Understanding Human Behavior
A Grade 12 Social Studies worksheet exploring various aspects of human behavior, including theories, influences, and social norms.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which of the following theories emphasizes the role of unconscious drives and early childhood experiences in shaping behavior?
Behaviorism
Cognitive Theory
Psychodynamic Theory
Humanistic Theory
2. Social norms are best described as:
Universal laws of human interaction
Informal rules that guide behavior in a society
Formal regulations enforced by the government
Personal beliefs about right and wrong
3. The process by which individuals learn the norms, values, and behaviors appropriate for their society is called .
4. refers to the way people explain the causes of behavior and events.
5. Genetic predispositions play no role in shaping human behavior.
True
False
6. Conformity is the act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms.
True
False
7. Briefly explain the concept of cognitive dissonance and provide an example of how it might influence behavior.
8. Discuss two factors that can influence an individual's prosocial behavior.
Match each term on the left with its definition on the right.
9. Attribution Theory
a. The act of changing one's behavior to align with the expectations of others.
10. Socialization
b. The process of explaining the causes of behavior and events.
11. Obedience
c. The process of learning societal norms and values.