Social Psychology Concepts Quiz

What was the main finding of Milgram's obedience experiment?

• People are less likely to obey authority if they see others disobey

• Individuals will often conform to group norms, even if they are incorrect

• People tend to obey authority figures, even when it conflicts with personal morals

• Individuals always resist harming others when pressured

The Asch experiment demonstrated which of the following?

• The power of group influence on individuals' perceptions

• People conform only when they are rewarded

• Most individuals will resist group pressure

• People are more likely to conform when alone

What is 'groupthink,' and when is it most likely to occur?

• When group members prioritize critical thinking and conflict resolution

• When a group makes faulty decisions to maintain harmony and avoid dissent

• When a group focuses too much on individual opinions

• When a group gathers a wide range of viewpoints for decision-making

The bystander effect is most likely to occur under which condition?

• When there are fewer people present to help

• When individuals feel personally responsible for the situation

• When multiple people are present, leading each person to feel less responsible

• When someone is directly asked to help

Which of the following best explains 'informational conformity'?

• Conforming to fit in with others, even if you disagree

• Conforming based on a desire to obtain accurate information from others

• Conforming to avoid conflict with authority figures

• Conforming without realizing it due to peer pressure

'Normative conformity' refers to the tendency to conform for what reason?

• To achieve personal goals independently

• To fit in and be accepted by others, even if privately disagreeing

• To gain useful information from others' actions

• To resist group pressure deliberately

Descriptive norms refer to:

• Socially accepted behaviors that others do in a situation

• Standards of behavior that one believes are morally right

• Explicit instructions on what not to do

• Behaviors that deviate from group norms

Injunctive norms differ from descriptive norms in that they:

• Describe what most people do in a situation

• Indicate behaviors that are approved or disapproved of

• are perceived to have very little impact on group behavior

• Are often ignored by members of a group

'Diffusion of responsibility' is likely to occur in which scenario?

• A person feels personally obligated to act when others do nothing

• A person feels less responsible because others are present and can help

• A person feels responsible only when instructed by an authority figure

• A person feels fully responsible, regardless of how many others are present

What is 'pluralistic ignorance,' and how does it relate to group situations?

• It occurs when individuals privately reject a norm but go along with it, assuming others accept it

• It involves people speaking up against norms they disagree with

• It refers to a group's collective knowledge on a particular issue

• It occurs when everyone in the group is unaware of others' private beliefs