Question 1

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of mimicry in social psychology?

Accepted Answer

A student raises their hand to answer a question after seeing others do the same.

Question 2

In the context of the Stanford Prison Experiment, which psychological concept was most clearly demonstrated?

Accepted Answer

The power of social roles to influence behavior

Question 3

A person sees someone trip and immediately thinks, 'They are so clumsy,' without considering that the floor was wet. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Fundamental Attribution Error

Question 4

Which scenario best demonstrates the actor-observer bias?

Accepted Answer

You attribute your own lateness to traffic, but think others are late because they are irresponsible.

Question 5

According to the just-world hypothesis, how might someone explain a coworker being fired?

Accepted Answer

They assume the coworker must have done something to deserve it.

Question 6

In Asch's 1955 conformity study, what was the main finding?

Accepted Answer

People often conform to group opinions even when they know the group is wrong.

Question 7

Which of the following best describes normative conformity?

Accepted Answer

Changing your behavior to be accepted by a group, even if you disagree internally.

Question 8

A jury quickly reaches a unanimous verdict to avoid conflict, even though some members have doubts. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Groupthink

Question 9

Which situation best illustrates deindividuation?

Accepted Answer

A person shouts insults at a rival team while in a large crowd, but would never do so alone.

Question 10

According to the Milgram paradigm, which factor increases the likelihood of obedience to authority?

Accepted Answer

The authority figure is physically close to the participant.

Question 11

A teacher expects students to behave respectfully in class. This expectation is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A social role

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Assuming someone is late because they are lazy.

Question 13

A person is excluded from a group because they do not share the same interests. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Ostracism

Question 14

Which of the following best describes informational conformity?

Accepted Answer

Changing your opinion because you believe the group has more accurate information.

Question 15

A person blames a victim of theft for 'not being careful enough.' Which psychological concept does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Just-world hypothesis

Question 16

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the fundamental attribution error?

Accepted Answer

Assuming a coworker missed a deadline because they are lazy, not considering they were sick.

Question 17

A person is more likely to obey an authority figure when:

Accepted Answer

The authority is physically present and the victim is not visible.

Question 18

Which of the following best illustrates a social norm?

Accepted Answer

Saying 'thank you' after receiving help.

Question 19

A person joins in vandalizing property during a protest, even though they would never do so alone. This is best explained by:

Accepted Answer

Deindividuation

Question 20

Which of the following is most likely to lead to groupthink?

Accepted Answer

A highly cohesive group that values harmony over critical evaluation.

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