Social Psychology Basics

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What is the term for the tendency for people to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors?

Self-serving bias

Which study demonstrated that people will conform to a group's opinion, even if it goes against their own judgment?

Asch Conformity Study

What is the term for the phenomenon where people tend to like those who are similar to them?

Homophily

What is the term for the manual used to categorize and diagnose mental disorders?

DSM-5

What is the term for the tendency for people to experience increased liking for something or someone based on repeated exposure?

Mere exposure effect

What phenomenon occurs when an individual's behavior is influenced by the actions of others, leading to a decrease in helping behavior?

Bystander effect

Which type of love is characterized by intense feelings of euphoria, intimacy, and sexual attraction?

Passionate love

What is the term for the tendency to attribute positive or negative qualities to an individual based solely on their membership in a particular group?

Prejudice

What is the concept where individuals change their behavior to match the norms of a group, even if they do not necessarily agree with the norms?

Conformity

What is the term for the feeling of discomfort or tension that arises when an individual's attitudes or beliefs are inconsistent with their behavior?

Cognitive dissonance

Test your understanding of fundamental social psychology concepts, including the frustration-aggression principle, cooperation, prisoner's dilemma, bystander effect, and altruism. Learn how these concepts influence our behavior and interactions with others.

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