Q.1 Who is often considered the father of social psychology?
Sigmund Freud
Kurt Lewin
B.F. Skinner
Jean Piaget
Explanation - Kurt Lewin is regarded as the father of social psychology for his pioneering work in group dynamics and field theory.
Correct answer is: Kurt Lewin
Q.2 What is 'conformity' in social psychology?
Adopting behaviors to fit in with a group
Rejecting societal norms
Developing a new identity
Resisting authority
Explanation - Conformity is the act of aligning one's behavior, beliefs, or attitudes with those of a group to gain acceptance or avoid rejection.
Correct answer is: Adopting behaviors to fit in with a group
Q.3 Which experiment studied obedience to authority?
Stanford Prison Experiment
Milgram Experiment
Bobo Doll Experiment
Asch Conformity Study
Explanation - Stanley Milgram's experiment tested how far individuals would obey authority figures, even when asked to harm others.
Correct answer is: Milgram Experiment
Q.4 What does 'social facilitation' refer to?
Working better in isolation
Performing better in the presence of others
Avoiding group work
Decreasing productivity with others
Explanation - Social facilitation is the improved performance of tasks when others are present, especially for simple or well-learned tasks.
Correct answer is: Performing better in the presence of others
Q.5 The Stanford Prison Experiment demonstrated the influence of:
Cognitive dissonance
Groupthink
Social roles and power
Altruism
Explanation - Philip Zimbardo’s Stanford Prison Experiment showed how quickly people conform to roles of authority and submission.
Correct answer is: Social roles and power
Q.6 What is 'bystander effect' in social psychology?
Helping faster when others are around
Failing to help when others are present
Always helping in emergencies
Ignoring strangers intentionally
Explanation - The bystander effect refers to the phenomenon where people are less likely to help in emergencies when others are present, due to diffusion of responsibility.
Correct answer is: Failing to help when others are present
Q.7 Who conducted the conformity experiment with line judgments?
Albert Bandura
Solomon Asch
Stanley Milgram
John Watson
Explanation - Solomon Asch’s conformity experiment showed that individuals often conform to group pressure even against their own judgment.
Correct answer is: Solomon Asch
Q.8 In-group bias refers to:
Preferring members of one’s own group
Disliking everyone equally
Rejecting group identities
Focusing only on individual traits
Explanation - In-group bias is the tendency to favor one’s own group over others, leading to prejudice or unfair judgments.
Correct answer is: Preferring members of one’s own group
Q.9 Which concept describes tension from holding conflicting beliefs?
Groupthink
Cognitive dissonance
Social loafing
Normative influence
Explanation - Cognitive dissonance occurs when individuals experience discomfort from holding contradictory beliefs or behaviors, motivating them to reduce the inconsistency.
Correct answer is: Cognitive dissonance
Q.10 What is 'altruism' in social psychology?
Helping others with self-interest
Selfless concern for others
Avoiding group activities
Obeying authority blindly
Explanation - Altruism is the unselfish desire to help others without expecting personal gain.
Correct answer is: Selfless concern for others
Q.11 Social loafing happens when:
People work harder in groups
People exert less effort in groups
Leaders dominate discussions
Everyone contributes equally
Explanation - Social loafing is the tendency for individuals to put in less effort when working collectively compared to working alone.
Correct answer is: People exert less effort in groups
Q.12 Which term describes unfair treatment based on group membership?
Discrimination
Conformity
Attribution
Social identity
Explanation - Discrimination refers to unequal or unfair treatment of individuals based on group characteristics such as race, gender, or age.
Correct answer is: Discrimination
Q.13 The idea that behavior is influenced by the actual or imagined presence of others is central to:
Social psychology
Cognitive psychology
Behavioral psychology
Developmental psychology
Explanation - Social psychology studies how individuals think, feel, and behave in relation to others, including real and imagined interactions.
Correct answer is: Social psychology
Q.14 Who developed the Social Learning Theory?
Albert Bandura
Carl Rogers
Sigmund Freud
Jean Piaget
Explanation - Albert Bandura’s Social Learning Theory emphasizes learning through observing others and modeling their behaviors.
Correct answer is: Albert Bandura
Q.15 What is groupthink?
Independent critical thinking in groups
Faulty decision-making due to group pressure
Rejecting social norms
Always agreeing with authority
Explanation - Groupthink occurs when the desire for harmony in decision-making groups leads to irrational or poor outcomes.
Correct answer is: Faulty decision-making due to group pressure
Q.16 Attribution theory studies how people:
Assign causes to behaviors
Conform to social roles
Learn through reinforcement
Develop moral reasoning
Explanation - Attribution theory explains how people interpret and assign causes to others’ and their own behavior, either internally or externally.
Correct answer is: Assign causes to behaviors
Q.17 Which psychologist is associated with the Bobo Doll experiment?
Albert Bandura
Erik Erikson
John Watson
Stanley Milgram
Explanation - Albert Bandura’s Bobo Doll experiment demonstrated observational learning and the role of modeling in aggressive behavior.
Correct answer is: Albert Bandura
Q.18 What is 'normative social influence'?
Conforming to gain approval or avoid rejection
Changing beliefs after persuasion
Adopting leadership roles
Learning by observation
Explanation - Normative influence occurs when individuals conform to be liked or accepted by a group, even if they disagree internally.
Correct answer is: Conforming to gain approval or avoid rejection
Q.19 Which of these is an example of stereotype?
Believing all teenagers are irresponsible
Assigning tasks equally
Supporting equal opportunities
Avoiding group labels
Explanation - Stereotypes are oversimplified and generalized beliefs about a group, which may not reflect individual differences.
Correct answer is: Believing all teenagers are irresponsible
Q.20 Which factor reduces the bystander effect?
Large crowds
Clear personal responsibility
Diffusion of responsibility
Group pressure
Explanation - When individuals feel personally responsible for helping, the bystander effect decreases, increasing the chance of intervention.
Correct answer is: Clear personal responsibility
Q.21 What is the 'foot-in-the-door' technique?
Starting with a big request
Starting with a small request to gain compliance later
Rejecting all requests
Offering incentives immediately
Explanation - The foot-in-the-door technique involves gaining compliance with a small request first, making people more likely to agree to a larger request later.
Correct answer is: Starting with a small request to gain compliance later
Q.22 Which psychologist proposed the idea of field theory in social psychology?
Kurt Lewin
Carl Jung
Carl Rogers
Albert Bandura
Explanation - Kurt Lewin’s field theory explained behavior as a function of the individual and their environment.
Correct answer is: Kurt Lewin
Q.23 What does deindividuation lead to?
Heightened self-awareness
Loss of self-restraint in groups
Improved group harmony
Increased empathy
Explanation - Deindividuation is when individuals in groups lose self-awareness and restraint, often leading to impulsive or deviant acts.
Correct answer is: Loss of self-restraint in groups
Q.24 Which term refers to blaming victims for their misfortune?
Fundamental attribution error
Just-world hypothesis
Group polarization
Projection
Explanation - The just-world hypothesis is the belief that people get what they deserve, leading to victim-blaming.
Correct answer is: Just-world hypothesis
Q.25 Social identity theory suggests that:
People derive identity from personal traits only
Group membership influences self-concept
Groups don’t affect personal behavior
Identity is unrelated to social context
Explanation - Social identity theory, proposed by Tajfel and Turner, states that individuals define themselves partly through group membership.
Correct answer is: Group membership influences self-concept