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Social Psychology and Interpersonal Relations

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of social psychology and interpersonal relations, including social influence, attitudes, and group dynamics.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is a key concept in social psychology?

  1. Social identity

  2. Social cognition

  3. Social norms

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social identity, social cognition, and social norms are all fundamental concepts in social psychology, which studies how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts.

What is the term for the tendency to conform to the opinions or behaviors of others?

  1. Social influence

  2. Groupthink

  3. Conformity

  4. Obedience


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Conformity is the process of changing one's behavior or beliefs in order to match those of a group or society.

Which of the following is an example of a social norm?

  1. Saying 'please' and 'thank you'

  2. Standing in line at a store

  3. Dressing appropriately for a job interview

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social norms are unwritten rules that govern behavior in a society or group. They can include things like politeness, queuing, and appropriate dress.

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

  1. Self-serving bias

  2. Fundamental attribution error

  3. Confirmation bias

  4. Illusion of control


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Self-serving bias is the tendency to attribute our own successes to internal factors (such as our skills or abilities) and our failures to external factors (such as bad luck or difficult circumstances).

What is the term for the tendency to seek out information that confirms our existing beliefs?

  1. Confirmation bias

  2. Hindsight bias

  3. Illusion of control

  4. Self-serving bias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek out information that confirms our existing beliefs, while ignoring or discounting information that contradicts them.

Which of the following is an example of a group dynamic?

  1. Groupthink

  2. Social loafing

  3. Deindividuation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Group dynamics are the processes and interactions that occur within a group, such as groupthink, social loafing, and deindividuation.

What is the term for the tendency for group members to suppress their individual opinions in order to reach a consensus?

  1. Groupthink

  2. Social loafing

  3. Deindividuation

  4. Conformity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Groupthink is the tendency for group members to suppress their individual opinions in order to reach a consensus, even if that consensus is flawed.

What is the term for the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone?

  1. Groupthink

  2. Social loafing

  3. Deindividuation

  4. Conformity


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social loafing is the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone.

What is the term for the loss of individual identity and self-awareness that can occur in group situations?

  1. Groupthink

  2. Social loafing

  3. Deindividuation

  4. Conformity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Deindividuation is the loss of individual identity and self-awareness that can occur in group situations, leading to impulsive and disinhibited behavior.

Which of the following is an example of a positive social influence?

  1. Peer pressure to study hard

  2. Encouragement from a coach to improve performance

  3. Support from a friend during a difficult time

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Positive social influence can include things like peer pressure to study hard, encouragement from a coach to improve performance, and support from a friend during a difficult time.

Which of the following is an example of a negative social influence?

  1. Peer pressure to engage in risky behavior

  2. Encouragement from a friend to skip school

  3. Support from a group to engage in illegal activities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Negative social influence can include things like peer pressure to engage in risky behavior, encouragement from a friend to skip school, and support from a group to engage in illegal activities.

What is the term for the tendency for people to form positive attitudes toward those who are similar to them?

  1. In-group bias

  2. Out-group bias

  3. Social identity theory

  4. Stereotyping


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In-group bias is the tendency for people to form positive attitudes toward those who are similar to them, while forming negative attitudes toward those who are different.

What is the term for the tendency for people to form negative attitudes toward those who are different from them?

  1. In-group bias

  2. Out-group bias

  3. Social identity theory

  4. Stereotyping


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Out-group bias is the tendency for people to form negative attitudes toward those who are different from them, while forming positive attitudes toward those who are similar.

Which of the following is an example of a stereotype?

  1. All women are good at cooking

  2. All men are good at math

  3. All Asians are good at martial arts

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stereotypes are widely held beliefs about a particular group of people that are often inaccurate and harmful.

What is the term for the process of changing our attitudes and beliefs in order to match those of a group or society?

  1. Socialization

  2. Acculturation

  3. Assimilation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Socialization, acculturation, and assimilation are all processes by which individuals change their attitudes and beliefs in order to match those of a group or society.

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