Social Psychology
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- Q1What is the main concept behind cognitive dissonance?The tendency to conform to group normsThe process of observing and imitating othersThe influence of others on personal behaviorThe mental discomfort experienced when holding two contradictory beliefs30s
- Q2What is the concept of groupthink?A tendency for cohesive groups to make faulty decisions because they prioritize consensus over realistic appraisalWhen individuals act differently in a group than they would aloneThe ability of individuals to influence group decisionsThe process of individuals conforming to different social roles30s
- Q3What is the primary focus of social psychology?The development of individual personality traitsThe study of brain structures and functionsThe effects of genetics on behaviorHow people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the presence of others30s
- Q4What does the term 'conformity' mean in the context of social psychology?The process of leadership in social settingsThe ability to maintain individuality in a groupThe tendency to align behaviors, beliefs, or attitudes with those of a groupThe act of resisting social influence30s
- Q5What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals in a group tend to go along with the group consensus, often at the expense of their own opinions?groupthinksocial facilitationcognitive dissonancebystander effect30s
- Q6What is the name of the phenomenon where individuals conform to a group's beliefs or behaviors, even if they privately disagree?obediencecomplianceconformitydeindividuation30s
- Q7What is the term for the adjustment of one's behavior, attitudes, or beliefs to align with group norms?social influencepeer pressuregroupthinksocial facilitation30s
- Q8Which theory suggests that people are motivated to reduce discomfort arising from inconsistency in their beliefs and behaviors?Social identity theoryCognitive dissonance theoryMaslow's hierarchy of needsAttribution theory30s
- Q9What is the concept that describes the tendency for individuals to conform to the attitudes and behaviors of a group?Group polarizationSocial facilitationSocial conformityCognitive dissonance30s
- Q10What is the term for a situation in which individuals in a group prioritize harmony and consensus over critical thinking and realistic appraisal of alternatives?Social facilitationDeindividuationConformityGroupthink30s
- Q11What is the term for a change in behavior or attitude that occurs as a result of real or imagined pressure from a group?Cognitive dissonanceSocial influencePeer pressureGroup polarization30s
- Q12Which parenting style is characterized by high responsiveness and high demands?authoritative parentingauthoritarian parentingneglectful parentingpermissive parenting30s
- Q13Which concept refers to the inherent characteristics and biological factors that influence an individual's traits and behavior?groupthinknaturesocial normsnurture30s
- Q14What term describes the unwritten rules and expectations about how people should behave in social situations?cognitive dissonancegroupthinkobediencesocial norms30s
- Q15What is the term for the tendency to comply with the demands or instructions of an authority figure?obediencecognitive dissonancesocial normsgroupthink30s