Understanding Social Decision-Making Theories Quiz

Explore key theories in social psychology through questions on exchange theory, balance theory, social identity, and more!

#1

According to social exchange theory, what motivates individuals in social interactions?

Intrinsic satisfaction
External rewards
Maximizing benefits and minimizing costs
Altruistic tendencies
#2

Which theory suggests that individuals seek to maintain balance or consistency in their cognitive structures?

Social identity theory
Cognitive dissonance theory
Balance theory
Attribution theory
#3

Which concept in social decision-making theory refers to the tendency for individuals to conform to group norms even if they disagree?

Social loafing
Groupthink
Deindividuation
Social facilitation
#4

Which theory posits that individuals attribute others' behavior either to internal dispositions or external situations?

Social exchange theory
Attribution theory
Social identity theory
Balance theory
#5

Which concept in social psychology describes the tendency for individuals to exert less effort in a group setting?

Social loafing
Group polarization
Deindividuation
Group cohesion
#6

Who proposed the theory of social penetration, suggesting that interpersonal relationships develop through systematic changes in communication intimacy?

Irving Janis
Theodore Newcomb
Irwin Altman and Dalmas Taylor
George Herbert Mead
#7

According to the dual-process theory of decision-making, what are the two systems involved in decision-making?

Rational and emotional
Fast and slow
Automatic and controlled
Impulsive and reflective
#8

Who proposed the theory of social identity, suggesting that individuals define themselves based on group memberships?

Leon Festinger
Henri Tajfel
Muzafer Sherif
Solomon Asch
#9

According to the elaboration likelihood model, what determines the route of persuasion followed by an individual?

The credibility of the source
The length of the message
The motivation and ability to process information
The emotional appeal of the message
#10

Who proposed the concept of group cohesion, suggesting that the strength of bonds within a group influences its performance?

Muzafer Sherif
Kurt Lewin
Solomon Asch
Irwin Altman and Dalmas Taylor

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