New CED – Social Psychology Practice Test

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• Which of the following accurately describes social proof?
• Which term refers to cognitive generalizations about the qualities and characteristics of members of a social category?
• Identify the meaning of the term "social identity theory."
• What psychological phenomenon occurs when two cognitions clash and create discomfort?
• How is aggression defined in the context of social psychology?
• Which term refers to the mode of thinking that prioritizes harmony over realistic evaluation in group decision-making?
• What term refers to an unjustifiable negative attitude toward a group and its members?
• Which technique involves getting someone to agree to a small request before asking for a larger one?
• What term refers to the cognitive bias that leads individuals to favor information that confirms their existing beliefs?
• What phenomenon describes how the presence of others might reduce the likelihood of an individual offering help?
• Which field studies how we think about, influence, and relate to one another?
• What concept involves the processes by which individuals think about, appraise, and evaluate others?
• What aspect of emotional labor can contribute to job dissatisfaction?
• What is the main implication of using stereotypes in group interactions?
• What psychological principle refers to behaviors intended to positively benefit others?
• Which phenomenon is characterized by the belief that people get what they deserve?
• What impact do social scripts have in interaction scenarios?
• What can reduce the negative effects of stereotypes in a group setting?
• What path to attitude change involves individuals focusing on argument content and responding with favorable thoughts?
• What guiding principle suggests that people will help those who are dependent on them?
• What is the difference between explicit and implicit attitudes?
• Which psychological concept is illustrated when individuals shift their opinions in a group setting?
• What does "emotional labor" refer to in social contexts?
• Which of the following is a common application of social comparison theory?
• What might cause a person to exhibit reactance in social situations?
• What do we call an inference made about the cause of someone's behavior?
• What does the term "social loafing" mean?
• What is a potential negative effect of stereotypes on social behavior?
• In what way does culture influence social behavior?
• How does the presence of others impact an individual's response in emergency situations?
• What role does propaganda play in social psychology?
• What does social proof imply in social behavior?
• What term refers to the promotion or celebration of cultural diversity within a society?
• What term refers to the impact of social contexts on individual behavior and decisions?
• What distinguishes internal attributions from external attributions?
• Which phenomenon occurs when members of a group are pressured to conform to the group's norms?
• What is social facilitation?
• Which of the following describes the influence of the media on societal attitudes?
• What psychological discomfort arises from holding conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes?
• What is commonly used to describe a heavy mental or cognitive burden imposed by a task?
• What is the tendency to blame our own actions on external circumstances while attributing others' actions to their character called?
• What is the fundamental attribution error?
• What effect does peer pressure normally have on individual behavior?
• What is a common effect of observing others engaging in a behavior?
• What does social comparison theory suggest about individual self-worth?
• What is the effect where a group's opinions become more extreme after discussion?
• When members of different groups work together towards a common goal, this is referred to as what?
• Which concept describes a situation where different groups' goals align to solve a problem together?
• What does "groupthink" involve in a decision-making process?
• The tendency to compare oneself to others who are perceived to be worse off is called?
• What psychological effect states that repeated exposure to novel stimuli increases liking of them?
• Which type of social influence is motivated by the desire to gain approval or avoid disapproval?
• What does the empathy-altruism hypothesis propose?
• What is the characteristic of interpreting events in a manner that assigns credit for success to oneself?
• What is the significance of nonverbal communication in social psychology?
• Which concept refers to the tendency to favor one's own group over others?
• Why is social identity significant in group behavior?
• What concept describes the discomfort experienced when holding conflicting thoughts?
• What is the term for the tendency to perceive outgroup members as less diverse than ingroup members?
• What is social influence?
• What term describes the phenomenon where group discussions enhance the prevailing tendencies of the group?
• How do rewards and punishments affect behavior in social contexts?
• What psychological need do cults often exploit?
• What implication does relative deprivation have on social behavior?
• What is a key feature of the "foot-in-the-door" technique in persuasion?
• What is described by the self-fulfilling prophecy phenomenon?
• What psychological concept explains the tendency to view our own group as superior?
• What cognitive bias occurs when people attribute others' actions primarily to their character rather than situational factors?
• What describes an individual’s unique manner of interpreting events or personal history?
• What is the difference between prejudice and discrimination?
• Which term refers to the underestimation of situational factors influencing behavior?
• What role do stereotypes play in social psychology?
• How does cognitive rehearsal help individuals with social anxiety?
• What are social schemas?
• What phenomenon explains stronger performance on well-learned tasks in the presence of others?
• Which phenomenon describes the tendency for individuals to conform to group norms?
• What concept examines the influence of social groups on individual behavior?
• How is the bystander effect characterized?
• What can result from delegating blame to a scapegoat?
• Which term describes the process of evaluating one's abilities in comparison to others?
• What does "pluralistic ignorance" refer to?
• In what way can social experiments enhance understanding of human behavior?
• What type of attribution focuses on qualities of the individual?
• What belief includes the idea of one’s nation or ethnic group being superior to others?
• What are in-group biases?
• What is fundamentally affected by social loafing in team settings?
• What norm states that people who help others should receive equivalent benefits in return?
• How are identity and social media interconnected?
• What term describes the belief that outside forces control personal fate?
• What is the term for an individual's preference for personal attributes over group identities?
• What is described as the diminished personal responsibility one feels when in a group?
• What concept refers to adjusting one's behavior or thinking to align with group standards?
• How can cognitive dissonance impact behavior?
• What is persuasion in social psychology?
• Which type of bias leads people to attribute their successes to internal factors and failures to external factors?
• What differentiates a leader from a manager in a social context?
• In social situations, what effect describes how the presence of others can lessen individual responsibility?
• What are social experiments?
