#1
Which of the following is an example of a social psychology concept?
Conformity
ExplanationAdhering to group norms and behaviors.
#2
Which term in social psychology refers to the modification of individual behavior by a group?
Conformity
ExplanationAdjusting behaviors to match group standards.
#3
What is the name of the phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when others are present?
Bystander effect
ExplanationReduced aid in the presence of others.
#4
What is the term used in social psychology to describe the tendency for people to conform to a group's norms, values, and behaviors?
Conformity
ExplanationAdherence to group standards.
#5
What does the bystander effect refer to in social psychology?
The tendency for individuals to be less likely to help a victim when other people are present.
ExplanationReduced likelihood of assistance due to diffusion of responsibility.
#6
What does cognitive dissonance theory propose?
When individuals hold contradictory beliefs, attitudes, or values, they experience discomfort.
ExplanationDiscomfort from conflicting beliefs or actions.
#7
What is the mere-exposure effect in social psychology?
The tendency for repeated exposure to a stimulus to increase liking for the stimulus.
ExplanationGrowing preference with increased exposure.
#8
What does the social identity theory propose?
Individuals categorize themselves and others into social groups, and their self-esteem is based on the status of the groups they belong to.
ExplanationSelf-concept based on group membership.
#9
Which term refers to the phenomenon where individuals put less effort into a task when working collectively compared to when working alone?
Social loafing
ExplanationReduced individual effort in group tasks.
#10
What is the fundamental difference between prejudice and discrimination?
Prejudice involves negative attitudes or beliefs, while discrimination involves negative behaviors or actions.
ExplanationAttitudes versus actions based on bias.
#11
Which term refers to the loss of self-awareness and restraint in group situations that foster arousal and anonymity?
Deindividuation
ExplanationDiminished self-awareness in groups.
#12
In social psychology, what is the fundamental attribution error?
The tendency for individuals to underestimate the influence of situational factors and overestimate the influence of dispositional factors when explaining behavior.
ExplanationOveremphasizing personal traits in explaining others' behavior.
#13
What is the concept of self-fulfilling prophecy in social psychology?
The process by which our expectations about another person lead that person to behave in ways that confirm our expectations.
ExplanationExpectations shaping behavior.
#14
What is group polarization in social psychology?
The tendency for group discussion to lead to more extreme opinions than the ones held by group members before the discussion.
ExplanationEnhanced group opinion after discussion.
#15
What term is used in social psychology to describe the strengthening of an individual's pre-existing beliefs after they are presented with evidence confirming those beliefs?
Confirmation bias
ExplanationSelective processing of confirming evidence.