IB Psychology

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to the learning of behaviour in Social Cognitive Theory (Bandura)?

• Attention

• Retention

• Motivation

• Repetition

Which of the following is a key concept in Social Identity Theory?

• Social categorization

• Operant conditioning

• Classical conditioning

• Cognitive dissonance

What is the primary focus of the sociocultural level of analysis in psychology?

• Biological processes

• Individual cognition

• Social and cultural influences

• Genetic predispositions

In the context of IB Psychology, what does the term 'emic' refer to?

• Universal behaviors

• Culturally specific behaviors

• Biological influences

• Cognitive processes

Which psychologist is most associated with the concept of 'obedience to authority'?

• Albert Bandura

• Stanley Milgram

• Sigmund Freud

• Jean Piaget

What is the main idea behind the concept of 'cultural dimensions' proposed by Hofstede?

• Universal moral values

• Cultural variability in values and behaviors

• Biological determinism

• Cognitive development stages

Which of the following is an example of a 'stereotype threat'?

• A student performs poorly on a test due to anxiety about confirming a negative stereotype about their group

• A person changes their behavior to fit in with a new group

• A teacher uses positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior

• A child learns a behavior by observing a parent

What does the term 'cultural relativism' imply in psychology?

• All cultures are equally valid and should be understood in their own context

• Some cultures are superior to others

• Cultural norms are universal

• Cultural practices should be judged by external standards

Which of the following is a criticism of the Social Learning Theory?

• It ignores the role of biological factors

• It overemphasizes the role of genetics

• It does not account for cognitive processes

• It focuses too much on unconscious motives

What is the primary method of research in the sociocultural approach to psychology?

• Laboratory experiments

• Case studies

• Surveys and interviews

• Twin studies