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Social Cognition and Relationships

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the concepts related to social cognition and relationships. It covers topics such as impression formation, attribution, attitudes, and relationship dynamics.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences impression formation?

  1. Physical appearance

  2. Behavior

  3. Social context

  4. Genetics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genetics is not a factor that directly influences impression formation. Impression formation is primarily influenced by observable factors such as physical appearance, behavior, and social context.

The tendency to attribute our own successes to internal factors and our failures to external factors is known as:

  1. Self-serving bias

  2. Fundamental attribution error

  3. Confirmation bias

  4. Illusory correlation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Self-serving bias is the tendency to attribute our own successes to internal factors (e.g., skill, effort) and our failures to external factors (e.g., bad luck, difficult circumstances).

Which of the following is NOT a component of an attitude?

  1. Beliefs

  2. Emotions

  3. Behaviors

  4. Values


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Values are not a component of an attitude. Attitudes consist of beliefs, emotions, and behaviors that are directed towards a specific object, person, or issue.

The process of changing someone's attitude through communication is known as:

  1. Persuasion

  2. Attitude inoculation

  3. Counter-attitudinal advocacy

  4. Cognitive dissonance reduction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Persuasion is the process of changing someone's attitude through communication. It involves using various techniques to influence the person's beliefs, emotions, and behaviors.

Which of the following is NOT a type of relationship conflict?

  1. Task conflict

  2. Relationship conflict

  3. Value conflict

  4. Interest conflict


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Interest conflict is not a type of relationship conflict. Relationship conflicts typically involve task conflict (disagreement about how to achieve a goal), relationship conflict (disagreement about the nature of the relationship), or value conflict (disagreement about fundamental values).

The tendency to perceive our romantic partners as more positive and desirable than they actually are is known as:

  1. Love goggles

  2. Confirmation bias

  3. Illusory correlation

  4. Self-serving bias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Love goggles is the tendency to perceive our romantic partners as more positive and desirable than they actually are. This phenomenon is often attributed to the influence of romantic love and the desire to maintain a positive view of our partners.

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

  1. Communication

  2. Trust

  3. Shared values

  4. Physical attractiveness


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Physical attractiveness is not a factor that directly contributes to relationship satisfaction. While physical attraction may play a role in the initial stages of a relationship, it is not sufficient to sustain long-term satisfaction.

The process of gradually becoming more similar to our romantic partners over time is known as:

  1. Relationship convergence

  2. Partner assimilation

  3. Relationship assimilation

  4. Partner convergence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Relationship convergence is the process of gradually becoming more similar to our romantic partners over time. This phenomenon is often attributed to the influence of social comparison, imitation, and the desire to maintain a harmonious relationship.

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

  1. Emotional support

  2. Instrumental support

  3. Informational support

  4. Financial support


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Financial support is not a type of social support. Social support typically involves providing emotional, instrumental, or informational resources to someone in need.

The tendency to attribute our own behavior to internal factors and the behavior of others to external factors is known as:

  1. Fundamental attribution error

  2. Self-serving bias

  3. Illusory correlation

  4. Confirmation bias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The fundamental attribution error is the tendency to attribute our own behavior to internal factors (e.g., personality, intentions) and the behavior of others to external factors (e.g., circumstances, luck).

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences relationship stability?

  1. Communication

  2. Trust

  3. Shared values

  4. Age difference


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Age difference is not a factor that directly influences relationship stability. While age differences may present certain challenges, they do not necessarily determine the success or failure of a relationship.

The process of forming a mental representation of someone based on their appearance, behavior, and other observable characteristics is known as:

  1. Impression formation

  2. Stereotyping

  3. Prejudice

  4. Discrimination


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Impression formation is the process of forming a mental representation of someone based on their appearance, behavior, and other observable characteristics. This process is influenced by a variety of factors, including our own beliefs, values, and expectations.

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

  1. Conformity

  2. Obedience

  3. Compliance

  4. Persuasion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Persuasion is not a type of social influence. Social influence typically involves changing someone's behavior or attitudes through conformity, obedience, or compliance.

The tendency to perceive patterns and connections between events, even when they are not actually related, is known as:

  1. Illusory correlation

  2. Confirmation bias

  3. Self-serving bias

  4. Fundamental attribution error


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Illusory correlation is the tendency to perceive patterns and connections between events, even when they are not actually related. This phenomenon is often attributed to our desire to make sense of the world and to find order in random events.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences relationship dynamics?

  1. Communication

  2. Trust

  3. Shared values

  4. Power dynamics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Power dynamics is not a factor that directly influences relationship dynamics. While power dynamics may exist in some relationships, they are not necessarily a defining characteristic of all relationships.

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