• What key function does nonverbal communication serve in interpersonal relationships?
• What technique involves asking for a large commitment, then a smaller one after the first is refused?
• What is the purpose of the Stanford prison experiment?
• To which type of phenomenon does the term "deindividuation" refer?
• How does social media influence identity construction?
• What term outlines a set of expectations about how individuals in a certain social position should behave?
• What aspect of social psychology considers how people are judged and treated based on their group memberships?
• Which branch of psychology focuses on human behavior in work environments?
• What scenario describes a conflict where parties pursue their own self-interest, leading to mutually destructive behavior?
• What are understood rules for accepted and expected behavior called?
• What term describes the influence from a person's willingness to accept others' opinions about reality?
• What is a social norm?
• What is the tendency to credit oneself for successes and blame external factors for failures?
• What is a scapegoat in social psychology?
• Which term describes the path of attitude change influenced by incidental cues, such as speaker attractiveness?
• What is a social script?
• What is the term for a rating bias that affects judgments across multiple dimensions based on a general evaluation?
• What is the primary focus of social psychology?
• Which of the following describes a characteristic of conformity?
• How does online communication typically affect social relationships?
• What model identifies two routes of persuasion: central and peripheral?
• How does the role of authority influence obedience?
• How is assertiveness defined in social psychology?
• What type of goals are particularly effective in fostering collaboration among diverse groups?
• Which of the following is an effect of cognitive restructuring?
• In the context of social psychology, what is considered an emotional supportive behavior?
• What role does empathy play in social interactions?
• What is the potential impact of groupthink on decision-making?
• Which theory suggests social pressure can be either normative or informational?
• Which of the following terms describes preconceived negative attitudes toward a group?
• What term refers to the state of physical, emotional, or mental exhaustion that negatively affects motivation and performance?
• What is the predominant effect of social facilitation?
• Which psychological phenomenon suggests that being surrounded by others can enhance an individual's behavior?
• What term describes a social or cultural outlook that prioritizes the group's needs over individual desires?
• Which psychological approach emphasizes the importance of shared goals in reducing conflict between groups?
• What term refers to the unfair treatment of individuals based on various group identities?
• What technique indicates that minor compliance can lead to greater compliance later?
• What is the effect of cognitive dissonance in social settings?
• What are the two primary routes of persuasion identified in social psychology?
• What does the just-world hypothesis suggest?
• Which attributional style is characterized by internal, stable attributions for negative events?
• What distinguishes "ingroup" from "outgroup" in social psychology?
• What type of attribution involves ascribing behavior to external factors such as luck or social pressure?
• What does the attitude-behavior gap refer to?
• What is the perception that one has less of a desired resource compared to a standard?
• What psychological process occurs when expectations about a group lead to actual behavior that confirms those expectations?
• What is the bias called when observers underestimate situational influences and overestimate personal dispositions?
• Which of the following best describes the role of empathy in social behavior according to the empathy-altruism hypothesis?
• Which of the following is NOT a component of a stereotype?
• What is described by prioritizing personal goals over those of a group?
• What is the term for the tendency to search for information that supports our preconceptions while ignoring contradictory evidence?
• What is the psychological concept used to discuss how individuals undergo social evaluation?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of social influence?
• What does the bystander effect explain?
• What can lead to a consistent disregard for one's well-being due to mental exhaustion?
• What term describes the selfless regard for the welfare of others?
• Which concept suggests that a belief leads to its own fulfillment?
• What biases could lead a person to believe that their preferences are universal, affecting how they perceive others?
• What do we call the attitudes people may subconsciously hold or lack awareness of?
• How might social roles influence behavior within a group?
• In nonverbal communication, what does body language typically convey?
• What is the main idea of the central route of persuasion?
• What concept explains assigning responsibility for others' behaviors to their inherent characteristics rather than situational factors?
• What can cognitive dissonance lead individuals to alter?
• What does the contact hypothesis propose?
• Define group polarization.
• What term describes the mental shortcuts people use in decision-making?
• What is the term for adjusting one's behavior to match a group standard?
• What is the purpose of cognitive restructuring?
• How do stereotypes often impact group dynamics?
• What refers to the total demand placed on a person’s cognitive resources by a particular task?
• What psychological concept describes the tendency to emphasize personal characteristics over situational factors in explaining others' behavior?
• What do we call the phenomenon where individuals feel less accountable to help when in a group?
• What is it called when someone holds onto initial beliefs despite evidence that contradicts them?
• Which attributional style attributes negative events to external and unstable factors?
• What are cognitive biases?
• Why is self-esteem important in social psychology?
• What is a major risk associated with the use of stereotypes in decision making?
• How does media influence social perceptions?
• What is defined as the processes by which people understand and make sense of others in a social environment?
• What is the main idea behind reactance theory?
• What is the definition of altruism in psychology?
• What type of compliance strategy is utilized in the "foot-in-the-door" technique?
• What is the term for the active attempt to change another person's attitudes or beliefs?
• How do cultural norms influence perception in social settings?
• What term describes the tendency for people to exert less effort in a group setting than when working individually?
• What type of attribution is focused on individual traits or characteristics?
• What defines positive, constructive behavior that is the opposite of antisocial behavior?
• What phenomenon involves a loss of self-awareness in group situations that promote anonymity?
• Which of the following best explains why someone might act in a certain way based on external circumstances?
• What does "situational attribution" focus on?
• What concept involves shared goals that promote cooperation despite individual differences?
• Under what condition is social loafing most likely to occur?
• Which term describes the adjustment of individual opinions or behaviors to match those of a group?
• What is the term for compliance that occurs in response to direct commands from authority figures?
• What is the term used to describe the perception of controlling one's own fate?