Social Situations

What is the anxiety disorder related to persistent fear of social or performance situations?

• Panic disorder

• Social phobia

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

• Specific phobia

What is the anxiety disorder related to persistent fear of social or performance situations?

• Panic disorder

• Social phobia

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

• Specific phobia

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for processing social information and understanding social situations?

• Cerebellum

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Medulla oblongata

In a social experiment, which variable is manipulated to observe its effect on social behavior?

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

• Control variable

• Extraneous variable

What hormone is often associated with social bonding and is sometimes called the 'love hormone'?

• Adrenaline

• Cortisol

• Oxytocin

• Insulin

Which scientific theory explains the evolution of social behavior in animals, including humans?

• Theory of Relativity

• Quantum Theory

• Game Theory

• Theory of Natural Selection

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NGSS.HS-LS2-8

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

What is the term for the study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others?

• Sociology

• Anthropology

• Social Psychology

• Cognitive Psychology

Which neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with mood regulation and social behavior?

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

• GABA

• Glutamate

In a study of social interactions, what is the term for the group that does not receive the experimental treatment?

• Experimental group

• Control group

• Variable group

• Sample group

What is the scientific term for the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person?

• Sympathy

• Empathy

• Apathy

• Antipathy