Social Psychology – Previous Year Questions
56 questions from past UGC NET Psychology papers, each with the correct answer. Open any question for its explanation.
Topic-wise mock tests
- Diffusion of responsibility is a hypothesized cause of: A. Identity formation B. Prosocial behaviour C. By Stander effect D. Compliance E. Sharing behaviour Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- ______ does not explain our obeying unjust commands of authority.
- Match List I with List II List I – Theory List II – Proposition A. Realistic Conflict I. Identity is formed by social comparison, categorization and construction of self-identity B. Relative Deprivation II. Competition…
- Given below are two statements Statement I: Being marginalized also means you are discriminated. Statement II: Marginalization and discriminations are not related. In light of the above statements, choose the most appro…
- Name the psychologist who led this research.
- What went wrong with the experiment because of which it was terminated on the 6th day?
- The experiment:
- This study shows that we behave according to our:
- This experiment is known as:
- If a person's distinctive social category makes him or her vulnerable to stereotyping, it is referred to as:-
- Which of the following statements describe the term 'Diffusion of Responsibility?
- Behavior is a direct result of behavioral intentions, this is explained by which of the following?
- Which of the following tactics for gaining compliance are based on reciprocity? (A) The Door–in–the – face technique (B) "That's – Not–All" Approach (C) Playing hard to get (D) Foot–in–the Door Technique Choose the corr…
- Attitudes can be classically conditioned even without our awareness by which of the following? (A) Subliminal conditioning (B) Observational learning (C) Mere exposure (D) Social networks Choose the correct answer from…
- Which among these is correct for Cyber bullying? (A) It involves disinhibition (B) Lesser role of Bystanders (C) Ability of targets to retaliate is more (D) No evidence left behind Choose the correct answer from the opt…
- Which of the following characterizes Cognitive Dissonance? (A) Dissonance often occurs in situations involving forced compliance (B) Attempts to resolve dissonance are reflected in increased cortical activity (C) Disson…
- Match List I with List II List I – Social concept List II – Explanation A. Elaboration Likelihood Model I. Gender stereotypes B. Realistic Conflict Theory II. Central and peripheral route to persuasion C. Glass Cliff II…
- Give the correct sequence of stages in the relationship maintenance as suggested by Thibaut and Kelly (1959) in their Social Exchange Theory : (A) Bargaining (B) Commitment (C) Sampling (D) Institutionalization Choose t…
- Which one of the following is the correct description of Old Fashioned Racism?
- Who among the following conducted one of the most famous and controversial experiments in the area of obedience?
- The Door in the Face Technique is based on which tactics of compliance?
- Which of the following is the correct explanation of "An intolerance for weakness, a punitive attitude and submissive respect for their in-group authorities as reflected in their agreement"?
- Match List I with List II List I List II A. Aggression I. Aggression that is permissible according to the norms of the individual's social group B. Anti-social aggression II. Aggressive acts that support commonly accept…
- What is the correct sequence of Decision Making Perspective of Pro-social behaviour to help a person in distress? A. Taking personal responsibility B. Weighing the cost and benefits C. Perceived a need D. Deciding how t…
- Arrange the following in sequence as per the Extinction Transfer Theory of Aggression A. Frustration B. Residual Arousal C. Arousing Events D. Increased Arousal E. Arousal attributed to Frustration Choose the correct an…
- The enhancement of dominant responses is strongest when people think they are being evaluated. What is the correct sequence of this theory? A. Evaluation apprehension B. Well learned C. Presence of other D. Increased ar…