Social Psychology Overview Quiz

The study of human behavior within a social context. It explores how our thoughts, feelings, and actions are influenced by the presence of others.

A philosophical approach focusing on the collective influence on individual behavior, emphasizing the role of social systems and structures.

A philosophical approach emphasizing individual agency and innate social tendencies. It focuses on the inner workings of the human mind and how it interacts with the social world.

A early form of social psychology that examined the culture and language of various groups, focusing on collective psychology.

A branch of social psychology that explored the dynamics of crowds and the collective behavior of individuals in large groups, particularly during riots or mob events.

The first social psychology experiment conducted by Triplett, which demonstrated the effect of the presence of others on individual performance.

A period of significant social upheaval in the 1920s and 1930s that spurred research on social issues and the creation of the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI).

A scientific method that emphasizes the importance of using knowledge to solve real-world problems, advocated by Kurt Lewin.

A psychological reaction to a perceived threat to one's freedom. It involves resisting persuasion attempts and asserting independence, often leading to the opposite effect.

The tendency to avoid information that challenges our existing beliefs or opinions. This helps maintain our current views, but can limit our exposure to different perspectives.

A process that strengthens existing beliefs by exposing individuals to weak counterarguments. This creates a sort of 'vaccine' against stronger persuasion attempts later on.

The idea that people are more likely to resist influence when they have support from others. This can be seen in group settings where individuals feel empowered to stand up for their beliefs.

The phenomenon where individuals put in less effort when working in a group compared to when working alone. This is often attributed to the diffusion of responsibility within a group.

A theory explaining social loafing that suggests individuals are less motivated when they believe their individual contribution will not be recognized or rewarded.

A decrease in individual effort when working on a collective task, particularly as group size increases.

A theory explaining the likelihood of social impact based on the strength, immediacy, and number of people involved. Greater strength, immediacy, and number of influencers lead to a higher likelihood of social impact.

The tendency for initial information about a person to have a greater impact on our impression of them than later information.

The effect of most recent information being more influential on our judgment than earlier information.

A tendency to assume that someone with positive traits in one area will also possess positive traits in other unrelated areas.

A model where impressions are simply combined based on the value of each observed trait, with some traits weighting more heavily.

A model that considers prior existing associations when forming an impression. This requires more cognitive effort.

A model that suggests we form impressions by prioritizing certain traits based on categories instead of individually evaluating each trait. It's more cognitively efficient.

A subtle, fleeting expression that reveals a person's true emotions.

The tendency for individuals to unconsciously behave in ways that align with their social status. For example, lower socioeconomic status individuals may be more likely to engage in prosocial behavior due to feeling disadvantaged.

Beliefs and behaviors that are rooted in assumptions about a group of people, often leading to discrimination and negative treatment.

Unconscious biases that influence our thoughts and actions, often without our awareness.

A test used to measure implicit biases by assessing how quickly people associate certain concepts with positive or negative words.

The idea that prejudice often stems from competition for resources.

A theory that suggests prejudice is a result of personality traits, particularly authoritarianism.

The idea that prejudice can be reduced by promoting positive contact between different groups.

The study where groups of boys were divided into 'Eagles' and 'Rattlers' and shown to develop prejudice and conflict through competition.

The idea that attitudes don't always predict behavior, as shown by LaPiere's study on discrimination against a Chinese couple.

The theory that aggression arises from an instinctive drive to release pent-up energy. Agression is essential for survival and is a natural response to stimuli. This energy needs to be released, like a dam overflowing.

The theory that aggression stems from frustration and unmet desires. Blocking goals triggers anger & aggression.

A type of aggression motivated by a hot emotional state. It is impulsive and aims to inflict pain.

A type of aggression driven by a colder calculated motive. It's not about inflicting pain, but using aggression to achieve a goal.

The idea that genes and biological factors play a role in aggression. Explains why some people tend to be more aggressive than others. It is shaped by evolution.

The theory that social learning through observation and imitation can influence aggression. Watching aggression can increase the likelihood of being aggressive.

The theory that behaviors are chosen based on maximizing rewards and minimising costs. People are motivated by self-interest and weigh the potential gain vs. the consequences.

A self-defense response, where aggression is directed towards protecting oneself or another from harm.

The idea that frustration, a negative emotional state caused by the blockage of a goal, can lead to aggressive behavior. However, this theory recognizes that learned inhibitions like laws and fear of retaliation can prevent aggression from manifesting.

Situations or objects that trigger aggressive behavior even without prior frustration. These cues are learned through past experiences and may be associated with violence, weapons, or other aggressive stimuli.

This theory suggests that individuals learn aggressive behavior through observing and imitating others, especially when those behaviors are rewarded. The Bobo Doll Experiment demonstrates how children can adopt aggressive behaviors they've seen.

A personality trait characterized by a tendency to react to situations with hostility and aggression. Individuals with this trait often perceive others' actions as hostile even if they are not.

The belief that releasing aggression through harmless actions, like playing sports, can reduce subsequent aggression. However, research suggests that catharsis may actually increase aggression.

A form of punishment that is delivered promptly, strongly, and is perceived as justified. This is an effective method to control aggression.

This theory suggests that cultural norms and values influence the expression of aggression. Societies with strong norms against violence tend to have lower levels of aggression.

The learned techniques and strategies that societies and groups develop to manage aggressive impulses and maintain social order.