Social Psychology Concepts Quiz

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What does self-serving bias refer to in social psychology?

Attributing successes to external factors

Attributing successes to internal factors (correct)

Attributing behaviors to group dynamics

Attributing failures to personal shortcomings

What is the fundamental attribution error?

Evaluating one’s abilities based on in-group performance

Attributing others' behavior to their personality traits (correct)

Blaming the situation for one’s own failures

Overestimating external factors in one’s own achievements

How does group-serving bias manifest in social contexts?

By fairly judging all groups regardless of performance

By maintaining a positive outlook on one's in-group despite evidence to the contrary (correct)

By evenly distributing resources among all groups

By downplaying positive experiences of out-group members

What psychological phenomenon occurs when individuals judge themselves against their peers?

Social comparison Signup and view all the answers

Which technique describes increasing compliance to a large request by first making a smaller request?

Foot-in-the-door technique Signup and view all the answers

What is stereotyping in the context of social psychology?

Assuming specific traits apply to entire groups Signup and view all the answers

What influences a person's choice to comply with a request when the individual feels a sense of scarcity?

Perceived value increase Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during cognitive dissonance?

Inconsistency between behavior and beliefs Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals are less likely to help in emergencies when others are present?

Bystander Effect Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the concept of actively caring for people?

Financial stability Signup and view all the answers

Which Big 5 personality trait is associated with being organized and responsible?

Conscientiousness Signup and view all the answers

What type of interview is more predictive of job success?

Structured Interviews Signup and view all the answers

What type of leader focuses on managing behavior rather than inspiring motivation?

Transactional Leader Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB)?

AC4P behavior in the workplace Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant bias that can affect performance appraisals?

Recency Bias Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about SMART goals is correct?

They must be Specific, Motivational, Achievable, Relevant, Trackable, and Shared. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three key perceptions that drive self-motivation?

Choice, Competence, Community Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the components of empowerment?

External Validation Signup and view all the answers

In Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, what does self-transcendence involve?

Contributing to others' fulfillment Signup and view all the answers

Which step in the STEP process focuses on expressing gratitude for acts of kindness?

Thank Signup and view all the answers

What principle of feedforward encourages others to engage in acts of kindness?

Principle of Reciprocity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of transactional leadership?

Structure, rewards, and task completion Signup and view all the answers

What best describes Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB)?

Voluntary behaviors that enhance workplace effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of transformational leadership?

Inspiring beyond expectations Signup and view all the answers

How do leaders demonstrate humility in their roles?

By admitting their mistakes and seeking feedback Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the Platinum Rule in leadership?

Treat others as they expect to be treated Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of aligning an individual's strengths with their work role?

Increased productivity and job satisfaction Signup and view all the answers

Which factor improves organizational effectiveness according to the concept of OCB?

Acts of helping coworkers Signup and view all the answers

What is a key distinction between management and leadership?

Managers do things right, while leaders do the right thing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the 'halo effect' in performance appraisals?

Influence of first impressions on subsequent ratings Signup and view all the answers

What are SMART goals characterized by?

Goals that are challenging and achievable Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following behaviors reflects emotional intelligence in leaders?

Recognizing and managing one's and others' emotions Signup and view all the answers

In the context of personnel psychology, which factor is NOT part of the Big Five personality traits?

Intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes 'flow' in a work context?

Deep immersion and control during tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of 360-degree feedback in workplaces?

To provide comprehensive evaluations from multiple sources Signup and view all the answers

What does job satisfaction primarily lead to?

Improved productivity Signup and view all the answers

Which method of interview is better at predicting job performance?

Structured interviews with predefined questions Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of a Brother’s/Sister’s Keeper culture?

Promotes personal accountability for others’ safety Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a more effective method for improving behavior according to Humanistic Behaviorism?

Apply immediate and frequent positive rewards Signup and view all the answers

In the context of observational learning, what is vicarious reinforcement?

Learning by seeing others rewarded Signup and view all the answers

What does the COACH & ABC model focus on regarding feedback?

Analyzing behavior based on activators and consequences Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following approaches is NOT recommended for delivering supportive feedback?

Provide feedback at an unspecified later time Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided to reduce counter control according to the content?

