AP Psych Unit 8 FA Dummy 5

Which of the following best describes social loafing?

• The tendency to work harder when in a group

• The tendency to exert less effort in a group than when working alone

• A form of conformity where people adopt the group's opinions

• A situation where individuals become more extreme in their beliefs

What does the false consensus effect describe?

• The assumption that one’s attitudes are unique

• The tendency to overestimate how much others share one’s beliefs

• The belief that personal behavior does not conform to social norms

• The perception that everyone in a group agrees with a decision

How do superordinate goals impact group dynamics?

• They encourage cooperation by uniting groups toward a common goal

• They increase competition between groups

• They lead to greater social loafing within teams

• They promote stronger group polarization

What is a social trap?

• A situation where individuals act in their own interest to the detriment of the group

• A technique used in persuasion to influence behavior

• A cognitive bias that leads to overestimating others’ agreement

• A method for reducing conformity in decision-making

Which branch of psychology focuses on workplace behavior and efficiency?

• Clinical psychology

• Industrial-organizational psychology

• Social psychology

• Developmental psychology

What is the bystander effect?

• The belief that others will help, reducing personal responsibility

• A phenomenon where individuals are less likely to help when others are present

• A situation where people actively seek to assist others in emergencies

• The assumption that others share similar values and attitudes

Which of the following describes altruism?

• Helping others for personal gain

• Selfless behavior aimed at benefiting others

• Compliance with authority figures

• Avoidance of social situations

What is the social responsibility norm?

• The expectation that individuals will help those who depend on them

• The belief that people only help to receive future favors

• A phenomenon where individuals refuse to assist others in distress

• A tendency to prioritize self-interest in social situations

The social reciprocity norm suggests that:

• People help others with the expectation of future favors in return

• Social behavior is determined by genetic predisposition

• Individuals act in complete self-interest

• Social norms do not influence helping behavior

What does social facilitation describe?

• The improved performance of a task when in the presence of others

• The decrease in motivation when working in a group

• The loss of individuality due to group membership

• The tendency to conform under group pressure