Question 1

Which of the following represents an example of social facilitation?

Accepted Answer

A)  A talented musician performs better in front of a instructor than an audience. 
B)  An individual's test score improves after studying with a group of friends the previous evening. 
C)  An individual concentrates better on his exam after the teacher moves him to a more quiet room. 
D)  An individual runs faster with a group of friends than by herself. 
A)  A talented musician performs better in front of a instructor than an audience. 
B)  An individual's test score improves after studying with a group of friends the previous evening. 
C)  An individual concentrates better on his exam after the teacher moves him to a more quiet room. 
D)  An individual runs faster with a group of friends than by herself.

Question 2

According to your textbook,Steve Jobs of Apple,Inc would be considered an example of what type of leader?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transactional leader 
B)  Authoritarian leader 
C)  Transformational leader 
D)  Totalitarian leader 
A)  Transactional leader 
B)  Authoritarian leader 
C)  Transformational leader 
D)  Totalitarian leader

Question 3

One reason social loafing may occur is because:

Accepted Answer

A)  people experience increased self-awareness. 
B)  people are lazy. 
C)  people feel increased pressure to perform. 
D)  people feel less responsible for an outcome when other people are present to carry the burden of the task. 
A)  people experience increased self-awareness. 
B)  people are lazy. 
C)  people feel increased pressure to perform. 
D)  people feel less responsible for an outcome when other people are present to carry the burden of the task.

Question 4

________ is the idea that one's performance will be hindered or heightened due to approval or disapproval from others.

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaluation apprehension 
B)  Mere presence 
C)  Arousal 
D)  Assessment apprehension 
A)  Evaluation apprehension 
B)  Mere presence 
C)  Arousal 
D)  Assessment apprehension

Question 5

If an employer wanted to prevent employees,who might be dissatisfied with a new policy,from developing even stronger negative attitudes towards this policy,what could he do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Encourage employees to discuss the new policy with one another. 
B)  Allow employees to express their frustrations with the policy. 
C)  Try to prevent the employees from discussing the new policy with one another. 
D)  Provide incentives for good performance. 
A)  Encourage employees to discuss the new policy with one another. 
B)  Allow employees to express their frustrations with the policy. 
C)  Try to prevent the employees from discussing the new policy with one another. 
D)  Provide incentives for good performance.

Question 6

A(n)________leader rewards good behavior,but ultimately only takes action when something goes wrong.

Accepted Answer

A)  transactional 
B)  authoritarian 
C)  transformational 
D)  totalitarian 
A)  transactional 
B)  authoritarian 
C)  transformational 
D)  totalitarian

Question 7

Members of the board of directors of a university are deciding on which candidate to select as their next president.During this important decision,groupthink is LESS likely to occur under which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  If people feel comfortable enough to speak their minds. 
B)  If the board of directors has strong feeling of unity among its members. 
C)  If the members of the board of directors have a strong bond. 
D)  If there is a strong, well-intentioned leader in the group. 
A)  If people feel comfortable enough to speak their minds. 
B)  If the board of directors has strong feeling of unity among its members. 
C)  If the members of the board of directors have a strong bond. 
D)  If there is a strong, well-intentioned leader in the group.

Question 8

Which of the following refers to the idea that just having another person present is enough to cause psychical arousal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mere presence 
B)  Distraction 
C)  Evaluation apprehension 
D)  Appraisal apprehension 
A)  Mere presence 
B)  Distraction 
C)  Evaluation apprehension 
D)  Appraisal apprehension

Question 9

When people come together to discuss their ideas for resolving conflicts,this is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  bargaining. 
B)  negotiation. 
C)  confrontation. 
D)  bargaining and negotiation. 
A)  bargaining. 
B)  negotiation. 
C)  confrontation. 
D)  bargaining and negotiation.

Question 10

How can groupthink be prevented? Name and describe 3 solutions to groupthink.

Accepted Answer

Groupthink can be prevented by implement

Question 11

According to the social identity deindividuation (SIDE)model,why does the phenomenon of deindividuation occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because there is a loss of identity. 
B)  Because there is a loss of self awareness. 
C)  Because there is increased arousal. 
D)  Because there is a shift from identification with oneself to identification with the group. 
A)  Because there is a loss of identity. 
B)  Because there is a loss of self awareness. 
C)  Because there is increased arousal. 
D)  Because there is a shift from identification with oneself to identification with the group.

Which of the following represents an example of social facilitation?

According to your textbook,Steve Jobs of Apple,Inc would be considered an example of what type of leader?

One reason social loafing may occur is because:

________ is the idea that one's performance will be hindered or heightened due to approval or disapproval from others.

If an employer wanted to prevent employees,who might be dissatisfied with a new policy,from developing even stronger negative attitudes towards this policy,what could he do?

A(n)________leader rewards good behavior,but ultimately only takes action when something goes wrong.

Members of the board of directors of a university are deciding on which candidate to select as their next president.During this important decision,groupthink is LESS likely to occur under which of the following conditions?

Which of the following refers to the idea that just having another person present is enough to cause psychical arousal?

When people come together to discuss their ideas for resolving conflicts,this is known as:

How can groupthink be prevented? Name and describe 3 solutions to groupthink.

According to the social identity deindividuation (SIDE)model,why does the phenomenon of deindividuation occur?

What is Social Psychology

The Science of Social Psychology

Social Cognition: Thinking About the Social World

Who Am I and How Do Other Individuals See Me?

Social Perception: How Do We Perceive Others?

Attitudes: Making Evaluations About the World

The Art and Science of Persuasion

Social Influence: Should We Resist?

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination: Causes and Consequences

Aggression

Examining Attraction and Close Relationships

Prosocial Behavior: Why We Help and Why We Don’t

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Exam 9: The Power of the Group

Which of the following represents an example of social facilitation?

According to your textbook,Steve Jobs of Apple,Inc would be considered an example of what type of leader?

One reason social loafing may occur is because:

________ is the idea that one's performance will be hindered or heightened due to approval or disapproval from others.

If an employer wanted to prevent employees,who might be dissatisfied with a new policy,from developing even stronger negative attitudes towards this policy,what could he do?

A(n)________leader rewards good behavior,but ultimately only takes action when something goes wrong.

Members of the board of directors of a university are deciding on which candidate to select as their next president.During this important decision,groupthink is LESS likely to occur under which of the following conditions?

Which of the following refers to the idea that just having another person present is enough to cause psychical arousal?

When people come together to discuss their ideas for resolving conflicts,this is known as:

How can groupthink be prevented? Name and describe 3 solutions to groupthink.

According to the social identity deindividuation (SIDE)model,why does the phenomenon of deindividuation occur?

What is Social Psychology

The Science of Social Psychology

Social Cognition: Thinking About the Social World

Who Am I and How Do Other Individuals See Me?

Social Perception: How Do We Perceive Others?

Attitudes: Making Evaluations About the World

The Art and Science of Persuasion

Social Influence: Should We Resist?

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination: Causes and Consequences

Aggression

Examining Attraction and Close Relationships

Prosocial Behavior: Why We Help and Why We Don’t

Filters