Question 1

According to Lewin’s interactionist formula $$B = f(P, E)$$, which of the following best illustrates the interaction between person and environment in determining behavior?

Accepted Answer

A student with high anxiety (P) performs poorly only when taking exams in large, noisy classrooms (E).

Question 2

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the concept of 'mimicry' as a social glue?

Accepted Answer

During a job interview, the candidate unconsciously mirrors the interviewer’s posture and speech patterns.

Question 3

A person is more likely to help a stranger in need when they are the only one present, compared to when many others are around. Which psychological phenomenon does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Bystander Effect

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the difference between normative and informational influence in conformity?

Accepted Answer

Normative influence leads to public compliance without private acceptance, while informational influence leads to private acceptance of group beliefs.

Question 5

A group of executives makes a risky business decision after suppressing dissenting opinions to maintain harmony. Which group process is most likely at play?

Accepted Answer

Groupthink

Question 6

In Milgram’s obedience study, what was the approximate percentage of participants who continued to the highest level of shock when no dissenter was present?

Accepted Answer

$$65\%$$

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of the fundamental attribution error?

Accepted Answer

Assuming a classmate who arrives late is lazy, without considering possible external reasons.

Question 8

A person believes that everyone else shares their political views, even though this is not the case. Which cognitive bias does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

False Consensus Effect

Question 9

Which of the following best distinguishes between stereotype, prejudice, and discrimination?

Accepted Answer

Stereotype is a cognitive belief, prejudice is an emotional attitude, and discrimination is a behavior.

Question 10

According to the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM), which route to persuasion is most likely to be effective when the audience is highly motivated and able to process information?

Accepted Answer

Central Route

Question 11

A person changes their attitude after experiencing discomfort from holding two conflicting beliefs. This process is best explained by which theory?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of the 'identifiable victim effect' in persuasion?

Accepted Answer

A charity advertisement tells the story of one child in need rather than presenting statistics about thousands.

Question 13

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'ingroup bias'?

Accepted Answer

A sports fan believes their team’s fans are more honest than rival fans.

Question 14

Which of the following is a key difference between explicit and implicit cognitive processes?

Accepted Answer

Explicit processes are conscious and effortful, while implicit processes are automatic and unconscious.

Question 15

A person is asked to sign a small petition and later agrees to a much larger request. Which persuasion technique is being used?

Accepted Answer

Foot-in-the-door

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the 'diffusion of responsibility'?

Accepted Answer

Individuals feel less personal responsibility to act when others are present.

Question 17

A teacher expects a student to excel, and as a result, the student performs better. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Question 18

Which of the following is most likely to reduce prejudice according to the contact hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

Increasing positive interactions between members of different groups.

Question 19

Which of the following best illustrates social facilitation?

Accepted Answer

A musician performs better in front of an audience than when practicing alone.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Assuming a driver is speeding because they are late for an important appointment.

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