Science Of People Quiz

Unlock the secrets of human behavior with our Science of People Quiz. Dive in to discover fascinating insights about how people think, act, and interact. This quiz will challenge your perceptions and broaden your understanding of social dynamics. You’ll learn about body language, personality traits, and the subtle cues that influence our daily interactions. Ready to elevate your social intelligence? Take the quiz now and see how well you understand the science behind people’s actions.

What is the term for the tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors and failures to external factors?

Fundamental attribution error

Self-serving bias

Hindsight bias

Actor-observer bias

None

Which hormone plays a significant role in the body's response to stress?

Adrenaline

Insulin

Cortisol

Oxytocin

None

Which brain region is crucial for decision-making and impulse control?

Parietal lobe

Temporal lobe

Occipital lobe

Prefrontal cortex

None

Which neurotransmitter is often referred to as the 'feel-good' chemical?

GABA

Serotonin

Acetylcholine

Dopamine

None

What is the term for the belief that one can influence events and their outcomes?

Self-efficacy

Optimism bias

Locus of control

Control belief

None

What is the term for the influence of other people that leads us to conform in order to be liked and accepted by them?

Normative social influence

Informational social influence

Social facilitation

Groupthink

None

Which part of the brain is associated with forming new memories?

Hippocampus

Amygdala

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

None

What term refers to the shared beliefs, values, and practices of a group that influence behavior?

Culture

Status

Roles

Norms

None

Which psychological phenomenon occurs when a person conforms to the expectations of a group to avoid conflict?

Normative social influence

Social facilitation

Informational social influence

Group polarization

None

10.

What term refers to the strategies people use to influence how others perceive them?

Self-monitoring

Social identity

Impression management

Social influence

None

11.

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for involuntary actions like heartbeat and digestion?

Central nervous system

Somatic nervous system

Peripheral nervous system

Autonomic nervous system

None

12.

What is the term for the psychological and physiological response to perceived challenges or threats?

Fear

Stress

Panic

Anxiety

None

13.

Which psychological concept explains the feeling of increased personal responsibility and productivity when one's contributions are identifiable in a group setting?

Deindividuation

Social loafing

Social facilitation

Groupthink

None

14.

Which hormone is known as the 'love hormone' due to its role in bonding and social behaviors?

Oxytocin

Testosterone

Cortisol

Estrogen

None

15.

What is the term for a mental shortcut that allows people to solve problems and make judgments quickly?

Algorithm

Schema

Heuristic

Bias

None

16.

Which type of learning occurs by observing and imitating the behavior of others?

Insight learning

Observational learning

Classical conditioning

Operant conditioning

None

17.

What is the name of the process by which people learn and internalize the values and norms of their culture?

Socialization

Acculturation

Enculturation

Assimilation

None

18.

What term describes the phenomenon where individuals perform better when they are part of a group?

Social loafing

Social facilitation

Deindividuation

Groupthink

None

19.

Which part of the brain is most associated with emotions and memory?

Amygdala

Thalamus

Hippocampus

Cerebellum

None

20.

Which theory explains how people attribute causes to their own and others' behavior?

Cognitive dissonance theory

Equity theory

Attribution theory

Social exchange theory

None

21.

What term describes the discomfort a person feels when holding conflicting cognitions?

Cognitive dissonance

Confirmation bias

Cognitive bias

Anchoring bias

None

22.

Which neurotransmitter is associated with mood regulation and well-being?

Glutamate

Dopamine

Norepinephrine

Serotonin

None

23.

What is the primary function of mirror neurons?

Process sensory information

Regulate sleep patterns

Mimic the actions of others

Control motor functions

None

24.

Which psychological principle explains why people are more likely to comply with a large request if they have already agreed to a small one?

Lowball technique

Reciprocity norm

Foot-in-the-door phenomenon

Door-in-the-face technique

None

25.

What is the term for the ability to understand and share the feelings of another?

Antipathy

Empathy

Sympathy

Apathy

None

26.

What is the term for the tendency to favor information that confirms one's preconceptions?

Confirmation bias

Availability heuristic

Representative heuristic

Anchoring bias

None

27.

Which theory suggests that people are motivated to maintain consistency between their beliefs and behaviors?

Cognitive dissonance theory

Expectancy theory

Self-determination theory

Drive reduction theory

None

28.

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

Insulin

Oxytocin

Melatonin

Adrenaline

None

29.

Which psychological theory suggests that people are motivated by a hierarchy of needs?

Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Bandura’s Social Learning Theory

Skinner’s Operant Conditioning

None

30.

Which part of the brain is responsible for processing visual information?

Temporal lobe

Parietal lobe

Frontal lobe

Occipital lobe

None

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