Social Psychology Quiz

What is Social Psychology primarily concerned with?

• Studying individual behavior

• Understanding group behavior

• Analyzing economic trends

• Exploring philosophical concepts

What type of influence occurs when a person is seeking information they don’t have?

• Normative Influence

• Social Norms

• Informational Influence

• Obedience

What is the risk associated with breaking a social norm?

• Ridicule, embarrassment, and possible punishment

• Social acceptance

• Financial loss

• Increased popularity

Which persuasion route relies on logic and data to convince people?

• Peripheral Route

• Emotional Route

• Central Route

• Social Route

What is the primary focus of the Stanford Prison Experiment conducted by Philip Zimbardo?

• Persuasion techniques

• Obedience to authority

• Social influence on behavior

• The impact of situational variables on human behavior

Which persuasion technique involves making a small request initially and following it up with a bigger one?

• Foot in the Door

• Door in the Face

• Triad of Trustworthiness

• Social Proof

What is the primary characteristic of the Bystander Effect?

• Increased likelihood of helping in a group

• Decreased likelihood of helping in a group

• Unpredictable behavior in a group

• Enhanced individual responsibility in a group

How does the Matching Hypothesis explain attraction?

• Attraction is based on proximity

• Attraction is based on similarity of opinions

• Attraction is based on reciprocal liking

• Attraction is based on physical attractiveness similarity

Which of Sternberg's components of love involves close emotional ties without a physical aspect?

• Intimacy

• Passion

• Commitment

• Reciprocity

What is the primary outcome of Group Polarization?

• Increased individual risk-taking

• Enhanced group cohesion

• Shift towards more extreme positions

• Decreased in-group bias