Social Psychology Quiz

What are the core values that all fields must adopt to be considered scientific in nature?

• Precision, Bias, Skepticism, Closed-mindedness

• Accuracy, Objectivity, Skepticism, Open-mindedness

• Precision, Subjectivity, Belief, Open-mindedness

• Accuracy, Objectivity, Skepticism, Closed-mindedness

In Social Psychology, why is it not recommended to rely on common sense to understand social behavior and thought?

• Common sense is based on scientific principles

• Humans have unique experiences and thinking is subjected to various biases

• Common sense provides conclusive evidence

• Common sense is always accurate and reliable

What is the focus of Social Psychology in terms of individual behavior?

• Actions are influenced by cultural factors only

• Actions are influenced by biological factors only

• Actions are performed by individuals but influenced by the social environment

• Actions are solely influenced by the individual's mind

According to Social Psychology, what are the causes of social behavior and thought?

• Actions and characteristics of others, Ecological variables, Biological factors

• Actions and characteristics of others, Cognitive processes, Ecological variables, Biological factors

• Cognitive processes, Ecological variables, Biological factors

• Actions and characteristics of others, Cognitive processes, Biological factors

How does Social Psychology view the nature of social behavior in a changing world?

• It disregards the changes in the world

• It focuses on adapting to the changes in the world

• It only studies the changes in the world

• It searches for basic principles that are constant across time and cultural differences

What is the concept of constructing our own social reality according to Social Psychology?

• Viewing reality based on others' beliefs

• Viewing reality based on scientific principles

• Viewing reality objectively without any personal values

• Viewing reality from the lens of one's values and beliefs

How do intuitions play a role in shaping behavior according to Social Psychology?

• Intuitions drive behavior and can be helpful at times, but troublesome too.

• Intuitions have no impact on behavior

• Intuitions are always accurate and reliable

• Intuitions are powerful and always correct

How is social behavior rooted biologically according to Social Psychology?

• Biological factors have no impact on social behavior

• Nature gives enormous capacity to learn and adapt to varied environments

• Social behavior is solely influenced by sociological factors

• Social behavior is solely influenced by biological factors

What is the purpose of forming and testing hypotheses in Social Psychology research methods?

• To discourage further research

• To summarize and explain facts

• To allow for testable predictions and explore practical applications

• To confuse researchers

What is a good theory according to Social Psychology research methods?

• A theory that summarizes observations and makes clear predictions

• A theory that does not make predictions

• A theory that is based on personal beliefs

• A theory that is vague and unclear