AP Psychology – Social Psychology Practice Test

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• What influence does familiarity have on preferences according to psychological principles?
• What is conformity?
• What is a social norm?
• What is impression management?
• Which principle is reflected by someone justifying their harmful actions as necessary for group cohesion?
• What term describes a situation where conflicting parties act in their self-interest leading to mutually destructive behavior?
• What does the concept of social proof entail?
• What is social loafing?
• How can stereotypes lead to self-fulfilling prophecies?
• What is the significance of the Robber's Cave Experiment?
• Define group polarization.
• Which factor is least likely to influence group dynamics?
• What term refers to the reduction in feelings of personal burden when in the presence of others?
• What is social psychology?
• Which concept is primarily concerned with how external factors influence an individual's behavior?
• What principle explains that frustration can lead to anger and then to aggression?
• What term describes the act of conforming to a request or demand?
• What behavioral phenomenon suggests that the presence of other bystanders reduces the likelihood of someone helping?
• What is the term for the expectation that people will help those who are dependent on them?
• What concept is illustrated by individuals feeling anonymous and less accountable in groups?
• What do we refer to as the personal boundary we like to maintain around our bodies?
• What describes the bystander effect?
• What does diffusion of responsibility refer to in social psychology?
• Which of the following best defines 'ingroup'?
• What phenomenon enhances a group's existing inclinations through discussion?
• What is meant by behavioral components of attitude?
• What term describes a change in behavior due to a demand from an authority figure?
• Which experiment measured cognitive dissonance by varying the amount participants were paid to lie about a task's enjoyment?
• What was a significant outcome of the Stanford prison experiment?
• Which concept relates to the discomfort experienced from conflicting beliefs?
• What phenomenon is demonstrated in the experiment by Rosenthal and Jacobsen regarding the impact of expectations on performance?
• In what context is obedience defined in social psychology?
• Which term refers to a generalized belief about a group of people?
• What role does intergroup contact play in reducing prejudice?
• What is a belief that leads to its own fulfillment known as?
• Which term refers to the mode of thinking where the desire for harmony in a group overrides realistic appraisal?
• How is prejudice defined in social psychology?
• In social psychology, what does the term "norm" refer to?
• What is the term for adjusting one’s behavior according to the expectations of others?
• What effect reduces an individual's willingness to take action or help in emergencies when surrounded by others?
• Which theory posits that our social behavior is an exchange process aimed at maximizing benefits while minimizing costs?
• What is the primary focus of social psychology?
• What are shared goals called that can help override differences and require cooperation among conflicting groups?
• Which of the following strategies can be used to reduce prejudice?
• Which type of influence occurs when a person is willing to accept others' opinions about reality?
• What impact can systemic inequalities have on prejudice?
• Which term is used to describe the collective effort of group members leading to decreased individual performance?
• Which of the following best defines discrimination?
• What is the Fundamental Attribution Error?
• In social psychology, what drives the idea of exchanging benefits in relationships?
• How would one best define social influence?
• Which statement reflects a misconception about addressing prejudice?
• Define in-group bias.
• What does altruism refer to?
• What does the Foot-in-the-Door Phenomenon refer to?
• What occurs in group discussions leading to more extreme positions amongst group members?
• What does emotional contagion describe?
• What is described as a perceived incompatibility of actions, goals, or ideas?
• What does 'outgroup' refer to in social psychology?
• What is a common effect of groupthink?
• What is the main focus of Sternberg's theory regarding social relationships?
• Which of the following best describes altruism?
• The social trap where individuals must consider their usage of a scarce resource is known as what?
• Which theory suggests that prejudice provides an outlet for anger by placing blame?
• Which method of education is most likely to intensify prejudice?
• Which type of love encompasses passion, intimacy, and commitment according to Sternberg?
• What do we call physical or verbal behavior intended to hurt someone?
• Which concept describes how people's behavior can be influenced by the presence of others?
• What does the mere exposure effect describe?
• What is the main outcome of observing others in a social context?
• What best describes the phenomenon of ingroup bias?
• Which approach helps educate individuals about biases to reduce prejudice?
• What social dilemma requires individuals to determine how much they contribute to a shared resource?
• What is defined as the enduring behaviors and traditions shared by a group of people?
• What concept involves revealing intimate aspects of oneself to others?
• Which type of group consists of individuals similar to us that we utilize for self-comparison?
• Leon Festinger's research on cognitive dissonance demonstrated that higher financial incentives lead to what behavioral outcome?
• What is the tendency to favor our own group called?
• What approach best reduces prejudice in educational settings?
• What does attribution theory explain?
• What characterizes Peripheral Route Persuasion?
• Which psychologist examined the impact of obedience to authority using a controversial experiment involving shocks?
• Which factor is NOT associated with an increased likelihood of conformity?
• What phenomenon occurs when each party in a conflict views the other side as aggressive?
• Why is empathy training important in reducing prejudice?
• In the context of social dilemmas, what does the term 'commons' refer to?
• What does the definition of social proof imply about human behavior?
• Who is known for explaining behaviors based on a person's internal characteristics or traits?
• Which attribution theory explains behavior based on external situational factors?
• Which type of attribution assigns behavior to internal characteristics?
• What concept refers to mutual views held by opposing groups, often leading each side to see itself as ethical?
• What is out-group homogeneity?
• Why is it important to address biases within a community?
• What are attitudes defined as?
• What is one result of in-group bias?
• What cognitive bias involves the overestimation of the number of people who share our beliefs?
• What effect is demonstrated when groups make decisions that are riskier than the individuals would make alone?
