Social Psychology Flashcard

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What is the primary focus of social psychology?

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Examining how individual or group behavior is influenced by the presence and behavior of others

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Which of the following best describes conformity?

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Changing behaviors to fit in or go along with those around you

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What kind of influence is most likely to occur in situations of ambiguity or uncertainty?

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Informational influence

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Which statement reflects normative influence?

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People change their behavior to gain social acceptance or approval.

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What is the term for societal expectations that dictate acceptable behavior?

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Social norms

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What was the focus of Stanley Milgram’s obedience study?

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The willingness to follow authority, even against personal conscience

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Which is NOT a typical characteristic of cults? Options: Manipulation or coercion of members, Absolute loyalty to a leader, Discouraging members from leaving

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Encouraging questioning of their belief systems

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The phrase “Drink the Kool-Aid” is most associated with which cult?

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The Peoples Temple

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Which of the following is an example of a social norm?
Jumping ahead in a queue,
Shaking hands when meeting someone,
Ignoring recycling guidelines,
Speaking loudly in a library

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Shaking hands when meeting someone

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What is a defining feature of obedience?

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Changing behavior due to direct commands from an authority figure