
Final Exam Social Psychology
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- Q1What is the term for the tendency to attribute our own successes to internal factors, and our failures to external factors?Fundamental attribution errorActor-observer biasSelf-serving biasConfirmation biasAttribution20s
- Q2Which theory suggests that people are motivated to maintain a positive self-concept by seeking out favorable information about themselves?Self-verification theorySelf-perception theorySelf-enhancement theorySelf-determination theoryPositive self-concept theory20s
- Q3What is the term for the process of comparing ourselves to others in order to evaluate our own abilities?Group polarizationSelf-fulfilling prophecyComparative theoryDeindividuationSocial comparison30s
- Q4Which term refers to our tendency to conform to the norms of a group in order to fit in?Social normingSocial loafingSocial conformitySocial facilitationIn-group facilitation30s
- Q5How does the mere presence of others affect our performance on simple tasks, according to the social facilitation theory?It has no effectIt depends on the size of the groupIt depends on the feedback of the groupIt enhances our performanceIt impairs our performance30s
- Q6What is the term for the tendency to believe that other people share our attitudes and opinions?Social conformityFalse consensus effectSocial desirability biasHalo effectConfirmation bias30s
- Q7Which theory suggests that we adjust our attitudes and behaviors to match those of the people around us?Social influence theoryAttitude ChangeSocial exchange theoryCognitive dissonance theorySelf-perception theory30s
- Q8Which term refers to our tendency to act in a less responsible way when we are part of a group, assuming that others will pick up the slack?Self-perception theorySocial loafingnone of the aboveBystander effectFundamental attribution error30s
- Q9What is the term for the tendency to attribute our own successes to internal factors, and our failures to external factors?Fundamental attribution errorAttributionConfirmation biasActor-observer biasSelf-serving bias20s
- Q1030s