Question 1

Rules or expectations regarding desirable behaviours that group members strive to follow are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  social roles 
B)  group norms 
C)  transactional norms 
D)  transformational norms 
A)  social roles 
B)  group norms 
C)  transactional norms 
D)  transformational norms

Question 2

Your basketball team is up by 50 points at halftime only to lose in the final seconds of the game due to your star player missing his free throw shots. If your teammate experienced increased arousal from the potential of being judged by the audience, this could be described as arousal due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluation apprehension. 
B)  mere presence. 
C)  decreased self-awareness. 
D)  distraction. 
A)  evaluation apprehension. 
B)  mere presence. 
C)  decreased self-awareness. 
D)  distraction.

Question 3

GRIT is more effective than non-GRIT methods of resolving conflicts with a mutually beneficial agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is group polarization? Provide a real-world example. Be sure to describe the two causes of group polarization.

Accepted Answer

Group polarization is a phenomenon where

Question 5

Co-workers working together on a report would be considered a group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the distraction conflict theory, when an individual is tackling a simple task, their motivation _____________ compared to if he or she is tackling a difficult task.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases 
B)  decreases 
C)  stays the same 
D)  deteriorates 
A)  increases 
B)  decreases 
C)  stays the same 
D)  deteriorates

Question 7

Joe is a vice president of a university and manages a variety of departments and employees. He has a passion for his work and tries to convey this passion and enthusiasm to his employees. He strives to be innovative in solving problems and to create trust among workers. What type of leadership style is Joe employing? What are the advantages and disadvantages to this style of leadership?

Accepted Answer

Joe is employing a transformational lead

Question 8

According to the concept of social facilitation, a social psychologist would predict that a novice pool player will perform ________ in front of an audience.

Accepted Answer

A)  the same 
B)  better 
C)  worse 
D)  slightly better 
A)  the same 
B)  better 
C)  worse 
D)  slightly better

Question 9

A(n) ________leader welcomes new approaches for problem solving and creates internal motivation among group members.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Provide the definition of a group and what it means for a group to be cohesive. Provide an example of a group that is likely to be more cohesive and one that is likely to be less cohesive; in your answer explain what makes a group cohesive.

Accepted Answer

A group is a collection of individuals w

Question 11

Which of the following was identified by Janis as a solution to groupthink?

Accepted Answer

A)  Training members in group decision making 
B)  Being open to criticism 
C)  Working with diverse people 
D)  All of the answers mentioned were identified by Janis as solutions to groupthink. 
A)  Training members in group decision making 
B)  Being open to criticism 
C)  Working with diverse people 
D)  All of the answers mentioned were identified by Janis as solutions to groupthink.

Question 12

Which of the following is true concerning groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  All group members will be highly cohesive. 
B)  Each and every group membership is life-long. 
C)  It is always the case that group members know each other. 
D)  Highly distinguishable groups are often stereotyped. 
A)  All group members will be highly cohesive. 
B)  Each and every group membership is life-long. 
C)  It is always the case that group members know each other. 
D)  Highly distinguishable groups are often stereotyped.

Question 13

If government officials want to avoid groupthink they should consult with a diverse group of individuals while making their decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

_________refers to the idea that a person performing a task in front of others experiences a conflict of attention between the audience and the task at hand.

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaluation apprehension 
B)  Distraction conflict theory 
C)  Interruption conflict theory 
D)  Disruption conflict theory 
A)  Evaluation apprehension 
B)  Distraction conflict theory 
C)  Interruption conflict theory 
D)  Disruption conflict theory

Question 15

In their work, both Norman Triplett and Max Ringlemann found that the presence of others increased performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Individuals from ________ are more prone to social loafing than ??are individuals from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  collectivist cultures; individualistic cultures 
B)  individualistic cultures; collectivist cultures 
C)  public schools; private schools 
D)  private schools; public schools 
A)  collectivist cultures; individualistic cultures 
B)  individualistic cultures; collectivist cultures 
C)  public schools; private schools 
D)  private schools; public schools

Question 17

________ is a manner of thinking where the desire for harmony in a decision-making group overrides a realistic evaluation of other solutions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Group polarization 
B)  Groupthink 
C)  Social facilitation 
D)  Social loafing 
A)  Group polarization 
B)  Groupthink 
C)  Social facilitation 
D)  Social loafing

Question 18

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 19

Well established groups are often characterized by all of the following EXCEPT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Common goals 
B)  Common motives 
C)  Defined roles and statuses 
D)  Absence of social rank or hierarchy among group members 
A)  Common goals 
B)  Common motives 
C)  Defined roles and statuses 
D)  Absence of social rank or hierarchy among group members

