10 Questions
According to social comparison theory, what does evaluating one’s abilities and beliefs through comparison with others result in?
An increase in self-concepts
What is the tendency to engage in atypical behaviour when separated from one’s usual identity called in social psychology?
Deindividuation
What were the two roles assigned to participants in Zimbardo’s Prison Study?
Prisoners and guards
What are the four major ways that cults promote groupthink?
Having a persuasive leader, fostering loyalty, disconnecting members from the outside world, and discouraging questioning
What is the term for group agreement at the expense of critical thinking, which may lead to catastrophic decisions?
Groupthink
What are some actions that can be taken to avoid groupthink?
Encouraging dissent within an organization, having independent experts evaluate group decisions, and having follow-up meetings to evaluate decisions reached earlier
What are the individual and cultural differences associated with individuals’ responses to social pressure and conformity?
Both a and c are correct
What is the term for the tendency to alter one’s behaviour due to group pressure?
Conformity
What is the name of the theory that suggests humans have a biologically based need for interpersonal connections?
Need-to-belong theory
What are the two types of social comparison mentioned in social psychology?
Upward and downward social comparison
Explore the basics of social psychology, including how individuals influence others' behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes. Learn about the need-to-belong theory and social comparison theory, which involve assessing one's abilities and beliefs in relation to others.
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