Question 1

Which of the following best describes the 'need-to-belong theory' in social psychology?

Accepted Answer

The theory that humans have a biologically based need for interpersonal connection.

Question 2

A student fails a test and their classmates assume it is because the student is lazy, rather than considering external factors. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Fundamental attribution error

Question 3

In the Stanford Prison Experiment, participants adopted the behaviors and attitudes associated with their assigned roles. This phenomenon is best explained by:

Accepted Answer

The power of social roles

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a situational influence that increases the likelihood of prosocial behavior?

Accepted Answer

The helper is in a hurry

Question 5

According to social comparison theory, what is the likely psychological effect of upward comparison?

Accepted Answer

It can inspire motivation or trigger envy and discouragement.

Question 6

Which compliance technique involves starting with a small request and then moving to a larger one?

Accepted Answer

Foot-in-the-door technique

Question 7

A group of people make a decision without considering alternatives because they want to maintain unanimity. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Groupthink

Question 8

Which of the following equations best represents the diffusion of responsibility in the bystander effect?

Accepted Answer

$$ P_{help} = \frac{1}{N} $$

Question 9

Which attribution is being made when someone says, 'He failed because he is irresponsible,' rather than considering situational factors?

Accepted Answer

Internal attribution

Question 10

Which of the following is a real-world consequence of the just-world hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

Victim blaming in cases of crime or poverty

Question 11

In Milgram's obedience study, which factor was found to decrease obedience?

Accepted Answer

Greater distance between teacher and experimenter

Question 12

Which of the following best describes deindividuation?

Accepted Answer

A loss of individuality and reduction of normal constraints against deviant behavior

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of instrumental aggression?

Accepted Answer

A person deliberately sabotages a coworker to get a promotion

Question 14

According to kin selection theory, which equation best represents the likelihood of helping a relative?

Accepted Answer

$$ L_{help} \propto r $$

Question 15

Which of the following is most likely to increase conformity according to Asch's study?

Accepted Answer

Task ambiguity

Question 16

Which of the following is a key step in the process of helping in an emergency, according to the bystander effect model?

Accepted Answer

Noticing the event

Question 17

Which compliance technique is used when a salesperson starts with a low price and then adds on extra costs?

Accepted Answer

Low-ball technique

Question 18

Which of the following is a consequence of ostracism?

Accepted Answer

Increased aggression and distress

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the actor-observer bias?

Accepted Answer

The tendency to attribute one's own behavior to external factors and others' behavior to internal factors

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of the just-world hypothesis in action?

Accepted Answer

Assuming a person is homeless because they made bad choices

Social Psychology: Influence, Attribution, and Group Dynamics

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