PSYC 2005 (Social Influences on Behavior) Final Assessment Qns & Ans 2025PSYC 2005 (Social Influences on Behavior) Final Assessment Qns & Ans 2025PSYC 2005 (Social Influences on Behavior) Final Assessment Qns & Ans 2025
,1. Which psychological theory best explains how group
dynamics can lead to conformity?
a) Cognitive Dissonance Theory
b) Social Identity Theory
c) Social Norms Theory
d) Social Learning Theory
ANS: c) Social Norms Theory
Rationale: Social Norms Theory posits that individuals
conform to the expectations of the group to which they belong, as
a means of adhering to social norms.
, Rationale: Anonymity can lead individuals to lose their sense
of self and responsibility, increasing the likelihood of engaging in
behavior they may typically avoid.
3. In Solomon Asch's experiment, which factor significantly
influenced participant's conformity rates?
a) Group size
b) Gender of the respondents
c) Prior knowledge of the task
d) Age of participants
ANS: a) Group size
Rationale: Asch found that conformity increased as group
size increased, particularly when the group consisted of three to
five members.
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