Social Psychology and Behavioural Concepts Quiz

What does Social Psychology study?

• The study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are influenced by the presence of others.

• The study of physical health and fitness.

• The study of historical events and their impact.

• The study of individual brain functions.

What is the definition of Social Norms?

• The process of influencing attitudes or behaviours.

• The unwritten rules of behaviour considered acceptable in a particular social group.

• The written rules of behaviour enforced by law.

• The shared values, beliefs, and practices of a group.

Which of the following is a goal of Sustainable Development Goals?

• Studying the causes of behaviour.

• Encouraging obedience to authority.

• Addressing global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and climate change.

• Promoting individualism.

What does the Theory of Planned Behaviour predict?

• Behaviour based on cultural traditions.

• Behaviour based on genetic predispositions.

• Behaviour based on attitudes, social norms, and perceived behavioural control.

• Behaviour based on physical health.

What is the Bystander Effect?

• The phenomenon where people are less likely to help a victim when there are other people present.

• The phenomenon where people are more likely to help a victim when alone.

• The phenomenon where people change their behaviour to align with others.

• The phenomenon where people always follow social norms.

What is the purpose of Replication in research?

• To create new theories.

• To test the effects of cultural norms.

• To repeat a study to see if the original results can be confirmed.

• To study individual behaviour in isolation.

What is Cognitive Dissonance?

• The conscious decision to engage in a specific behaviour.

• The mental discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes.

• The automatic behaviours performed repeatedly.

• The process of influencing attitudes or behaviours.

What is the difference between Models and Theories?

• Models are representations of a particular situation, while theories are more developed explanations of behaviour.

• Models are unwritten rules, while theories are written rules.

• Models are based on cultural norms, while theories are based on individual beliefs.

• Models are automatic processes, while theories are reflective processes.

What is the focus of Attribution Theory?

• Explaining the causes of behaviour.

• Studying the effects of cultural norms.

• Understanding the process of persuasion.

• Defining specific objectives to guide actions.

What is the purpose of Goal Setting?

• To test the reproducibility of studies.

• To define specific objectives to guide actions and behaviours.

• To study the effects of impulsive processes.

• To evaluate research findings.