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Which of the following is NOT a common ethical dilemma in survival situations?

Sacrificing oneself for the group's survival

Explanation

Exclusion of self-sacrifice as a typical ethical dilemma in survival scenarios.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences moral decision-making in survival situations?

Physical strength

Explanation

Exclusion of physical strength as a factor affecting moral decisions in survival.

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

A group to which an individual belongs

Explanation

Group to which an individual identifies or belongs.

Which concept refers to the loss of self-awareness and self-restraint in group situations?

Deindividuation

Explanation

Reduced self-awareness and restraint in group settings.

In the context of survival psychology, what does the term 'Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs' prioritize?

Basic human needs

Explanation

Hierarchy emphasizing physiological and safety needs before social and self-actualization needs.

What is the psychological term for the mental state where individuals conform to a group's decision despite their personal disagreement?

Groupthink

Explanation

Tendency to conform in group settings, often leading to poor decisions.

What is the term for the psychological distress caused by an individual's perceived lack of control over their environment?

Learned helplessness

Explanation

Psychological distress due to a belief in one's inability to influence the environment.

Which ethical theory asserts that the morality of an action is determined by its consequences?

Utilitarianism

Explanation

Morality based on maximizing overall happiness or well-being.

What psychological principle explains the tendency of individuals to conform to the actions or opinions of others in a group?

Normative influence

Explanation

Conforming to group actions or opinions to gain social approval.

#10

Which moral philosophy emphasizes the importance of adhering to universal moral principles and duties?

Deontology

Explanation

Morality based on duty, principles, and universal rules.

#11

What term describes the phenomenon where individuals in a group are less likely to offer help to a person in need when others are present?

Bystander effect

Explanation

Reduced likelihood of assistance in a group due to diffusion of responsibility.

#12

What psychological concept explains the tendency of individuals to perceive ambiguous stimuli according to how they expect those stimuli to be?

Expectancy theory

Explanation

Perception of ambiguous stimuli based on preconceived expectations.

#13

What term describes the phenomenon where individuals prioritize the immediate benefits of an action over its long-term consequences?

Temporal discounting

Explanation

Preferring immediate gains over delayed, potentially greater outcomes.

#14

What term describes the psychological state where individuals perceive themselves as being unable to escape a threatening situation?

Entrenchment

Explanation

Feeling trapped or unable to escape a perceived threat.

#15

Which psychological theory suggests that individuals are motivated to act in ways that maintain or enhance their own self-esteem?

Self-esteem theory

Explanation

Motivation to preserve or boost one's self-esteem.

#16

What term describes the phenomenon where individuals overestimate their ability to control events and underestimate the probability of negative outcomes?

Illusory control

Explanation

Belief in exaggerated personal control and underestimation of negative possibilities.

Survival and Morality in Uncharted Environments Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a common ethical dilemma in survival situations?

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences moral decision-making in survival situations?

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

Which concept refers to the loss of self-awareness and self-restraint in group situations?

In the context of survival psychology, what does the term 'Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs' prioritize?

What is the psychological term for the mental state where individuals conform to a group's decision despite their personal disagreement?

What is the term for the psychological distress caused by an individual's perceived lack of control over their environment?

Which ethical theory asserts that the morality of an action is determined by its consequences?

What psychological principle explains the tendency of individuals to conform to the actions or opinions of others in a group?

Which moral philosophy emphasizes the importance of adhering to universal moral principles and duties?

What term describes the phenomenon where individuals in a group are less likely to offer help to a person in need when others are present?

What psychological concept explains the tendency of individuals to perceive ambiguous stimuli according to how they expect those stimuli to be?

What term describes the phenomenon where individuals prioritize the immediate benefits of an action over its long-term consequences?

What term describes the psychological state where individuals perceive themselves as being unable to escape a threatening situation?

Which psychological theory suggests that individuals are motivated to act in ways that maintain or enhance their own self-esteem?

What term describes the phenomenon where individuals overestimate their ability to control events and underestimate the probability of negative outcomes?

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