Social Psychology: Conformity and Social Influence Quiz

Which of the following best defines "conformity" in social psychology?

• Adjusting one's behavior or thinking to coincide with a group standard

• Ignoring group standards to maintain individuality

• Forcing others to change their behavior

• Avoiding all group interactions

What is "normative social influence" primarily based on?

• The desire to gain approval or avoid disapproval from others

• The need to be different from others

• The urge to lead a group

• The wish to remain unnoticed

Which term refers to expected standards of conduct that influence behavior?

• Social Norms

• Social Comparison

• Relative Deprivation

• Conformity

If a student compares their test scores with classmates to evaluate their own performance, which concept are they demonstrating?

• Social Comparison

• Social Norms

• Conformity

• Relative Deprivation

Relative deprivation is best described as:

• The perception that one is worse off relative to those with whom one compares oneself

• The act of following group standards

• The desire to gain approval from others

• The process of evaluating one's abilities without comparison

A student starts dressing like their friends to fit in at school. Which social psychology concept does this behavior illustrate?

• Conformity

• Relative Deprivation

• Social Comparison

• Social Norms

How do social norms influence individual behavior?

• By providing expected standards of conduct

• By encouraging isolation from groups

• By promoting disapproval of all group activities

• By discouraging any form of comparison

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates relative deprivation?

• Feeling dissatisfied after seeing a peer receive a higher grade

• Changing your opinion to match the majority

• Following the rules set by a group

• Seeking approval from a teacher

Which of the following best describes "Informational Social Influence"?

• Influence resulting from one's willingness to accept others' opinions about reality

• The tendency to exert less effort in a group

• The loss of self-awareness in group situations

• The enhancement of a group's prevailing inclinations

What is "Obedience" in the context of social psychology?

• Following direct commands, usually from an authority figure

• Improved performance on simple tasks in the presence of others

• Assigning the cause of behavior to environmental factors

• The tendency to blame others for one's own actions