#1
In social psychology, what does the term 'conformity' refer to?
The tendency to comply with the wishes of others
ExplanationTendency to comply with others' wishes.
#2
What is the 'mere exposure effect' in social psychology?
The tendency to prefer familiar stimuli over unfamiliar stimuli
ExplanationPreference for familiar stimuli over unfamiliar ones.
#3
What is the 'hierarchy of needs' proposed by Abraham Maslow?
A framework outlining basic human needs and motivations
ExplanationFramework of basic human needs and motivations.
#4
Which psychological theory suggests that behavior is influenced by unconscious thoughts and desires?
Psychoanalytic Theory
ExplanationBehavior influenced by unconscious thoughts and desires.
#5
According to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which needs must be satisfied before a person can focus on higher-level needs?
Physiological needs
ExplanationBasic needs must be met before higher-level needs.
#6
What is the main concept behind Albert Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory?
Observational learning
ExplanationLearning through observation.
#7
According to Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory, what is the primary crisis during the 'adolescence' stage?
Identity vs. Role Confusion
ExplanationIdentity formation vs. confusion.
#8
According to the social identity theory, what is the process of categorizing oneself as a member of a particular social group known as?
Social categorization
ExplanationCategorizing oneself into social groups.
#9
According to the social exchange theory, what is the key factor in determining the success of a social interaction?
Equity
ExplanationFairness or equity in social interactions.
#10
What is the bystander effect in social psychology?
The phenomenon where people are less likely to help in an emergency when others are present
ExplanationPeople less likely to help in emergencies when others are present.
#11
What is the fundamental attribution error in social psychology?
The tendency to overestimate the influence of external factors on others' behavior
ExplanationOverestimating external factors' influence on behavior.
#12
In the context of group dynamics, what does the term 'groupthink' refer to?
A mode of thinking where group members seek unanimous agreement at the expense of critical thinking
ExplanationSeeking unanimous agreement over critical thinking.
#13
What is the 'halo effect' in social psychology?
The tendency to perceive someone as more attractive if they possess positive qualities
ExplanationPerceiving attractiveness due to positive qualities.
#14
What is the concept of 'cognitive dissonance' in social psychology?
The discomfort caused by holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes
ExplanationDiscomfort from conflicting beliefs or attitudes.
#15
What is 'emotional intelligence' in the context of human behavior?
The ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and the emotions of others
ExplanationUnderstanding and managing emotions, both one's own and others'.