Social Psychology Quiz
| Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the basic concepts and theories of social psychology. | |
| Number of Questions: 15 | |
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| Tags: social psychology social influence conformity obedience attitude change |
Which of the following is a key concept in social psychology?
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Social influence
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Conformity
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Obedience
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Attitude change
Social influence is the process by which individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are affected by others.
Which of the following is an example of social influence?
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Changing your opinion on a topic after hearing someone else's argument
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Buying a product because you saw a celebrity endorse it
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Voting for a particular candidate because your friends are supporting them
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All of the above
All of the options are examples of social influence, which is the process by which individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are affected by others.
What is conformity?
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Changing your behavior to match the behavior of others
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Changing your beliefs to match the beliefs of others
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Changing your attitudes to match the attitudes of others
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All of the above
Conformity is the process by which individuals change their behavior, beliefs, or attitudes to match those of others.
Which of the following is a factor that can influence conformity?
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Group size
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Group unanimity
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Status of the group members
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All of the above
All of the options are factors that can influence conformity. Group size, group unanimity, and status of the group members can all affect the likelihood that an individual will conform to the group's norms.
What is obedience?
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Changing your behavior in response to a command from an authority figure
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Changing your beliefs in response to a command from an authority figure
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Changing your attitudes in response to a command from an authority figure
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All of the above
Obedience is the process by which individuals change their behavior in response to a command from an authority figure.
Which of the following is a factor that can influence obedience?
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Legitimacy of the authority figure
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Proximity of the authority figure
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Personal characteristics of the individual
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All of the above
All of the options are factors that can influence obedience. The legitimacy of the authority figure, the proximity of the authority figure, and the personal characteristics of the individual can all affect the likelihood that an individual will obey a command.
What is attitude change?
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Changing your beliefs about a topic
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Changing your feelings about a topic
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Changing your behavior towards a topic
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All of the above
Attitude change is the process by which individuals change their beliefs, feelings, or behavior towards a topic.
Which of the following is a factor that can influence attitude change?
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Persuasion
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Social influence
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Personal experience
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All of the above
All of the options are factors that can influence attitude change. Persuasion, social influence, and personal experience can all affect the likelihood that an individual will change their attitude towards a topic.
What is the self-serving bias?
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The tendency to attribute positive outcomes to internal factors and negative outcomes to external factors
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The tendency to attribute negative outcomes to internal factors and positive outcomes to external factors
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The tendency to attribute all outcomes to internal factors
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The tendency to attribute all outcomes to external factors
The self-serving bias is the tendency to attribute positive outcomes to internal factors (such as our own abilities or efforts) and negative outcomes to external factors (such as bad luck or other people's actions).
What is the fundamental attribution error?
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The tendency to attribute others' behavior to internal factors and our own behavior to external factors
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The tendency to attribute our own behavior to internal factors and others' behavior to external factors
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The tendency to attribute all behavior to internal factors
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The tendency to attribute all behavior to external factors
The fundamental attribution error is the tendency to attribute others' behavior to internal factors (such as their personality or intentions) and our own behavior to external factors (such as the situation or other people's actions).
What is the just-world hypothesis?
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The belief that good people are rewarded and bad people are punished
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The belief that bad people are rewarded and good people are punished
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The belief that everyone is rewarded or punished equally
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The belief that there is no relationship between behavior and outcomes
The just-world hypothesis is the belief that good people are rewarded and bad people are punished. This belief can lead people to blame victims of misfortune for their own suffering and to see the world as a fair and just place.
What is the social identity theory?
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The theory that our self-concept is based on our membership in social groups
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The theory that our self-concept is based on our individual traits and abilities
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The theory that our self-concept is based on our relationships with others
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The theory that our self-concept is based on our culture and society
The social identity theory is the theory that our self-concept is based on our membership in social groups. This theory suggests that we define ourselves in terms of the groups we belong to and that our behavior is influenced by our group memberships.
What is the theory of planned behavior?
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The theory that our behavior is determined by our intentions, attitudes, and subjective norms
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The theory that our behavior is determined by our personality traits
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The theory that our behavior is determined by our past experiences
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The theory that our behavior is determined by our culture and society
The theory of planned behavior is the theory that our behavior is determined by our intentions, attitudes, and subjective norms. This theory suggests that our intentions to perform a behavior are influenced by our attitudes towards the behavior, our beliefs about the consequences of the behavior, and the social norms surrounding the behavior.
What is the elaboration likelihood model?
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The theory that our attitudes are formed through a process of careful consideration and evaluation of information
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The theory that our attitudes are formed through a process of simple exposure to information
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The theory that our attitudes are formed through a process of social influence
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The theory that our attitudes are formed through a process of personal experience
The elaboration likelihood model is the theory that our attitudes are formed through a process of careful consideration and evaluation of information. This theory suggests that our attitudes are more likely to be strong and resistant to change if we have carefully considered and evaluated the information relevant to the attitude.
What is the social loafing effect?
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The tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone
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The tendency for individuals to exert more effort when working in a group than when working alone
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The tendency for individuals to exert the same amount of effort when working in a group as when working alone
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The tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone
The social loafing effect is the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone. This effect is thought to be due to a number of factors, including the diffusion of responsibility, the evaluation apprehension, and the free-rider effect.