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Social Cognition and Identity

Description: This quiz assesses your understanding of the concepts related to Social Cognition and Identity, including self-concept, social identity, and the various factors that influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in social contexts.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a component of self-concept?

  1. Self-esteem

  2. Self-awareness

  3. Self-efficacy

  4. Self-schema


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Self-efficacy is not a component of self-concept, but rather a belief in one's ability to perform a specific task or achieve a particular goal.

The tendency to favor one's own group over other groups is known as:

  1. Social identity

  2. In-group bias

  3. Out-group homogeneity

  4. Ethnocentrism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In-group bias refers to the tendency to favor one's own group over other groups, often leading to positive evaluations of the in-group and negative evaluations of the out-group.

Which of the following is NOT a type of social identity?

  1. National identity

  2. Gender identity

  3. Religious identity

  4. Personal identity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Personal identity is not a type of social identity, as it refers to the unique characteristics and experiences that define an individual, rather than their membership in a particular social group.

The process by which individuals adopt the values, beliefs, and behaviors of a group they belong to is known as:

  1. Socialization

  2. Acculturation

  3. Assimilation

  4. Integration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Socialization is the process by which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, and behaviors of the social groups they belong to, shaping their thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences self-concept?

  1. Culture

  2. Gender

  3. Genetics

  4. Personal experiences


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Genetics is not a direct factor that influences self-concept, as it primarily determines physical traits and predispositions, rather than psychological characteristics.

The tendency to attribute negative characteristics to members of an out-group is known as:

  1. Stereotyping

  2. Prejudice

  3. Discrimination

  4. Scapegoating


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stereotyping refers to the tendency to attribute certain characteristics to members of a group based on their perceived group membership, often leading to inaccurate and overgeneralized beliefs.

The belief that one's own group is superior to other groups is known as:

  1. Ethnocentrism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Racism

  4. Sexism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture or group is superior to others, often leading to negative attitudes and behaviors towards members of other groups.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for reducing prejudice and discrimination?

  1. Contact between groups

  2. Education and awareness

  3. Legal and institutional changes

  4. Positive intergroup contact


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Positive intergroup contact is not a strategy for reducing prejudice and discrimination, but rather a condition that can facilitate positive attitudes and behaviors towards out-group members.

The process by which individuals seek to maintain a positive self-image is known as:

  1. Self-verification

  2. Self-enhancement

  3. Self-presentation

  4. Self-regulation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Self-enhancement refers to the tendency to maintain a positive self-image by seeking favorable information about oneself, avoiding negative information, and engaging in self-promoting behaviors.

Which of the following is NOT a type of self-presentation?

  1. Impression management

  2. Self-monitoring

  3. Self-disclosure

  4. Self-awareness


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Self-awareness is not a type of self-presentation, as it refers to the ability to recognize and understand one's own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

The tendency to conform to the norms and expectations of a group is known as:

  1. Social influence

  2. Groupthink

  3. Social facilitation

  4. Social loafing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social influence refers to the process by which individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are affected by others, leading to conformity, obedience, or other forms of influence.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to groupthink?

  1. Group cohesion

  2. Isolation from outside influences

  3. Lack of critical thinking

  4. Strong leadership


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Strong leadership is not a factor that contributes to groupthink, as it can actually help to prevent groupthink by encouraging critical thinking and challenging assumptions.

The tendency to exert less effort when working in a group compared to working alone is known as:

  1. Social loafing

  2. Groupthink

  3. Social facilitation

  4. Ringelmann effect


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social loafing refers to the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working in a group compared to working alone, due to diffusion of responsibility and reduced individual accountability.

Which of the following is NOT a type of social cognition?

  1. Stereotyping

  2. Attribution

  3. Self-perception

  4. Cognitive dissonance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Self-perception is not a type of social cognition, as it refers to the process by which individuals infer their own attitudes and beliefs based on their own behavior.

The tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors and one's failures to external factors is known as:

  1. Self-serving bias

  2. Fundamental attribution error

  3. Illusory correlation

  4. Confirmation bias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Self-serving bias refers to the tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors (e.g., skill, effort) and one's failures to external factors (e.g., bad luck, difficult circumstances).

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