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Social Psych & Personality Review

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Once people have agreed to a small request, they have a tendency to comply with a larger

a)

Fundamental attribution error

b)

Social exchange theory

c)

Foot-in-the-door phenomenon

d)

Just-world phenomenon

2.

Carlos often brags and thinks he's better than others, but is extremely sensitive to criticism. Which concept best applies?

a)

Self-efficacy

b)

Self-esteem

c)

Narcissism

d)

Trait theory

3.

While watching a crime unfold, several people assume someone else will help, so no one intervenes. This is an example of:

a)

Bystander effect

b)

Altruism

c)

Normative influence

d)

Deindividuation

4.

After failing a test, Maria says it was unfair. When she aces the next one, she says it's because she studied hard. This illustrates:

a)

Cognitive dissonance

b)

Self-serving bias

c)

Fundamental attribution error

d)

Attribution theory

5.

Jenna believes she will do well in her AP class because she succeeded in all other AP courses. This reflects:

a)

Self-serving bias

b)

Narcissism

c)

Self-efficacy

d)

Spotlight effect

6.

Two groups each act selfishly, leading to worse outcomes for both. This is a:

a)

Fundamental attribution error

b)

Groupthink

c)

Social trap

d)

Social identity theory

7.

Match each theorist to their contribution.

a)

Psychoanalysis, id/ego/superego

1.

Freud

b)

Unconditional Positive Regard

2.

Carl Rogers

c)

Reciprocal determinism

3.

Albert Bandura

d)

Conformity

4.

Solomon Asch

e)

Obedience

5.

Stanley Milgram

8.

Match the defense mechanism to the behavior.

a)

"Everyone cheats"

1.

Rationalization

b)

Refusing to accept evidence

2.

Denial

c)

Redirecting anger

3.

Displacement

d)

Attributing your own feelings to others

4.

Projection

e)

Channeling unacceptable impulses into acceptable activities

5.

Sublimation

9.

Match the Freudian personality components.

a)

Unconscious desires

1.

Id

b)

Reality mediator

2.

Ego

c)

Morals and rules

3.

Superego

10.

Match each humanistic concept.

a)

Maria believes she can do well on the test

1.

Self-efficacy

b)

Tony feels proud of the kind of person he is

2.

Self-esteem

c)

Jamal is trying to discover what he values

3.

Self-concept

d)

Leila works hard to grow and become her best self

4.

Self-actualization

11.

Match each concept related to aggression with its example.

a)

Kicking a chair after losing a game

1.

Frustration-aggression principle

b)

Learning to resolve conflict through media violence

2.

Social script

c)

Punching someone out of anger

3.

Hostile aggression

d)

Tripping a player to win the game

4.

Instrumental aggression

12.

Match each personality assessment with its correct description

a)

Creating a story from an ambiguous image

1.

Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

b)

Interpreting a series of inkblots

2.

Rorschach Test

c)

Empirically-based personality inventory

3.

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Invent

d)

Measures five major personality dimensions

4.

Big Five Personality Traits Inventory

e)

Categorizes people into 16 personality types based on preferences

5.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

13.

Match each scenario to the correct attribution bias.

a)

Taking credit for success, blaming others for failure

1.

Self-serving bias

b)

Thinking someone is rude without knowing they had a bad day

2.

Fundamental attribution error

c)

I only acted that way because I was tired

3.

Actor-observer bias

14.

Match each behavior to the appropriate bias or belief.

a)

Believing all teens are lazy

1.

Stereotype

b)

Not hiring someone because of their ethnicity

2.

Discrimination

c)

Thinking a certain group is inferior

3.

Prejudice

15.

In a large group meeting, nobody speaks up to challenge a clearly incorrect statement. They fear judgment if they go against the group. What does this demonstrate?

a)

Informational social influence

b)

Normative social influence

c)

Social facilitation

d)

Group polarization

16.

When people are more likely to conform to a group's decision even if they personally disagree, this is known as:

a)

Deindividuation

b)

Social facilitation

c)

Social loafing

d)

Groupthink

17.

When individuals in a group setting lose their sense of personal identity and responsibility, this is referred to as:

a)

Social facilitation

b)

Normative social influence

c)

Group polarization

d)

Deindividuation

18.

When a person changes their behavior to match the actions of others in a group, this is known as:

a)

Conformity

b)

Groupthink

c)

Deindividuation

d)

Social facilitation

19.

In a group project, some members contribute less effort because they believe others will pick up the slack. This is an example of:

a)

Social loafing

b)

Social facilitation

c)

Group polarization

d)

Normative social influence

20.

When people in a group discussion tend to make more extreme decisions than they would individually, this is called:

a)

Conformity

b)

Group polarization

c)

Deindividuation

d)

Social loafing

21.

When individuals perform better on simple tasks in the presence of others, this phenomenon is called:

a)

Social facilitation

b)

Group polarization

c)

Social loafing

d)

Conformity

22.

When people are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present, this phenomenon is called:

a)

Group polarization

b)

Bystander effect

c)

Altruism

d)

Social loafing

23.

The expectation that people will respond favorably to each other matching benefits or conflicts in-kind

a)

Reciprocity Norm

b)

Reciprocation Norm

c)
Reimbursement
d)

Mutuality Norm

24.

After giving a presentation, Jasmine is convinced everyone noticed her mispronouncing a word. In reality, no one remembers. Which concept best explains Jasmine’s thinking?

a)

Self-efficacy

b)

Self-concept

c)

Self-serving bias

d)

Spotlight effect

25.

Categorize each behavior or belief as reflecting Individualism or Collectivism.

Categorize the following

"I define success by achieving personal goals."

Emphasizing personal freedom and uniqueness

"What’s best for the group is what’s best for me."

Seeking group harmony over personal preference

Working together to achieve common goals

Valuing community over individual achievements

Supporting each other in times of need

Pursuing personal interests regardless of societal norms
Valuing self-reliance and independence
Prioritizing personal happiness over group expectations
Individualism
Collectivism
26.

Match the level or description of Freud's levels of consciousness stages