Understanding Human Attitudes and Behavior Quiz

Delve into theories and phenomena of human behavior with this quiz. From cognitive dissonance to bystander effect, test your knowledge now!

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Which theory of motivation suggests that individuals are motivated to fulfill their basic needs before moving on to higher-level needs?

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Expectancy Theory

Two-Factor Theory

Equity Theory

Which neurotransmitter is associated with feelings of pleasure and reward?

Serotonin

Dopamine

Acetylcholine

Norepinephrine

What is the concept of self-efficacy in social psychology?

The belief in one's ability to accomplish specific tasks or goals

The tendency to conform to group norms

The degree of closeness one feels in relationships

The ability to regulate one's emotions

Which term refers to the tendency to overestimate the impact of dispositional factors and underestimate the influence of situational factors when explaining other people's behavior?

Actor-Observer Bias

Fundamental Attribution Error

Self-Serving Bias

Confirmation Bias

What is the key difference between prejudice and discrimination?

Prejudice involves negative attitudes toward a group, while discrimination involves unfair treatment based on those attitudes

Prejudice is a conscious decision, while discrimination is unconscious behavior

Prejudice is based on personal experiences, while discrimination is based on societal norms

Prejudice refers to actions, while discrimination refers to thoughts and beliefs

Who proposed the Social Learning Theory, which emphasizes the role of observation and modeling in behavior?

Albert Bandura

Ivan Pavlov

B.F. Skinner

Erik Erikson

What is cognitive dissonance?

A state of mental conflict or discomfort caused by holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes

A psychological disorder

A type of learning through reinforcement

A stage in Erikson's psychosocial development theory

Which term refers to the tendency to attribute our own behavior to external, situational factors while attributing others' behavior to internal, dispositional factors?

Fundamental Attribution Error

Self-Serving Bias

Actor-Observer Bias

Confirmation Bias

What is the bystander effect?

The tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working in a group

The phenomenon where individuals are less likely to help a victim when others are present

The tendency to conform to the majority opinion to avoid social rejection

The tendency to attribute success to internal factors and failure to external factors

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According to the elaboration likelihood model (ELM), what are the two routes to persuasion?

Central and peripheral routes

Logical and emotional routes

Social and individual routes

Direct and indirect routes

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What does the Stanford Prison Experiment demonstrate about human behavior?

The power of authority and situational factors in shaping behavior

The effectiveness of punishment in deterring crime

The impact of social norms on individual behavior

The role of genetics in determining personality

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In psychology, what does the term 'mood congruence' refer to?

The tendency to remember experiences that are consistent with one's current mood

The influence of culture on emotional expression

The process of adapting to a new environment

The tendency to seek out experiences that are different from one's current mood