Social Beliefs and Behavior Quiz

<p>They can influence opportunities and career paths. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cultural norms shape what is deemed acceptable or unacceptable behavior. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>What is taboo in one culture may be acceptable in another. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cultural values generally align with legal systems and formal rules. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can be unconscious and difficult to express. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social norms can exist in small groups. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can alter norms in some contexts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Belief systems are always explicitly stated. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When in familiar and supportive groups. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Independent thinking and individuality. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are explanations related to personal traits and characteristics. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They attribute behavior to external circumstances. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An unconscious adjustment to fit group norms. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Media and global interactions can shape cultural norms today. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can sometimes reflect cultural observations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prejudice can be both conscious and unconscious. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prejudice can contribute to societal division and harm everyone. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stereotypes can exist unconsciously. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some social norms are codified into actual laws. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Personal experiences can contribute significantly to the formation of stereotypes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Addressing structural and institutional forms of bias. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Internal attribution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Self-serving bias (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is primarily an unconscious process. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Overlooking alternative perspectives (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One negative trait influences the perception of other traits. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Social beliefs evolve over time due to cultural and societal shifts.

Stereotypes are social beliefs that generalize characteristics of a group to every member.

Social beliefs influence both personal relationships and societal structures.

Norms are societal expectations for how people should behave in situations.

Social beliefs arise from personal experiences and societal influences.

Social beliefs about gender roles affect career paths and professional opportunities.

Some social beliefs are not consciously held or articulated.

Changes in social beliefs can cause social reform.

Modern forms of communication, like media, contribute to shaping cultural norms and values.

Direct interactions with individuals from a group can lead to the formation of stereotypes.

People can hold various stereotypes, even about their own group.

While stereotypes might reflect some cultural trends, they often overlook unique characteristics of individuals.

Generalizations about groups can occur unconsciously, without deliberate effort.

Prejudice can be both intentional and unintentional, affecting attitudes and behaviors.

Prejudice often stems from a lack of exposure to diverse groups and misinformation.

Combating prejudice involves not only changing individual attitudes but also addressing systemic bias in institutions and structures.

Even in small groups like families, social norms exist and guide behavior. These norms are unwritten rules and expectations that shape how people interact.

Social norms can be altered through collective action or social movements. This change happens when a group actively challenges an existing norm, leading to a shift in societal expectations.

Social norms impact both individual behavior and larger societal issues. They shape everything from how we dress to how we govern.

Although some beliefs are explicitly stated, many operate unconsciously. These hidden beliefs shape our thinking even if we're not aware of them.

A person's belief system influences their worldview, shaping their decisions, actions, and interactions with others.

Conformity often happens unconsciously. We adjust to fit group norms without realizing it, fueled by a desire for acceptance.

Conformity is influenced by both large groups and smaller relationships. Close relationships can lead to strong peer pressure as well.

Internal attributions explain behavior based on personal traits like intelligence or motivation. External attributions point to factors outside the person, like luck or the situation.

When we explain someone's success based on external factors, like luck or circumstance, rather than their own abilities.

When we explain someone's success or failure based on their own personal qualities, skills, or effort.

The tendency to overemphasize internal factors and underestimate external factors when explaining someone else's behavior.

We tend to attribute our successes to internal factors, like our talent, and our failures to external factors, like bad luck.

A positive impression of someone in one area influences our perception of them in other areas.

We are more likely to remember things that were presented to us recently, compared to things that were presented earlier.

Seeking out and favoring information that confirms our existing beliefs, while ignoring or downplaying information that contradicts them.

Confirmation bias can lead to biased judgments, poor decision-making, and ignorance of important perspectives.