WorksheetsPsychological Concepts and Theories
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Social-Cognitive Theory
A theory emphasizing cognitive processes in the development of personality and behavior
A theory focused solely on genetic factors influencing behavior
A theory that disregards environmental influences on personality
A theory that suggests behavior is entirely learned through conditioning
Dispositional Attributions
Explanations that focus on internal characteristics of a person
Explanations that focus on external factors affecting behavior
Explanations that ignore personal traits
Explanations that are based on statistical data
Fundamental Attribution Error
The tendency to overemphasize personality-based explanations for behaviors observed in others
The tendency to underestimate the influence of situational factors on behavior
The belief that people are inherently good and will act in their best interest
The assumption that all behaviors are a result of environmental influences
Cognitive Dissonance
Psychological discomfort experienced when one's actions and beliefs are inconsistent
A state of mental clarity and confidence in one's beliefs
A feeling of satisfaction when actions align with beliefs
A psychological condition where one feels indifferent to their beliefs
Social Influence Theory
Explanations for how individuals change their attitudes or behaviors due to the real or imagined influence of others
A theory that suggests individuals are motivated solely by personal gain
A concept that describes how social media affects communication
A psychological principle that states people are inherently selfish
Self-Serving Bias
The tendency to attribute positive events to internal factors and negative events to external factors
The tendency to blame external factors for all events
The tendency to take credit for negative outcomes
The tendency to attribute success to luck
Just World Phenomenon
The belief that people get what they deserve in life
A theory that explains economic disparities
A psychological concept related to cognitive dissonance
A philosophical argument about morality
Mere Exposure Effect
The tendency to develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar
The phenomenon where people prefer things that are novel and unique
The inclination to avoid familiar things due to overexposure
The tendency to like things that are presented in a complex manner
Relative-Deprivation
The perception of being worse off compared to others
A feeling of satisfaction with one's own situation
An understanding of social equality
The belief that one is better off than others
Diffusion of Responsibility
The tendency for people to feel less responsible for taking action in the presence of others
The phenomenon where individuals are more likely to take action when alone
The belief that responsibility is shared equally among all group members
The idea that people are more motivated to act when they are observed
Ego Defense Mechanisms
Conscious strategies to enhance self-esteem
Unconscious strategies used to reduce anxiety by concealing its source from oneself and others
Techniques to improve social interactions
Methods to increase cognitive dissonance
Stereotype
A generalized belief about a particular group of people
An accurate representation of individual characteristics
A detailed analysis of a person's behavior
A unique trait that defines a person
Psychodynamic Theory of Personality
A theory that personality is shaped by unconscious childhood experiences and intrapsychic conflicts
A theory that emphasizes the role of genetics in personality development
A theory that focuses on observable behavior as the primary driver of personality
A theory that suggests personality is fixed and unchangeable after childhood
Ethnocentrism
Judging another culture solely by the values and standards of one's own culture
Embracing and celebrating cultural diversity
Understanding a culture from its own perspective
Promoting cultural exchange and interaction
Situational Attributions
Explanations that focus on internal traits or characteristics
Explanations that focus on external factors or circumstances
Explanations that are based on personal beliefs
Explanations that ignore environmental influences
Sensation-Seeking Theory
The idea that individuals differ in their need for stimulation and arousal
A theory that suggests all individuals seek the same level of stimulation
A concept that explains why people avoid risky situations
A hypothesis that states everyone has the same threshold for arousal
Factor Analysis
A method to increase the number of observed variables
A statistical method used to describe variability among observed variables in terms of fewer unobserved variables
A technique for data visualization
A process for collecting qualitative data
Obedience & Authority
Following commands from those perceived to be in positions of authority
Ignoring commands from authority figures
Questioning the motives of authority figures
Acting independently of authority
Individualism vs. Collectivism
Cultural value systems emphasizing individual vs. group goals
A focus on community over personal achievement
The belief that personal freedom is more important than social responsibility
A system where individual rights are prioritized over group needs
In-Group Bias
The tendency to favor one's own group over others
The tendency to favor others over one's own group
The tendency to treat all groups equally
The tendency to ignore group affiliations
