Social Psychology and the Environment

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Which theory suggests that people's attitudes and behaviors are influenced by their social and cultural context?

  1. Social Identity Theory

  2. Theory of Planned Behavior

  3. Social Learning Theory

  4. Environmental Psychology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social Identity Theory posits that individuals' self-concept is largely determined by their membership in various social groups, and that their attitudes and behaviors are shaped by their desire to maintain a positive social identity.

According to the Theory of Planned Behavior, what are the three main factors that influence a person's behavior?

  1. Attitudes, Subjective Norms, Perceived Behavioral Control

  2. Values, Beliefs, Intentions

  3. Personality Traits, Social Norms, Environmental Factors

  4. Cognitions, Emotions, Motivations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Theory of Planned Behavior proposes that a person's behavior is determined by their attitudes towards the behavior, their subjective norms (perceived social pressure to perform or not perform the behavior), and their perceived behavioral control (belief in their ability to perform the behavior).

Which social psychological concept refers to the tendency for people to conform to the opinions and behaviors of the majority?

  1. Groupthink

  2. Social Influence

  3. Social Loafing

  4. Deindividuation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social Influence encompasses various forms of influence, including conformity, where individuals adjust their beliefs or behaviors to match those of the majority or a dominant group.

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals tend to exert less effort when working in a group compared to when working alone?

  1. Social Loafing

  2. Groupthink

  3. Diffusion of Responsibility

  4. Ringelmann Effect


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social Loafing refers to the tendency for individuals to reduce their effort and productivity when working in a group, often due to a sense of anonymity or decreased personal accountability.

Which theory suggests that people's attitudes and behaviors are shaped by their interactions with the physical environment?

  1. Environmental Psychology

  2. Social Identity Theory

  3. Theory of Planned Behavior

  4. Social Learning Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Environmental Psychology examines the relationship between the physical environment and human behavior, exploring how factors such as design, noise, and pollution can influence individuals' thoughts, feelings, and actions.

What is the term for the tendency for people to perceive and remember information in a way that confirms their existing beliefs and expectations?

  1. Confirmation Bias

  2. Hindsight Bias

  3. Illusory Correlation

  4. Framing Effect


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Confirmation Bias refers to the tendency for individuals to seek out and interpret information that supports their existing beliefs, while ignoring or downplaying information that contradicts them.

Which social psychological concept describes the tendency for people to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors?

  1. Self-Serving Bias

  2. Fundamental Attribution Error

  3. Illusory Correlation

  4. Confirmation Bias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Self-Serving Bias is the tendency for individuals to take credit for their successes while blaming external factors for their failures, maintaining a positive self-image.

What is the term for the tendency for people to perceive ambiguous or random events as meaningful and connected?

  1. Illusory Correlation

  2. Confirmation Bias

  3. Hindsight Bias

  4. Framing Effect


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Illusory Correlation refers to the tendency for individuals to perceive a relationship between two events or variables even when there is no actual connection between them.

Which theory suggests that people's behavior is influenced by their perception of the social norms and expectations of their peers?

  1. Social Norms Theory

  2. Theory of Planned Behavior

  3. Social Identity Theory

  4. Social Learning Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social Norms Theory posits that individuals' behavior is shaped by their perception of what is considered acceptable or appropriate within their social group or culture.

What is the term for the tendency for people to perceive events or situations in a more positive or negative light depending on how they are framed?

  1. Framing Effect

  2. Confirmation Bias

  3. Illusory Correlation

  4. Self-Serving Bias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Framing Effect refers to the phenomenon where the way information is presented or framed can influence individuals' perceptions, judgments, and decisions.

Which social psychological concept describes the tendency for people to conform to the opinions and behaviors of the majority, even when they know it is incorrect?

  1. Groupthink

  2. Social Influence

  3. Social Loafing

  4. Deindividuation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Groupthink occurs when individuals in a group suppress their own doubts or criticisms in order to maintain group cohesion and consensus, leading to potentially flawed decision-making.

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals tend to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors?

  1. Self-Serving Bias

  2. Fundamental Attribution Error

  3. Illusory Correlation

  4. Confirmation Bias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Self-Serving Bias is the tendency for individuals to take credit for their successes while blaming external factors for their failures, maintaining a positive self-image.

Which social psychological concept refers to the tendency for people to perceive and remember information in a way that confirms their existing beliefs and expectations?

  1. Confirmation Bias

  2. Hindsight Bias

  3. Illusory Correlation

  4. Framing Effect


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Confirmation Bias refers to the tendency for individuals to seek out and interpret information that supports their existing beliefs, while ignoring or downplaying information that contradicts them.

What is the term for the tendency for people to perceive ambiguous or random events as meaningful and connected?

  1. Illusory Correlation

  2. Confirmation Bias

  3. Hindsight Bias

  4. Framing Effect


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Illusory Correlation refers to the tendency for individuals to perceive a relationship between two events or variables even when there is no actual connection between them.

Which theory suggests that people's behavior is influenced by their perception of the social norms and expectations of their peers?

  1. Social Norms Theory

  2. Theory of Planned Behavior

  3. Social Identity Theory

  4. Social Learning Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social Norms Theory posits that individuals' behavior is shaped by their perception of what is considered acceptable or appropriate within their social group or culture.

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