5. Social Psychology

Social Cognition — Quiz

Test your understanding of social cognition with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which cognitive bias leads individuals to perceive ambiguous social information in a way that confirms their existing beliefs or expectations?

Question 2

According to the covariation model of attribution, if a behavior is high in consensus, high in distinctiveness, and high in consistency, what type of attribution is most likely to be made?

Question 3

When forming impressions, the 'negativity bias' suggests that negative information about a person tends to have a greater impact on our overall judgment than positive information. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates this bias?

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the role of 'prototypes' in social cognition?

Question 5

The 'self-fulfilling prophecy' is a phenomenon where an individual's expectations about another person lead that person to behave in ways that confirm the initial expectations. Which of the following is a critical component for a self-fulfilling prophecy to occur?