Social Psychology

Description: This quiz covers the fundamental concepts and theories of Social Psychology, a branch of psychology that explores how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the presence of others.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: social psychology social influence attitudes conformity group dynamics
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

Which social psychological theory proposes that individuals tend to conform to the beliefs and behaviors of the majority?

  1. Social Identity Theory

  2. Social Comparison Theory

  3. Social Learning Theory

  4. Normative Social Influence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Normative Social Influence suggests that people conform to social norms and expectations to gain approval and avoid disapproval from others.

What is the term for the tendency to attribute one's own successes to internal factors and one's failures to external factors?

  1. Self-Serving Bias

  2. Fundamental Attribution Error

  3. Confirmation Bias

  4. Illusory Correlation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Self-Serving Bias refers to the tendency to take credit for positive outcomes while blaming external factors for negative outcomes.

Which social psychological concept refers to the tendency for individuals to perceive themselves as similar to others in their social group?

  1. Social Identity Theory

  2. Social Comparison Theory

  3. In-Group Bias

  4. Out-Group Homogeneity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social Identity Theory suggests that individuals derive a sense of identity from their membership in social groups.

What is the term for the tendency for individuals to seek out and interpret information that confirms their existing beliefs?

  1. Confirmation Bias

  2. Illusory Correlation

  3. Belief Perseverance

  4. Selective Perception


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Confirmation Bias refers to the tendency to seek out information that supports one's existing beliefs while ignoring or discounting contradictory information.

Which social psychological theory proposes that individuals' attitudes and behaviors are shaped by their social interactions and experiences?

  1. Social Learning Theory

  2. Social Identity Theory

  3. Social Comparison Theory

  4. Attitudes and Persuasion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social Learning Theory suggests that individuals learn attitudes and behaviors through observation, imitation, and reinforcement from others.

What is the term for the tendency for individuals to conform to the beliefs and behaviors of those they perceive as experts or authorities?

  1. Informational Social Influence

  2. Normative Social Influence

  3. Compliance

  4. Obedience


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Informational Social Influence refers to the tendency to conform to the beliefs and behaviors of others who are perceived as knowledgeable or credible.

Which social psychological concept refers to the tendency for individuals to perceive members of their own social group as more positive and favorable than members of other groups?

  1. In-Group Bias

  2. Out-Group Homogeneity

  3. Social Identity Theory

  4. Ethnocentrism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In-Group Bias refers to the tendency to favor and positively evaluate members of one's own social group over members of other groups.

What is the term for the tendency for individuals to change their attitudes and behaviors in response to persuasive messages?

  1. Attitudes and Persuasion

  2. Social Learning Theory

  3. Social Comparison Theory

  4. Compliance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Attitudes and Persuasion refers to the study of how individuals' attitudes and behaviors can be influenced by persuasive messages and techniques.

Which social psychological theory proposes that individuals' attitudes and behaviors are shaped by their social interactions and experiences?

  1. Social Learning Theory

  2. Social Identity Theory

  3. Social Comparison Theory

  4. Attitudes and Persuasion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social Learning Theory suggests that individuals learn attitudes and behaviors through observation, imitation, and reinforcement from others.

What is the term for the tendency for individuals to conform to the beliefs and behaviors of those they perceive as experts or authorities?

  1. Informational Social Influence

  2. Normative Social Influence

  3. Compliance

  4. Obedience


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Informational Social Influence refers to the tendency to conform to the beliefs and behaviors of others who are perceived as knowledgeable or credible.

Which social psychological concept refers to the tendency for individuals to perceive members of their own social group as more positive and favorable than members of other groups?

  1. In-Group Bias

  2. Out-Group Homogeneity

  3. Social Identity Theory

  4. Ethnocentrism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In-Group Bias refers to the tendency to favor and positively evaluate members of one's own social group over members of other groups.

What is the term for the tendency for individuals to change their attitudes and behaviors in response to persuasive messages?

  1. Attitudes and Persuasion

  2. Social Learning Theory

  3. Social Comparison Theory

  4. Compliance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Attitudes and Persuasion refers to the study of how individuals' attitudes and behaviors can be influenced by persuasive messages and techniques.

Which social psychological theory proposes that individuals' attitudes and behaviors are shaped by their social interactions and experiences?

  1. Social Learning Theory

  2. Social Identity Theory

  3. Social Comparison Theory

  4. Attitudes and Persuasion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social Learning Theory suggests that individuals learn attitudes and behaviors through observation, imitation, and reinforcement from others.

What is the term for the tendency for individuals to conform to the beliefs and behaviors of those they perceive as experts or authorities?

  1. Informational Social Influence

  2. Normative Social Influence

  3. Compliance

  4. Obedience


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Informational Social Influence refers to the tendency to conform to the beliefs and behaviors of others who are perceived as knowledgeable or credible.

Which social psychological concept refers to the tendency for individuals to perceive members of their own social group as more positive and favorable than members of other groups?

  1. In-Group Bias

  2. Out-Group Homogeneity

  3. Social Identity Theory

  4. Ethnocentrism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In-Group Bias refers to the tendency to favor and positively evaluate members of one's own social group over members of other groups.

- Hide questions