Master Social Psychology: Enhance Your Understanding of Social Behavior

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a recognized form of social influence that can impact behavior and attitudes?

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Individualism

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Conformity

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Obedience

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Socialization

Question 2

In social psychology, which concept describes how individuals perceive themselves as part of a specific social group?

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Social identity

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Social categorization

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Cognitive dissonance

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Self-concept

Question 3

Which of the following factors does NOT directly influence how individuals interpret the behavior of others?

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The actor's nationality

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The observer's personal characteristics

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Information about how other people behave in similar situations

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The distinctiveness of the behavior

Question 4

In social psychology, which concept refers to the mental processes we use to understand and interpret our social surroundings?

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Social cognition

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Attribution theory

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Prejudice

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Group dynamics

Question 5

Which concept is NOT a core component of social psychology?

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Personality Traits

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Social Cognition

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Social Influence

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Group Dynamics

Question 6

According to social identity theory, which of the following is a key factor influencing individuals' self-concept and behavior?

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Group membership and social identification

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Personal accomplishments and achievements

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Cultural norms and values

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Physical characteristics

Question 7

Which of these is a foundational principle of social psychology?

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Social influence

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Neurobiology of behavior

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Quantum mechanics

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Evolutionary psychology

Question 8

Which concept in social psychology describes the tendency for people to attribute their successes to internal factors and others' failures to external factors?

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Self-serving bias

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Just-world hypothesis

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Groupthink

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Social loafing

Question 9

Which concept is NOT a core principle of social psychology?

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Individual psychology

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Social cognition

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Social identity theory

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Group dynamics

Question 10

In the Elaboration Likelihood Model, which route to persuasion requires more in-depth thinking and leads to longer-lasting attitude shifts?

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Central route

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Peripheral route

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a central concept in social psychology?

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Evolutionary psychology

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Social cognition

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Attitude formation and change

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Group dynamics

Question 12

Which of the following is not a core concept in social psychology?

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Animal behavior

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Social norms

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Group dynamics

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Cognitive dissonance

Question 13

Which of these is a core concept in social psychology?

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Social influence

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Quantum mechanics

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Photosynthesis

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Calculus

Question 14

In social identity theory, what is crucial for shaping an individual's sense of self?

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Group membership

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Personal traits

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Social expectations

Question 15

Which concept is unrelated to the study of social dynamics within groups, a key topic in social psychology?

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Operant conditioning

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Attribution

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Groupthink

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Social loafing

Question 16

According to the Elaboration Likelihood Model, which route to persuasion is more likely to result in long-lasting attitude change?

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Central Route

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Peripheral Route

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Heuristic Route

Question 17

Which theory suggests that attitudes are mainly formed through observing and imitating the actions of others?

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Social learning theory

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Assimilation-contrast theory

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Cognitive dissonance theory

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Elaboration likelihood model

Question 18

Which factor does NOT affect conformity, the tendency for individuals to align their behavior with that of a group?

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Self-confidence

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Group size

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Unanimity

Question 19

Question:

Which of the following is NOT a core concept in social psychology, as defined in this unit?

Options:

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2. Cognitive heuristics

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1. Attitude formation

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3. Conformity

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4. Prejudice

Question 20

In social psychology, which concept refers to the process of forming and changing an individual's beliefs, emotions, and actions towards a specific entity?

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Attitude

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Social cognition

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Attribution

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Conformity

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a core concept in social psychology?

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Neuroscience

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Social cognition

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Social norms

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Group dynamics

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of social psychology?

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Heredity and genetics

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Social influence

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Social cognition

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Social identity

Question 23

Social psychology primarily focuses on studying:

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How individuals behave in groups and social settings.

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The impact of biology on human behavior.

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The workings of the human mind.

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The role of emotions in social interactions.

Question 24

In social psychology, what term encompasses an individual's beliefs, feelings, and behavioral tendencies towards a specific object or issue?

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Attitude

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Emotion

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Heuristic

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Perception

Question 25

Which concept falls outside the primary areas of focus in social psychology?

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Biological psychology

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Social cognition

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Group dynamics

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Social influence

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a common outcome of prejudice?

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Increased understanding

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Social conflict

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Economic disparity

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Emotional distress

Question 27

Which factor does NOT promote prosocial behavior, as per social psychology research?

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Selfishness

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Empathy

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Positive mood

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Social norms

Question 28

In social psychology, what concept describes the mental processes people use to understand and interpret information in social situations?

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Social cognition

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Social conformity

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Group polarization

Question 29

In social cognition, which mental shortcut involves using easily accessible information to make quick judgments, often leading to biases?

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Heuristic processing

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Deductive reasoning

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Systematic processing

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Inductive reasoning

Question 30

In Asch's conformity experiments, which factor is least likely to increase conformity?

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Strong personal beliefs

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Normative social influence

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Informational social influence

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Group size

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of stereotypes?

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Complete accuracy

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Exaggeration of group differences

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Resistance to change

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Influenced by societal norms

Question 32

Which of the following is **not** a recognized negative consequence of prejudice in social psychology?

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Enhanced intergroup cooperation and harmony

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Increased intergroup conflict

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Reduced self-esteem among minority group members

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Reduced empathy and compassion towards out-group members

Question 33

Which characteristic is a key indicator of a healthy and mutually beneficial interpersonal relationship?

