PSYC 2005
Social Influences on Behavior
Final Assessment (Qns & Ans)
2025
General Instructions
1. Read All Questions Carefully: Make sure you understand each question before
ANSing.
2. Time Management: You have a specific amount of time to complete the exam.
Keep an eye on the clock and pace yourself.
3. Allowed Materials: Only use materials that are explicitly allowed. Unauthorized
materials can lead to disqualification.
4. ANS Format: Follow the required format for your ANSs. For example, multiple-
choice questions might need you to select the best ANS, while essay questions
require detailed responses.
5. Academic Integrity: Adhere to the university's honor code. Any form of cheating or
plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
6. Technical Requirements: Ensure your computer and internet connection are
stable. For online exams, you might need a webcam and microphone for proctoring
purposes.
7. Submission: Submit your ANSs before the time expires. Late submissions might
not be accepted.
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,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.
2. What impact does anonymity have on deindividuation in
group settings?
a) It increases self-awareness.
b) It encourages personal responsibility.
c) It decreases accountability for actions.
d) It reduces group cohesion.
ANS: c) It decreases accountability for actions.
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, 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.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The phenomenon where people are less likely to help
someone in need when others are present is known as the
__________.
ANS: bystander effect
Rationale: The bystander effect explains how the presence of
others can create a diffusion of responsibility, diminishing the
likelihood of individual action.
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Social Influences on Behavior
Final Assessment (Qns & Ans)
2025
General Instructions
1. Read All Questions Carefully: Make sure you understand each question before
ANSing.
2. Time Management: You have a specific amount of time to complete the exam.
Keep an eye on the clock and pace yourself.
3. Allowed Materials: Only use materials that are explicitly allowed. Unauthorized
materials can lead to disqualification.
4. ANS Format: Follow the required format for your ANSs. For example, multiple-
choice questions might need you to select the best ANS, while essay questions
require detailed responses.
5. Academic Integrity: Adhere to the university's honor code. Any form of cheating or
plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
6. Technical Requirements: Ensure your computer and internet connection are
stable. For online exams, you might need a webcam and microphone for proctoring
purposes.
7. Submission: Submit your ANSs before the time expires. Late submissions might
not be accepted.
©2024/2025
,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.
2. What impact does anonymity have on deindividuation in
group settings?
a) It increases self-awareness.
b) It encourages personal responsibility.
c) It decreases accountability for actions.
d) It reduces group cohesion.
ANS: c) It decreases accountability for actions.
©2024/2025
, 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.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The phenomenon where people are less likely to help
someone in need when others are present is known as the
__________.
ANS: bystander effect
Rationale: The bystander effect explains how the presence of
others can create a diffusion of responsibility, diminishing the
likelihood of individual action.
©2024/2025
