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Chapter 7: Social Influence and Group Processes — Online MCQ Test

Q: A student changes his answer in class after most classmates give a different response. This is best explained by:

Answer: A. Conformity — The student is adjusting his response to match the group opinion. This is a clear case of conformity.

PSYCHOLOGY · Grade 12 · CBSE(NCERT)

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Chapter 7: Social Influence and Group Processes — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from CBSE(NCERT) Grade 12 PSYCHOLOGY — Chapter 7: Social Influence and Group Processes, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Conformity refers to:

A. Following a group norm due to pressure from others ✓
B. Performing a task in front of an audience
C. Working together to achieve a common goal
D. Forcing a person to obey a direct order

Answer: A. Following a group norm due to pressure from others
Conformity means changing one's behavior or opinion to match group norms. It happens because of real or imagined group pressure.

Which of the following is an example of obedience?

A. A student copying friends' dress style
B. An employee following the manager's direct instruction ✓
C. A team member sharing work equally
D. A player scoring better in front of spectators

Answer: B. An employee following the manager's direct instruction
Obedience means following the direct orders of an authority figure. The manager's instruction is an example of authority-based compliance.

A student changes his answer in class after most classmates give a different response. This is best explained by:

A. Conformity ✓
B. Social facilitation
C. Social loafing
D. Obedience

Answer: A. Conformity
The student is adjusting his response to match the group opinion. This is a clear case of conformity.

If students perform worse in a difficult math problem when watched by others, the most likely reason is:

A. Social facilitation leading to increased confidence
B. Increased arousal harming performance on a complex task ✓
C. Obedience to the audience
D. Superordinate goal formation

Answer: B. Increased arousal harming performance on a complex task
Presence of others can increase arousal. For complex or unfamiliar tasks, this may interfere with performance rather than improve it.

Which of the following is the best example of a superordinate goal?

A. Two teams competing for the same trophy
B. Both groups working together to restore water supply after a flood ✓
C. A student copying answers from friends
D. A manager giving orders to employees

Answer: B. Both groups working together to restore water supply after a flood
A superordinate goal is a shared goal that cannot be achieved by one group alone. It encourages cooperation between conflicting groups.

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