Introduction to Social Psychology

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What is the scientific field that seeks to understand the nature and causes of individual behavior in social situations?

  • Developmental psychology
  • Cognitive psychology
  • Social psychology (correct)
  • Clinical psychology

According to G. W. Allport, what is the scientific investigation of in social psychology?

  • How individuals behave in isolation
  • The influence of social media on behavior
  • The impact of cultural differences on behavior
  • How individuals are influenced by the presence of others (correct)

What do social psychologists study in the domain of Social Perception?

  • The development of personality traits
  • The impact of technology on communication
  • Forming impressions and making inferences about others (correct)
  • The influence of genetics on behavior

In what ways can social influence and interaction occur according to the lecture?

<p>Person to group and group to group (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can easily lead to the formation of stereotypes about certain groups?

<p>Forming impressions and making inferences about others (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are examples of individuals who have influenced groups, as mentioned in the lecture?

<p>Greta Thunberg and Hitler (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term commonly used to refer to the influence exerted by groups or authority figures?

<p>Peer pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who published the first social psychology book, 'An Introduction to Social Psychology'?

<p>McDougall (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of Triplett's social psychological experiment, which was the first ever recorded?

<p>Individuals' behavior in a social context (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is often critiqued but can be used if designed well in social psychology research?

<p>Lab experiments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Lazarus and Steinthal's concept of 'Volkerpsychologie' propose?

<p>We have a collective mind influenced by culture and community (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ethical issue in social psychology research involves ensuring that participants are fully informed about the nature of the study before agreeing to participate?

<p>Informed consent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of humans is highlighted as a common feature, indicating their reliance on wider social groups for cooperative defense and upbringing?

<p>Reliance on cooperative defense (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to the exchange between two or more individuals and is considered the building block of society?

<p>Social interaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the aim of post-World War II research in social psychology related to persuasion, propaganda, and gender roles?

<p>Attempt to explain atrocities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of research method in social psychology involves studying the relationship between variables without manipulating them?

<p>Correlational research (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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