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In social psychology, what is the term used to describe the tendency to believe that others are paying more attention to us than they actually are?

Spotlight effect

Explanation

Overestimation of others' attention towards oneself.

Which of the following is an example of a nonverbal cue?

A smile

Explanation

Expression communicated without words.

What is the term for the tendency to favor individuals who are part of the same group as oneself?

In-group bias

Explanation

Preference for individuals within one's social group.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a high-context culture?

Direct communication

Explanation

Reliance on implicit cues rather than explicit communication.

What term describes the tendency to conform to the behavior and opinions of others, often due to a desire for social acceptance or approval?

Conformity

Explanation

Adapting behavior to fit social norms or group expectations.

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals tend to conform to the majority opinion, even if it goes against their personal beliefs?

Normative influence

Explanation

Conforming due to social pressure for acceptance.

Which psychological theory suggests that individuals strive to maintain consistency between their attitudes and their behavior?

Cognitive dissonance theory

Explanation

Discomfort arising from conflicting attitudes and behavior.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which needs must be satisfied before a person can achieve self-actualization?

Physiological needs

Explanation

Basic needs like food, water, and shelter.

What is the term for the tendency to overestimate the influence of internal factors and underestimate the influence of external factors when making judgments about others?

Fundamental attribution error

Explanation

Attributing others' behavior to internal traits rather than situational factors.

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What term describes the phenomenon where individuals exert less effort in a group setting compared to when working alone?

Social loafing

Explanation

Reduced individual effort in group settings.

#11

What is the name for the phenomenon where people tend to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors?

Self-serving bias

Explanation

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

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Which theory of emotion suggests that physiological arousal and the experience of emotion occur simultaneously?

Cannon-Bard theory

Explanation

Emotional response and physiological reaction happen concurrently.

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According to the theory of planned behavior, what influences an individual's intention to engage in a behavior?

Attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control

Explanation

Factors affecting an individual's decision to perform a behavior.

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According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what is the primary conflict during adolescence?

Identity vs. role confusion

Explanation

Struggle to establish a coherent sense of self.

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What is the term for the tendency to believe that the world is fair and people get what they deserve?

Just-world hypothesis

Explanation

Belief in cosmic justice or karma.

Social Quirks and Behaviors Quiz

In social psychology, what is the term used to describe the tendency to believe that others are paying more attention to us than they actually are?

Which of the following is an example of a nonverbal cue?

What is the term for the tendency to favor individuals who are part of the same group as oneself?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a high-context culture?

What term describes the tendency to conform to the behavior and opinions of others, often due to a desire for social acceptance or approval?

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals tend to conform to the majority opinion, even if it goes against their personal beliefs?

Which psychological theory suggests that individuals strive to maintain consistency between their attitudes and their behavior?

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which needs must be satisfied before a person can achieve self-actualization?

What is the term for the tendency to overestimate the influence of internal factors and underestimate the influence of external factors when making judgments about others?

What term describes the phenomenon where individuals exert less effort in a group setting compared to when working alone?

What is the name for the phenomenon where people tend to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors?

Which theory of emotion suggests that physiological arousal and the experience of emotion occur simultaneously?

According to the theory of planned behavior, what influences an individual's intention to engage in a behavior?

According to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what is the primary conflict during adolescence?

What is the term for the tendency to believe that the world is fair and people get what they deserve?

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