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Open and honest communication

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Frequent conflicts and disagreements

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Dependency on external validation

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Resistance to compromise or accommodation

Question 34

Which principle accounts for the observation that individuals who believe they received an inactive treatment for a headache experience reduced pain?

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Placebo effect

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Demand characteristics

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Classical conditioning

Question 35

In Tuckman's model of group development, which stage is defined by conflict and disagreement?

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Storming

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Forming

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Norming

Question 36

Which of the following is not a core concept in social psychology?

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Evolutionary psychology

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Social influence

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Social facilitation

Question 37

Within group dynamics, what is the term for the phenomenon where individuals suppress their dissenting opinions to preserve harmony and prevent conflict?

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Groupthink

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Conformity

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Social loafing

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Deindividuation

Question 38

Which of the following is not considered a form of social influence?

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Collaboration

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Conformity

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Obedience

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Persuasion

Question 39

In conformity research, what is the term for the tendency of individuals to conform to group norms even when they know the group is incorrect?

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Normative influence

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Groupthink

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Informational influence

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Social facilitation

Question 40

Which factor can lessen or reduce prejudice?

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Empathy

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Stereotyping

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Discrimination

Question 41

Which of the following is not a technique commonly used to reduce prejudice?

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Cognitive dissonance

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Contact theory

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Education and awareness campaigns

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Legislation against discrimination

Question 42

According to the Elaboration Likelihood Model, which persuasion techniques are generally more effective in changing attitudes and behaviors?

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Techniques that focus on providing strong arguments and evidence (central route)

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Techniques that focus on using attractive spokespersons or emotional appeals (peripheral route)

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The effectiveness of persuasion techniques is unrelated to an individual's motivation to process information.

Question 43

In group dynamics, social loafing is the tendency for:

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Individuals to exert less effort when working in a group

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Groups to become more cohesive and unified

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Individuals to feel more accountable for their contributions

Question 44

What is a defining characteristic of social psychology?

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Examines psychological processes in social contexts

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Focuses solely on the societal level of analysis

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Employs exclusively experimental research methods

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Excludes group dynamics from its area of study

Question 45

Which term defines the tendency to favor one's own group over others?

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In-group bias

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Out-group homogeneity effect

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Stereotyping

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Prejudice

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of group dynamics?

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Individual independence

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Shared norms

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Group cohesion

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Conformity to group expectations

Question 47

What term describes the situation where individuals adjust their behavior to align with group expectations?

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Group conformity

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Social loafing

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Group polarization

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Social facilitation

Question 48

What is the term for the tendency to help others in emergency situations?

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Altruism

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Bystander effect

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Social norms

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Social identity theory

Question 49

The tendency to interpret ambiguous information in a way that supports our existing beliefs or expectations is known as:

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Confirmation bias

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Selective attention

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Actor-observer bias

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Hindsight bias

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT considered a consequence of prejudice?

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Improved intergroup relations

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Discrimination

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Stereotyping

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Reduced self-esteem

Question 51

The process by which individuals gradually adopt the norms, values, and behaviors of a group is known as:

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Socialization

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Conformity

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Obedience

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Prosocial behavior

Question 52

Which of the following does NOT influence the likelihood of conformity?

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Clarity of instructions

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Size of the group

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Unanimity of opinion

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Status of dissenting individuals

Question 53

The shift towards more extreme and polarized opinions within a group during discussion is known as:

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Group polarization

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Social identity theory

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Pluralistic ignorance

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Social loafing

Question 54

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort when working in a group compared to when working alone is referred to as:

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Social loafing

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Free rider effect

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Bystander effect

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Group think

Question 55

The study of how social factors impact health and well-being is termed:

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Health psychology

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Clinical psychology

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Social work

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Public health

Question 56

Which of the following factors has the LEAST influence on behavior and mental processes as studied in social psychology?

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Genetics

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Social cognition

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Culture

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Group dynamics

Question 57

The process of adopting the norms, values, and beliefs of a society or group is referred to as:

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Socialization

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Conformity

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Obedience

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Social identification

Question 58

Which of the following is NOT a potential negative consequence of groupthink?

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Enhanced creativity

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Suppression of dissenting opinions

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Illusion of invulnerability

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Rapid decision-making

Question 59

The tendency for individuals to compare themselves to others in order to evaluate their abilities and worth is known as:

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Social comparison

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Self-esteem

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Social identity theory

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Cognitive dissonance

Question 60

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of social identity theory?

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Individuals derive a sense of self from their social groups

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Individuals strive to maintain a consistent self-concept

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Individuals engage in social comparison to enhance their self-efficacy

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Individuals are motivated to minimize uncertainty

Question 61

The tendency for individuals to act in a way that is consistent with their self-beliefs and expectations is known as:

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Self-fulfilling prophecy

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Self-presentation

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Cognitive dissonance

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Social loafing

Question 62

The theory that suggests that group members become more extreme in their beliefs and opinions when discussing issues within the group is known as:

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Group polarization

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Social facilitation

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Social loafing

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Bystander effect

Question 63

What is a primary criticism of the fundamental attribution error?

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It overemphasizes personal characteristics

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It overemphasizes situational influences

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It only applies to positive actions

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It uses outdated research techniques

Question 64

In the elaboration likelihood model of persuasion, the central route and peripheral route differ primarily in which aspect?

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Depth of cognitive processing

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Emotional appeal

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Attitude change effectiveness

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Counterargument susceptibility