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Psychological Concepts and Theories

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Social-Cognitive Theory

a)

A theory emphasizing cognitive processes in the development of personality and behavior

b)

A theory focused solely on genetic factors influencing behavior

c)

A theory that disregards environmental influences on personality

d)

A theory that suggests behavior is entirely learned through conditioning

2.

Dispositional Attributions

a)

Explanations that focus on internal characteristics of a person

b)

Explanations that focus on external factors affecting behavior

c)

Explanations that ignore personal traits

d)

Explanations that are based on statistical data

3.

Fundamental Attribution Error

a)

The tendency to overemphasize personality-based explanations for behaviors observed in others

b)

The tendency to underestimate the influence of situational factors on behavior

c)

The belief that people are inherently good and will act in their best interest

d)

The assumption that all behaviors are a result of environmental influences

4.

Cognitive Dissonance

a)

Psychological discomfort experienced when one's actions and beliefs are inconsistent

b)

A state of mental clarity and confidence in one's beliefs

c)

A feeling of satisfaction when actions align with beliefs

d)

A psychological condition where one feels indifferent to their beliefs

5.

Social Influence Theory

a)

Explanations for how individuals change their attitudes or behaviors due to the real or imagined influence of others

b)

A theory that suggests individuals are motivated solely by personal gain

c)

A concept that describes how social media affects communication

d)

A psychological principle that states people are inherently selfish

6.

Self-Serving Bias

a)

The tendency to attribute positive events to internal factors and negative events to external factors

b)

The tendency to blame external factors for all events

c)

The tendency to take credit for negative outcomes

d)

The tendency to attribute success to luck

7.

Just World Phenomenon

a)

The belief that people get what they deserve in life

b)

A theory that explains economic disparities

c)

A psychological concept related to cognitive dissonance

d)

A philosophical argument about morality

8.

Mere Exposure Effect

a)

The tendency to develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar

b)

The phenomenon where people prefer things that are novel and unique

c)

The inclination to avoid familiar things due to overexposure

d)

The tendency to like things that are presented in a complex manner

9.

Relative-Deprivation

a)

The perception of being worse off compared to others

b)

A feeling of satisfaction with one's own situation

c)

An understanding of social equality

d)

The belief that one is better off than others

10.

Diffusion of Responsibility

a)

The tendency for people to feel less responsible for taking action in the presence of others

b)

The phenomenon where individuals are more likely to take action when alone

c)

The belief that responsibility is shared equally among all group members

d)

The idea that people are more motivated to act when they are observed

11.

Ego Defense Mechanisms

a)

Conscious strategies to enhance self-esteem

b)

Unconscious strategies used to reduce anxiety by concealing its source from oneself and others

c)

Techniques to improve social interactions

d)

Methods to increase cognitive dissonance

12.

Stereotype

a)

A generalized belief about a particular group of people

b)

An accurate representation of individual characteristics

c)

A detailed analysis of a person's behavior

d)

A unique trait that defines a person

13.

Psychodynamic Theory of Personality

a)

A theory that personality is shaped by unconscious childhood experiences and intrapsychic conflicts

b)

A theory that emphasizes the role of genetics in personality development

c)

A theory that focuses on observable behavior as the primary driver of personality

d)

A theory that suggests personality is fixed and unchangeable after childhood

14.

Ethnocentrism

a)

Judging another culture solely by the values and standards of one's own culture

b)

Embracing and celebrating cultural diversity

c)

Understanding a culture from its own perspective

d)

Promoting cultural exchange and interaction

15.

Situational Attributions

a)

Explanations that focus on internal traits or characteristics

b)

Explanations that focus on external factors or circumstances

c)

Explanations that are based on personal beliefs

d)

Explanations that ignore environmental influences

16.

Sensation-Seeking Theory

a)

The idea that individuals differ in their need for stimulation and arousal

b)

A theory that suggests all individuals seek the same level of stimulation

c)

A concept that explains why people avoid risky situations

d)

A hypothesis that states everyone has the same threshold for arousal

17.

Factor Analysis

a)

A method to increase the number of observed variables

b)

A statistical method used to describe variability among observed variables in terms of fewer unobserved variables

c)

A technique for data visualization

d)

A process for collecting qualitative data

18.

Obedience & Authority

a)

Following commands from those perceived to be in positions of authority

b)

Ignoring commands from authority figures

c)

Questioning the motives of authority figures

d)

Acting independently of authority

19.

Individualism vs. Collectivism

a)

Cultural value systems emphasizing individual vs. group goals

b)

A focus on community over personal achievement

c)

The belief that personal freedom is more important than social responsibility

d)

A system where individual rights are prioritized over group needs

20.

In-Group Bias

a)

The tendency to favor one's own group over others

b)

The tendency to favor others over one's own group

c)

The tendency to treat all groups equally

d)

The tendency to ignore group affiliations