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Understanding Social Influence and Cognition Quiz

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Which term refers to the tendency to conform to the group's norms in order to fit in or be accepted?

Conformity

Explanation

Conformity: Adapting behavior to match group norms.

Which social psychologist conducted the famous obedience experiments in the 1960s?

Stanley Milgram

Explanation

Stanley Milgram: Conducted obedience experiments.

Who proposed the concept of social loafing?

Max Ringelmann

Explanation

Max Ringelmann: Proposed social loafing.

Which term describes the tendency for individuals to adjust their behavior or thinking to coincide with a group standard?

Normative influence

Explanation

Normative influence: Conforming to group norms to fit in.

What is the term for the process of changing one's attitudes or behaviors in response to direct or implied pressure from others?

Persuasion

Explanation

Persuasion: Changing attitudes or behaviors due to social pressure.

Which theory posits that individuals seek to maintain consistency among their cognitions?

Cognitive dissonance theory

Explanation

Cognitive dissonance theory: Striving for internal consistency.

What term describes the situation where the presence of others leads to a decrease in individual performance?

Social loafing

Explanation

Social loafing: Decrease in effort when in a group.

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

Bystander effect

Explanation

Bystander effect: Reduced likelihood of helping when others are present.

Which concept describes the tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors and failures to external factors?

Self-serving bias

Explanation

Self-serving bias: Attributing success to oneself and failure to external factors.

#10

In the context of social influence, what does the term 'foot-in-the-door technique' refer to?

Offering a small request followed by a larger one

Explanation

Foot-in-the-door technique: Initial small request followed by a larger one.

#11

According to the elaboration likelihood model, which route to persuasion involves deep processing of information and careful evaluation of arguments?

Central route

Explanation

Central route: Careful evaluation of arguments.

#12

Which theory suggests that people in groups aim to maximize their own outcomes by seeking social rewards and avoiding social punishments?

Social exchange theory

Explanation

Social exchange theory: Seeking rewards and avoiding punishments in social interactions.

Understanding Social Influence and Cognition Quiz

Which term refers to the tendency to conform to the group's norms in order to fit in or be accepted?

Which social psychologist conducted the famous obedience experiments in the 1960s?

Who proposed the concept of social loafing?

Which term describes the tendency for individuals to adjust their behavior or thinking to coincide with a group standard?

What is the term for the process of changing one's attitudes or behaviors in response to direct or implied pressure from others?

Which theory posits that individuals seek to maintain consistency among their cognitions?

What term describes the situation where the presence of others leads to a decrease in individual performance?

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

Which concept describes the tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors and failures to external factors?

In the context of social influence, what does the term 'foot-in-the-door technique' refer to?

According to the elaboration likelihood model, which route to persuasion involves deep processing of information and careful evaluation of arguments?

Which theory suggests that people in groups aim to maximize their own outcomes by seeking social rewards and avoiding social punishments?

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