Quiz#3: Lesson 3 Unit 4.3 Psychology of Social Situations

Which of the following is an example of conformity?

• A student volunteers to lead a group project because no one else steps up.

• A person wears formal clothes to a party because everyone else is doing so.

• A worker follows orders from their boss to meet a deadline.

• A shopper buys a product after seeing it advertised on TV.

What did Milgram’s obedience study demonstrate?

• People are more likely to conform in ambiguous situations.

• Authority figures can strongly influence individuals to act against their morals.

• Social norms dictate appropriate behavior in group settings.

• Groupthink often leads to poor decision-making.

Which term describes the phenomenon where individuals exert less effort in a group task than when working alone?

• Deindividuation

• Social facilitation

• Social loafing

• Groupthink

What is the primary reason for the bystander effect?

• Group norms dictate ignoring emergencies.

• People fear social judgment for helping others.

• Diffusion of responsibility makes individuals feel less obligated to act.

• Individuals lack empathy in group settings.

Which of the following best illustrates deindividuation?

• A person cheats on a test because others are doing it and won't get caught.

• A person works harder in a group because they want to impress their peers.

• A crowd of fans starts rioting after their team loses a game.

• A group makes a poor decision because they value harmony over critical thinking.

What is an implicit social norm?

• A written rule everyone is expected to follow.

• An unspoken expectation about behavior in a given situation.

• A specific cultural law that applies to group interactions.

• A group agreement to prioritize individualism over collectivism.

The fundamental attribution error occurs when people:

• Overestimate situational factors and underestimate personal traits in explaining behavior.

• Blame their own failures on external factors.

• Overestimate personal traits and underestimate situational factors in explaining behavior.

• Assume others’ actions are always influenced by cultural norms.