Question 20

Which of the following individuals would you predict is most susceptible to deindividuation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tom, who is dressed in a Halloween costume and on his way to a party 
B)  Dawn, who is walking down a street and can see her reflection in store windows 
C)  Jill, who is delivering a speech to a crowd of people 
D)  Todd, a store manager who is helping a customer 
A)  Tom, who is dressed in a Halloween costume and on his way to a party 
B)  Dawn, who is walking down a street and can see her reflection in store windows 
C)  Jill, who is delivering a speech to a crowd of people 
D)  Todd, a store manager who is helping a customer

Rules or expectations regarding desirable behaviours that group members strive to follow are known as ________.

Your basketball team is up by 50 points at halftime only to lose in the final seconds of the game due to your star player missing his free throw shots. If your teammate experienced increased arousal from the potential of being judged by the audience, this could be described as arousal due to:

GRIT is more effective than non-GRIT methods of resolving conflicts with a mutually beneficial agreement.

What is group polarization? Provide a real-world example. Be sure to describe the two causes of group polarization.

Co-workers working together on a report would be considered a group.

According to the distraction conflict theory, when an individual is tackling a simple task, their motivation _____________ compared to if he or she is tackling a difficult task.

According to the concept of social facilitation, a social psychologist would predict that a novice pool player will perform ________ in front of an audience.

A(n) ________leader welcomes new approaches for problem solving and creates internal motivation among group members.

Provide the definition of a group and what it means for a group to be cohesive. Provide an example of a group that is likely to be more cohesive and one that is likely to be less cohesive; in your answer explain what makes a group cohesive.

Which of the following was identified by Janis as a solution to groupthink?

Which of the following is true concerning groups?

If government officials want to avoid groupthink they should consult with a diverse group of individuals while making their decision.

_________refers to the idea that a person performing a task in front of others experiences a conflict of attention between the audience and the task at hand.

In their work, both Norman Triplett and Max Ringlemann found that the presence of others increased performance.

Individuals from are more prone to social loafing than ??are individuals from .

________ is a manner of thinking where the desire for harmony in a decision-making group overrides a realistic evaluation of other solutions.

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

Well established groups are often characterized by all of the following EXCEPT?

Which of the following individuals would you predict is most susceptible to deindividuation?

What Is Social Psychology

The Science of Social Psychology

Social Cognition

The Self

Social Perception

Attitudes

The Power of Persuasion

Social Influence

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

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Exam 9: The Power of the Group

Rules or expectations regarding desirable behaviours that group members strive to follow are known as ________.

Your basketball team is up by 50 points at halftime only to lose in the final seconds of the game due to your star player missing his free throw shots. If your teammate experienced increased arousal from the potential of being judged by the audience, this could be described as arousal due to:

GRIT is more effective than non-GRIT methods of resolving conflicts with a mutually beneficial agreement.

What is group polarization? Provide a real-world example. Be sure to describe the two causes of group polarization.

Co-workers working together on a report would be considered a group.

According to the distraction conflict theory, when an individual is tackling a simple task, their motivation _____________ compared to if he or she is tackling a difficult task.

According to the concept of social facilitation, a social psychologist would predict that a novice pool player will perform ________ in front of an audience.

A(n) ________leader welcomes new approaches for problem solving and creates internal motivation among group members.

Provide the definition of a group and what it means for a group to be cohesive. Provide an example of a group that is likely to be more cohesive and one that is likely to be less cohesive; in your answer explain what makes a group cohesive.

Which of the following was identified by Janis as a solution to groupthink?

Which of the following is true concerning groups?

If government officials want to avoid groupthink they should consult with a diverse group of individuals while making their decision.

_________refers to the idea that a person performing a task in front of others experiences a conflict of attention between the audience and the task at hand.

In their work, both Norman Triplett and Max Ringlemann found that the presence of others increased performance.

Individuals from ________ are more prone to social loafing than ??are individuals from ________.

________ is a manner of thinking where the desire for harmony in a decision-making group overrides a realistic evaluation of other solutions.

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

Well established groups are often characterized by all of the following EXCEPT?

Which of the following individuals would you predict is most susceptible to deindividuation?

What Is Social Psychology

The Science of Social Psychology

Social Cognition

The Self

Social Perception

Attitudes

The Power of Persuasion

Social Influence

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Aggression

Attraction and Close Relationships

Prosocial Behaviour

Filters

Individuals from are more prone to social loafing than ??are individuals from .