Social Psychology Theory and Concepts Quiz

Explore key concepts in social psychology with this quiz. Test your understanding of attribution, group dynamics, identity, and more!

#1

According to the social identity theory, what is the term for the process of categorizing oneself as a member of a particular social group and consequently, adopting the norms and values of that group?

Social Categorization
Social Identification
Social Comparison
Social Conformity
#2

What is the term for the adjustment of individual behavior to align with the behavior of a group, commonly influenced by real or imagined group pressure?

Social Facilitation
Conformity
Obedience
Social Influence
#3

In social psychology, what is the term for the tendency to favor one's own group over other groups?

In-group Bias
Out-group Homogeneity
Ethnocentrism
Prejudice
#4

Which concept in social psychology refers to the tendency to attribute success to internal factors while attributing failure to external factors?

Self-serving Bias
Fundamental Attribution Error
Confirmation Bias
Stereotyping
#5

In the context of social psychology, what is the bystander effect?

The tendency to conform to group norms
The diffusion of responsibility in a group setting
The overestimation of the impact of dispositional factors
The tendency to help less when others are present
#6

Which social psychology concept refers to the tendency to attribute one's own actions to external causes while attributing other people's behaviors to internal causes?

Fundamental Attribution Error
Self-serving Bias
Confirmation Bias
Stereotyping
#7

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals tend to exert less effort in a group setting because they believe their individual contributions are not crucial to the overall outcome?

Social Facilitation
Groupthink
Social Loafing
Conformity
#8

Which social psychology experiment, conducted by Stanley Milgram, focused on the conflict between obedience to authority and personal conscience?

Zimbardo Prison Experiment
Little Albert Experiment
Milgram Obedience Experiment
Asch Conformity Experiment
#9

According to Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory, which stage occurs during adolescence and involves the search for identity and a sense of self?

Trust vs. Mistrust
Autonomy vs. Shame
Integrity vs. Despair
Identity vs. Role Confusion
#10

In the context of social psychology, what does the term 'cognitive dissonance' refer to?

The tendency to underestimate the impact of situational factors on behavior
The discomfort arising from conflicting attitudes or beliefs
The process of forming judgments based on stereotypes
The tendency to conform to group norms
#11

Which social psychological theory suggests that people compare themselves to others to evaluate their own abilities and opinions?

Social Identity Theory
Social Comparison Theory
Social Exchange Theory
Social Learning Theory
#12

What is the concept in social psychology that describes the tendency of a group to make more extreme decisions than the initial inclinations of its members?

Group Polarization
Groupthink
Social Influence
Deindividuation
#13

According to the social exchange theory, individuals are motivated to maximize what in their relationships?

Altruism
Conflict
Social Approval
Rewards and Minimize Costs
#14

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals in a group tend to suppress dissenting opinions to maintain group harmony?

Social Facilitation
Groupthink
Social Loafing
Conformity
#15

Which social psychology concept refers to the tendency of individuals to perform better on simple tasks in the presence of others and worse on complex tasks?

Social Facilitation
Deindividuation
Group Polarization
Social Comparison

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