Social Situations

5. An anxiety in which certain social or performance situations will be the cause.

• Specific phobia

• Social phobia

• Non-specific phobia

• Agoraphobia

Asch concluded individuals may ____________ in real life situations for normative reasons.

what effect does external validity have on Asch's study

• conducted during cold war so makes more sense to stick together and conform

• conducted in an artificial setting so behaviour may have been different to in a real situation

• all male american students so is beta bias and specific to an individualistic culture so cant generalise as is not representative

• task of comparing lines does not represent real life situations so lacks mundane realism

What is the term for the fear of social situations where one might be judged or embarrassed?

• Social anxiety disorder

• Generalized anxiety disorder

• Panic disorder

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Which of the following is a common method used in scientific studies to understand social behavior?

• Surveys

• Case studies

• Laboratory experiments

• Field experiments

In a social experiment, what is the role of a control group?

• To receive the treatment being tested

• To provide a baseline for comparison

• To ensure the experiment is ethical

• To manipulate the independent variable

What is the Hawthorne effect in social science research?

• The change in behavior when individuals know they are being observed

• The tendency to conform to group norms

• The influence of a charismatic leader

• The impact of social media on behavior

Which neurotransmitter is most associated with social bonding and trust?

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

• Oxytocin

• Norepinephrine

What is the primary focus of social neuroscience?

• The study of brain mechanisms underlying social behavior

• The impact of social media on mental health

• The role of genetics in social behavior

• The influence of culture on social interactions

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'groupthink'?

• The tendency for group members to reach a consensus without critical reasoning

• The ability of a group to solve problems more effectively than individuals

• The influence of a minority opinion on the majority

• The process of brainstorming in a group setting