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

They will attribute 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 charity asks you to sign a petition, then later asks for a donation.

Question 4

In the context of the Milgram obedience studies, which factor was found to DECREASE obedience?

Accepted Answer

Increasing the physical or psychological distance between the authority figure and the participant.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of 'upward social comparison'?

Accepted Answer

Comparing your athletic performance to that of an Olympic athlete.

Question 6

A group of executives quickly agree with their CEO’s risky plan without voicing concerns, even though some privately disagree. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Groupthink

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the 'just-world hypothesis'?

Accepted Answer

The belief that people get what they deserve and deserve what they get.

Question 8

A person ignores a homeless individual on the street, thinking, 'They must be lazy.' This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Fundamental attribution error

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a situational factor that increases the likelihood of conformity, according to Asch’s research?

Accepted Answer

Making responses privately

Question 10

According to the bystander effect, why might people fail to help in an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Diffusion of responsibility among witnesses

Question 11

Which compliance technique involves starting with a large request that is expected to be refused, followed by a smaller, more reasonable request?

Accepted Answer

Door-in-the-face technique

Question 12

Which of the following best illustrates 'instrumental aggression'?

Accepted Answer

A person shoves another to get to the front of a concert line.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Your biological child

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of an internal attribution?

Accepted Answer

Assuming someone is late because they are irresponsible.

Question 15

Which of the following best describes 'ostracism'?

Accepted Answer

Being ignored or excluded from social contact

Question 16

A person is more likely to help a stranger if they are in a good mood. This is an example of which type of influence?

Accepted Answer

Situational influence

Question 17

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 18

Which of the following is most likely to occur when people are in a hurry, according to the Samaritan study?

Accepted Answer

They are less likely to help someone in need.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Attributing our own actions to external factors, but others’ actions to internal factors.

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a social norm?

Accepted Answer

Shaking hands when meeting someone new.

Social Psychology: Influence, Attribution, and Group Dynamics

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