• What did Stanley Milgram's obedience experiments primarily reveal?
• What is the contact hypothesis?
• What hypothesis suggests that individuals form relationships with those who have a similar level of physical attraction?
• What is the term for unjustifiable negative behavior toward a group and its members?
• Who theorized the Triangle Theory of Love, which includes passion, intimacy, and commitment?
• What does social identity theory suggest about self-concept?
• What is social facilitation?
• What does Attribution Theory explain?
• In social psychology, which term refers to the behavioral expectations that dictate how we act in various social situations?
• What do we call the selfless concern for the welfare of others?
• How can social norms impact individual behavior?
• What kind of cues does the peripheral route to persuasion rely on?
• What is the term used to describe a negative attitude toward a group and its members?
• What distinguishes the central route from the peripheral route to persuasion?
• In social psychology, which term describes negative feelings towards a group or its members?
• What is the concept of reducing one's sense of personal responsibility when working in a group?
• What is the term for the tendency to recall faces of one's own race more accurately than faces of other races?
• What is identified as the conflict resolution based on the belief that cooperation is essential despite differences?
• Which of the following can lead to the scapegoating of specific groups?
• What is the term for a condition where individuals receive from a relationship in proportion to what they give?
• What term is used to describe the state of intense positive absorption typically present at the beginning of a romantic relationship?
• What role does media play in shaping social attitudes?
• Which psychologist developed the Social Learning Theory, emphasizing that children learn through observation and imitation?
• How is empathy related to prosocial behavior?
• What is the phenomenon called when people perform better on simple tasks in the presence of others?
• What distinguishes hostile aggression from instrumental aggression?
• What is persuasion?
• What does the fundamental attribution error describe?
• What does Cognitive Dissonance Theory propose?
• What role does social influence play in behavior?
• Which concept encompasses the idea of promoting the well-being of others without expecting anything in return?
• Which of the following best describes peer pressure?
• Which term describes the balance between what individuals contribute to and receive from a relationship?
• Which of the following are three key components of attitude?
• How can education be tailored to combat prejudice?
• How does exposure to diverse groups affect individuals' attitudes?
• What is the cerca effect in social psychology?
• What role do cognitive biases play in social psychology?
• When comparing ourselves to those who we believe are not as competent, which psychological phenomenon are we experiencing?
• What is the outcome when individuals act in their own self-interest contrary to the common good?
• What is one effective method for fostering empathy to combat prejudice?
• What additional benefit can come from addressing systemic inequalities?
• What is the looking-glass self?
• Which theory explains why individuals may change their attitudes to align with their behaviors?
• How do attitudes relate to behavior in social psychology?
• Which psychological phenomenon describes how repeated exposure to novel stimuli increases our liking of them?
• What does obedience in social psychology emphasize?
• What is defined as aggression in social psychology?
• How does cognitive dissonance theory manifest in real-life situations?
• How does cognitive dissonance affect attitude change?
• Which strategy is designed to reduce international tensions through graduated and reciprocated initiatives?
• Which concept addresses the harmful mutual behavior that arises from conflicting interests?
• What does discrimination refer to in a social psychology context?
• Who conducted the famous Line Perception experiment to study conformity?
• What do we call those perceived as different or apart from our ingroup?
• What is a role in the context of social psychology?
• What factor is essential for empathy training to be effective?
• Which term best describes the behavior that occurs when individuals yield to group pressure?
• What characterizes the fundamental attribution error?
• Which type of love is primarily characterized by emotional closeness and friendship?
• Which experiment explored the effect of individual roles and authority on behavior?
• Which route of persuasion focuses on arguments and facts?
• What term describes the tendency for individuals in a group to exert less effort towards a common goal?
• What are stereotypes in social psychology?
• What does self-disclosure refer to in the context of interpersonal relationships?
• Which of the following describes an understood rule for expected behavior in society?
• What is the psychological term for the feeling of being worse off than others when making comparisons?
• Which term is used to refer to behaviors that help in reducing tensions by using initiatives that are reciprocated?
• What describes the self-fulfilling prophecy?
• What is the central idea behind the theory of planned behavior?
• Which outcome can result from increased intergroup contact?
• Which of the following describes the loss of self-awareness and self-restraint in group situations?
• What is the term for influence resulting from a person's desire to gain approval or avoid disapproval?
• What does the theory of planned behavior suggest?
• What effect describes how expectations positively impact a student's performance as a form of self-fulfilling prophecy?
• What social trap involves two prisoners who must decide whether to cooperate or compete for a confession?
• Which type of comparison involves evaluating one's performance against their own past performances?
• Which experiment is famously associated with the study of conformity?
• What is the primary focus of cognitive dissonance theory?
• Which factor is crucial in addressing systemic inequalities?
• What phenomenon leads people to believe that the world is just and that individuals get what they deserve?
• How is empathy defined in social psychology?
• Which influence is characterized by the acceptance of others’ opinions when you are uncertain about reality?
• What describes conformity in social psychology?
• How is it defined when one evaluates other cultures based on the standards of their own culture?
• Which term describes "us"—people with whom we share a common identity?
• What is the term for comparing one's performance to that of others?
• Which aspect of stereotypes can lead to prejudice?
• What is groupthink?
• How does social identity theory explain a person's self-esteem?
• Which type of love is characterized by a deep affectionate attachment often felt in long-term relationships?
• What term describes a feeling of dissatisfaction stemming from comparisons with others who seem better off?
• What is the norm that suggests that individuals will be inclined to help those who have helped them?