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What term refers to the tendency of individuals to conform to the group's norms in order to fit in and avoid rejection?

Conformity

Explanation

Conformity is the tendency to align with group norms to fit in and avoid rejection.

According to social identity theory, individuals strive to maintain or enhance their self-esteem by?

Identifying with a group

Explanation

Maintaining self-esteem by identifying with a group is a key aspect of social identity theory.

Which of the following is NOT a basic emotion according to the widely accepted theory proposed by Paul Ekman?

Jealousy

Explanation

Jealousy is not considered a basic emotion in Paul Ekman's widely accepted theory.

Which term refers to the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working collectively toward a common goal than when individually accountable?

Social loafing

Explanation

Social loafing is the tendency to exert less effort in a group towards a common goal than individually.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need is prioritized as the most basic?

Physiological

Explanation

In Maslow's hierarchy, the most basic need is physiological.

Which area of the brain is particularly associated with the processing and regulation of emotions?

Amygdala

Explanation

The amygdala is associated with the processing and regulation of emotions in the brain.

Which theory suggests that emotions are the result of physiological arousal followed by the identification of a reason for that arousal?

James-Lange Theory

Explanation

Emotions result from physiological arousal followed by identifying a reason for the arousal.

Which neurotransmitter is often associated with the regulation of mood, social behavior, appetite, and sleep?

Serotonin

Explanation

Serotonin is linked to mood, social behavior, appetite, and sleep regulation.

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help in an emergency situation when others are present?

Bystander effect

Explanation

The bystander effect is the phenomenon of reduced help in emergencies when others are present.

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Which psychological concept suggests that individuals are more likely to comply with a request if it follows a smaller one that they've already agreed to?

Foot-in-the-door phenomenon

Explanation

Compliance is more likely if a small request precedes a larger one - the foot-in-the-door phenomenon.

#11

What is the term for the phenomenon where the presence of others enhances an individual's performance on simple or well-learned tasks but hinders their performance on complex or unfamiliar tasks?

Social facilitation

Explanation

Social facilitation: presence enhances performance on simple tasks but hinders on complex ones.

#12

What term describes the tendency to attribute our successes to internal factors and our failures to external factors?

Self-serving bias

Explanation

Self-serving bias is the tendency to attribute successes to internal factors and failures to external factors.

#13

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

The tension that arises when one's attitudes and behaviors are inconsistent

Explanation

Cognitive dissonance is the tension from inconsistent attitudes and behaviors.

#14

Which theory suggests that the experience of emotions is influenced by the interpretation of bodily sensations in relation to cues from the environment?

Cognitive Appraisal Theory

Explanation

Emotional experience is influenced by interpreting bodily sensations in the context of environmental cues, according to Cognitive Appraisal Theory.

The Psychology of Emotions and Social Behavior Quiz

What term refers to the tendency of individuals to conform to the group's norms in order to fit in and avoid rejection?

According to social identity theory, individuals strive to maintain or enhance their self-esteem by?

Which of the following is NOT a basic emotion according to the widely accepted theory proposed by Paul Ekman?

Which term refers to the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working collectively toward a common goal than when individually accountable?

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need is prioritized as the most basic?

Which area of the brain is particularly associated with the processing and regulation of emotions?

Which theory suggests that emotions are the result of physiological arousal followed by the identification of a reason for that arousal?

Which neurotransmitter is often associated with the regulation of mood, social behavior, appetite, and sleep?

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help in an emergency situation when others are present?

Which psychological concept suggests that individuals are more likely to comply with a request if it follows a smaller one that they've already agreed to?

What is the term for the phenomenon where the presence of others enhances an individual's performance on simple or well-learned tasks but hinders their performance on complex or unfamiliar tasks?

What term describes the tendency to attribute our successes to internal factors and our failures to external factors?

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

Which theory suggests that the experience of emotions is influenced by the interpretation of bodily sensations in relation to cues from the environment?

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