The selfless concern for the well-being of others

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Introduction to Social Psychology

Social Psychology

An exploration of basic concepts in social psychology focusing on human interaction and group dynamics.

psychology behavior social-science

15 Questions Easy Ages 13+ Aug 12, 2026

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1 What is the term for the tendency to follow the actions or beliefs of a group to fit in?

A Conformity
B Cognitive dissonance
C Altruism
D Stereotyping

2 Who is the psychologist famous for the 1961 'Bobo doll' experiment on observational learning?

A Sigmund Freud
B Albert Bandura
C B.F. Skinner
D Ivan Pavlov

3 What is the 'bystander effect'?

A The tendency to help strangers
B The tendency for people to be less likely to offer help when others are present
C The act of staring at others in public
D The practice of avoiding social gatherings

4 What does 'cognitive dissonance' refer to?

A The ability to memorize lists
B The discomfort felt when holding two conflicting beliefs
C The process of learning a new language
D The physical reaction to loud noise

5 Which term describes a fixed, oversimplified belief about a particular group of people?

A Empathy
B Stereotype
C Altruism
D Self-esteem

6 What is 'prosocial behavior' defined as?

A Behavior intended to help others
B Behavior intended to cause harm
C Behavior that is strictly illegal
D Behavior performed only for money

7 In social psychology, what is 'social facilitation'?

A Being afraid of crowds
B Improved performance on simple tasks when in the presence of others
C The ability to read body language
D The process of making new friends

8 What is the 'fundamental attribution error'?

A Overestimating personal traits and underestimating situational factors when judging others
B Always blaming yourself for mistakes
C The fear of public speaking
D The belief that everyone is watching you

9 Which psychological concept describes our need to feel good about ourselves through our group memberships?

A Social Identity Theory
B Individualism
C Personality disorder
D Classical conditioning

10 What is 'in-group bias'?

A The tendency to favor members of one's own group
B The tendency to dislike everyone
C The preference for being alone
D The ability to join any club

11 What does the term 'deindividuation' refer to?

A The loss of self-awareness in groups
B The process of individual therapy
C The act of becoming famous
D The study of personal dreams

12 What is 'altruism'?

A Selfish behavior
B The selfless concern for the well-being of others
C A type of medical treatment
D The study of human history

13 What is 'social loafing'?

A Working harder in a group
B The tendency for individuals to exert less effort in a group than when working alone
C A method of studying for exams
D The act of procrastinating on chores

14 Which term describes the process of adjusting your behavior to match group standards?

A Normative social influence
B Introversion
C Aggression
D Logical reasoning

15 What is 'impression management'?

A The attempt to influence how others perceive us
B The art of painting portraits
C The skill of managing a budget
D The ability to remember names

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