for self and others.

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