Psychology and Social Influence Quiz

What is social influence typically defined as?

• The genetic predispositions of an individual

• The effects of the presence or actions of others on the way people think, feel and behave

• The way people interact with their environment

• The internal thoughts and feelings of an individual

Which of the following is NOT a possible impact of social influence?

• Constructive

• Destructive

• Neutral

• Permanent

What is required for a collection of people to be called a social group?

• They must have the same interests

• They must be in the same location

• They must be of the same age

• They must share a common purpose

What is group cohesion?

• The unity or solidarity of a group

• The number of people in a group

• The diversity within a group

• The physical proximity of group members

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of culture?

• Language

• Customs

• Genetic traits

• Values

How many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language groups were there before European settlement in 1788?

• 50

• 500

• 100

• 250

What does the term 'youth culture' refer to?

• The culture of teenagers and young adults

• The culture of infants

• The culture of elderly people

• The culture of middle-aged adults

Which of the following is an example of a social group?

• Individuals reading in a library

• People shopping in a mall

• A sports team

• A collection of people waiting at a bus stop

What is the foundation upon which everything else is built for Aboriginal people?

• Technology

• Culture

• Economy

• Politics

What does the term 'school culture' include?

• Norms, values, and practices that influence how it functions

• The architectural design of the school

• The number of students enrolled

• The geographical location of the school