Question 1

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'deindividuation' as discussed in social psychology?

Accepted Answer

A person acting aggressively in a large, anonymous crowd during a protest.

Question 2

According to the 'fundamental attribution error,' how are people likely to explain a stranger's failure on an exam?

Accepted Answer

By attributing it to the stranger's lack of intelligence or effort.

Question 3

Which scenario best demonstrates the 'foot-in-the-door' technique?

Accepted Answer

A salesperson first asks you to sign a petition, then later asks you to donate money.

Question 4

In the context of the bystander effect, what is 'diffusion of responsibility'?

Accepted Answer

The tendency for individuals to feel less responsible to help when others are present.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of an 'external attribution'?

Accepted Answer

Explaining someone's lateness by saying there was heavy traffic.

Question 6

The 'just-world hypothesis' can lead to which of the following real-world consequences?

Accepted Answer

Victim blaming in cases of crime or misfortune.

Question 7

Which of the following best describes 'groupthink'?

Accepted Answer

A group decision-making process where the desire for unanimity overrides critical thinking.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

It can inspire motivation or trigger envy and discouragement.

Question 9

Which of the following is a situational factor that increases the likelihood of conformity, according to Asch's research?

Accepted Answer

The presence of friends or acquaintances in the group.

Question 10

In the Milgram obedience studies, which factor was found to decrease obedience?

Accepted Answer

Increasing the distance between the authority figure and the participant.

Question 11

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'ostracism'?

Accepted Answer

A student being ignored and excluded from group activities.

Question 12

Which compliance technique involves starting with a large request and then retreating to a smaller one?

Accepted Answer

Door-in-the-face technique

Question 13

According to kin selection theory, who are you most likely to help in a life-threatening situation?

Accepted Answer

A sibling

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of 'instrumental aggression'?

Accepted Answer

A person hitting another to steal their wallet.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a situational influence on helping behavior?

Accepted Answer

The helper being in a hurry.

Question 16

What is the main difference between 'hostile' and 'instrumental' aggression?

Accepted Answer

Hostile aggression is driven by anger, while instrumental aggression is goal-oriented.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

We attribute our own actions to external factors but others' actions to internal factors.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Blaming victims of poverty for their situation.

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of 'normative influence' in conformity?

Accepted Answer

Changing your answer to fit in with a group, even though you think they are wrong.

Question 20

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'social roles'?

Accepted Answer

A student behaving differently in class than at home.

Social Psychology: Influence, Attribution, and Group Dynamics

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