Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

A student attributes their own poor exam performance to having multiple assignments and being sick, but attributes a classmate's poor performance to laziness. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Actor-observer bias

Question 3

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of 'deindividuation'?

Accepted Answer

A person in a large, anonymous crowd engages in vandalism they would never do alone.

Question 4

According to the fundamental attribution error, when explaining someone else's behavior, people are more likely to:

Accepted Answer

Attribute it to internal characteristics rather than situational factors.

Question 5

In the context of social comparison theory, what is the likely psychological effect of 'downward comparison'?

Accepted Answer

Boosting self-esteem by comparing oneself to someone worse off.

Question 6

Which compliance technique involves starting with a small request and then following up with a larger one?

Accepted Answer

Foot-in-the-door technique

Question 7

A group of executives all agree with a CEO's risky decision, despite private doubts, to maintain group harmony. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Groupthink

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Making responses privately

Question 9

The 'just-world hypothesis' can lead to which problematic real-world outcome?

Accepted Answer

Victim blaming

Question 10

In Milgram's obedience studies, which factor was found to DECREASE obedience?

Accepted Answer

Increasing the distance between the authority figure and the participant

Question 11

A marketing company offers a very low price for a product, then adds extra fees after the customer agrees to buy. This is an example of which compliance technique?

Accepted Answer

Low-ball technique

Question 12

Which of the following best illustrates an 'external attribution'?

Accepted Answer

Blaming a poor test score on confusing instructions and a noisy environment.

Question 13

Which real-world event is most closely associated with the dangers of groupthink, as discussed in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

The Challenger Space Shuttle disaster

Question 14

A person who is ostracized from a group is likely to experience which of the following outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Increased aggression and distress

Question 15

Which of the following is a key difference between 'normative' and 'informational' social influence?

Accepted Answer

Normative influence is driven by the desire to be accepted, while informational influence is driven by the belief that others are correct.

Question 16

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 17

Which of the following is NOT a likely consequence of the fundamental attribution error in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Managers consistently consider employees' personal circumstances when evaluating performance.

Question 18

Which of the following best describes 'group polarization'?

Accepted Answer

The tendency for group discussion to strengthen the dominant positions held by individual group members.

Question 19

A person sees a homeless individual and assumes they are in that situation due to laziness, ignoring possible external factors. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Fundamental attribution error

Question 20

Which of the following equations best represents the relationship between behavior, person, and situation in attribution theory?

Accepted Answer

$$Behavior = f(Person, Situation)$$

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