Using negative consequences excessively Signup and view all the answers

What is one aspect of empathic AC4P listening?

Rephrasing the speaker's message Signup and view all the answers

What is likely a characteristic of a failure avoider in a learning environment?

Focuses on preventing failure Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fundamental attribution error: Attributing others' behavior to personality rather than situational factors.
Self-serving bias: Attributing failures to external factors and successes to internal factors.
In-group favoritism: Perceiving one's group as superior to others and allocating resources accordingly.
Group-serving bias: Maintaining a positive view of one's group despite contradictory evidence.
Social comparison: Evaluating oneself in relation to others.
Physical proximity: Increased likelihood of forming relationships with those physically close.
Stereotyping: Attributing general characteristics to an entire group.
Prejudice: Forming opinions based on stereotypes.
Discrimination: Negative actions stemming from prejudice.
Attitude (ABC): Influencing affect, behavior, and cognition.
Attitude/value and self-persuasion: Behavior without external consequences reflects personal values.
Perceived choice: Enhances self-persuasion more when working towards success than avoidance.
Consistent thinking/acting: Acting consistently, and thinking consistently
Foot-in-the-door technique: Honoring a small request increases compliance with a larger one.
Cognitive dissonance: Perceiving inconsistency between behavior and attitude/belief, which creates tension.
Door-in-the-face technique: Retreating from a large request to increase compliance to a smaller request.
Reciprocity principle: Inspiring pay-it-forward behavior—returning favors.
Conformity: Conforming more than admitted
Descriptive norms: Conformity based on observed behaviors.
Injunctive norms: Conformity based on socially approved behaviors.
Authority influence: Blindly following authority, but not always undesirable.
Top-down authority: Influence counteracting psychological resistance.
Scarcity: Increased value due to limited availability.
Social loafing: Reduced effort when individual contributions are unidentifiable.
Social facilitation/inhibition: Enhanced/hindered performance due to presence of others.
Groupthink: Suppressing dissenting opinion.
Polarization: Increasing of dominant viewpoint
Deindividuation: Reduced individual identity in groups leading to impulsive behavior.
Frustration-aggression hypothesis: Frustration can lead to aggression.
Bystander effect: Decreased likelihood of helping in an emergency presence of others.
Diffusion of responsibility: Belief others will act, leading to non-intervention.
Altruism: Helping others.
Self-efficacy: Confidence in personal ability to help.
Personal control: Feeling empowered to help others.
Self-esteem: Positive self-evaluation.
Belongingness: Connection to others.
Optimism: Expectation of positive outcomes.

Cognitive Dissonance

Inconsistency between behavior and attitude leads to tension.
People change their behavior or attitudes to reduce tension.

Fundamental Attribution Error: Attributing others' behavior to internal factors (personality).
Self-Serving Bias: Attributing personal success to internal factors, and failures to external ones.
In-Group Bias & Favoritism: Favoring one's own group.
Group-Serving Bias: Maintaining a positive view of one's own group.
Social Comparison: Evaluating oneself in relation to others.

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Stereotypes: Generalizations about groups.
Prejudice: Preconceived opinions based on stereotypes.
Discrimination: Negative actions stemming from prejudice.

Attribution and Attitude (ABC)

Affective: Feelings/emotions toward an object
Behavioral: Intentions to act in certain ways
Cognitive: Beliefs and thoughts toward an object

Personnel Psychology Industrial

Matching individual strengths with work goals.
The Big 5-personality traits (Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism)

Organizational Psychology

Job Satisfaction
Burnout.
Gallup Workplace Questionnaire.
Smart Goals.
Transactional vs Transformational Leadership

Chapter 15: Leadership

Discrimination (good = bad)
Synergy through diversity and empathy.
Platinum Rule. Leaders show humility by admitting mistakes, and asking for feedback.
Five conversation types.
Tight vs Loose cultures.
Leader promotes psychological safety

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Test your knowledge on key concepts in social psychology with this quiz. Explore topics such as self-serving bias, fundamental attribution error, and cognitive dissonance. Perfect for students or anyone interested in understanding human behavior!