Question 1

The concept of __________ may help explain why big crowds of people engage in violent acts that they would normally never commit on their own.

Accepted Answer

A)  social facilitation 
B)  social loafing 
C)  deindividuation 
D)  evaluation apprehension 
A)  social facilitation 
B)  social loafing 
C)  deindividuation 
D)  evaluation apprehension

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a factor associated with the tendency for groupthink to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diversity among groups members 
B)  A strong sense of unity among group members 
C)  The presence of group norms 
D)  The desire to promote harmony among the group members 
A)  Diversity among groups members 
B)  A strong sense of unity among group members 
C)  The presence of group norms 
D)  The desire to promote harmony among the group members

Question 3

Transactional leaders tend to see less fruitful results than transformational leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The manager of a department store wants to reduce social loafing among his employees. Describe at least two ways in which he could decrease their tendency to loaf.

Accepted Answer

1. Clearly define individual roles and r

Question 5

According to one study described in your textbook, an individual who spends a lot of time with a heavy drinker is _________to also drink to excess.

Accepted Answer

A)  20% less likely 
B)  50% more likely 
C)  20% more likely 
D)  not likely 
A)  20% less likely 
B)  50% more likely 
C)  20% more likely 
D)  not likely

Question 6

A boss wants to decrease social loafing in his company. Which of the following strategies would be most effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Every other week provide a free lunch to recognize the hard work of the entire group 
B)  Allow group members to work together anonymously 
C)  Every Friday have each worker submit their own list of work he or she has completed 
D)  Place less emphasis on the importance of a task and encourage workers to do their best 
A)  Every other week provide a free lunch to recognize the hard work of the entire group 
B)  Allow group members to work together anonymously 
C)  Every Friday have each worker submit their own list of work he or she has completed 
D)  Place less emphasis on the importance of a task and encourage workers to do their best

Question 7

Latane, Williams, and Harkins (1979) found that when performing ???________, participants clapped and shouted much louder than when performing________.

Accepted Answer

A)  alone; in a group 
B)  in a group; alone 
C)  well; poorly 
D)  poorly; well 
A)  alone; in a group 
B)  in a group; alone 
C)  well; poorly 
D)  poorly; well

Question 8

What causes conflict? Describe three of the most prevalent factors that lead to conflict.

Accepted Answer

Conflict can be caused by a variety of f

Question 9

According to Janis, groupthink is inevitable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Suppose you are charged with negotiating a conflict between two neighbours who are fighting over a small piece of land that borders their two houses. Describe how you could use the GRIT method to de-escalate the conflict. Based on information described in your textbook, would you be successful using this method? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The GRIT (Graduated and Reciprocated Ini

Question 11

Kristen spends as little time as possible on a group paper that is due at the end of the semester because she knows that her teacher will not be able to tell how much she has contributed. Kristen's behaviour is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  social facilitation. 
B)  deindiviudation. 
C)  social loafing. 
D)  diffusion of responsibility. 
A)  social facilitation. 
B)  deindiviudation. 
C)  social loafing. 
D)  diffusion of responsibility.

Question 12

What are the two causes of group polarization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social comparison and persuasion 
B)  Deindividuation and collectivism 
C)  Need for cognition and motivation 
D)  Deindividuation and intelligence 
A)  Social comparison and persuasion 
B)  Deindividuation and collectivism 
C)  Need for cognition and motivation 
D)  Deindividuation and intelligence

Question 13

Which of the following refers to the idea that just having another person present is enough to increase 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 14

A(n) ________leader rewards good behaviour, 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 15

________ refers to the tendency for people to take greater risks than individuals would alone.

Accepted Answer

A)  Group polarization 
B)  Risky shift 
C)  Deindividuation 
D)  Group transfer effect 
A)  Group polarization 
B)  Risky shift 
C)  Deindividuation 
D)  Group transfer effect

Question 16

Social loafing has only been identified in adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Researchers have found that people tend to view _______ as more effective leaders than _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  men; women 
B)  younger men; older men 
C)  women; men 
D)  younger women; younger men 
A)  men; women 
B)  younger men; older men 
C)  women; men 
D)  younger women; younger men

Question 18

According to your text, when do biased perceptions most often occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  In groups or individuals in powerful or controlling positions 
B)  In groups or individuals with very little social status 
C)  In collectivist cultures 
D)  In individualistic cultures 
A)  In groups or individuals in powerful or controlling positions 
B)  In groups or individuals with very little social status 
C)  In collectivist cultures 
D)  In individualistic cultures

Question 19

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 20

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.

The concept of __________ may help explain why big crowds of people engage in violent acts that they would normally never commit on their own.

Which of the following is NOT a factor associated with the tendency for groupthink to occur?

Transactional leaders tend to see less fruitful results than transformational leaders.

The manager of a department store wants to reduce social loafing among his employees. Describe at least two ways in which he could decrease their tendency to loaf.

According to one study described in your textbook, an individual who spends a lot of time with a heavy drinker is _________to also drink to excess.

A boss wants to decrease social loafing in his company. Which of the following strategies would be most effective?

Latane, Williams, and Harkins (1979) found that when performing ???, participants clapped and shouted much louder than when performing.

What causes conflict? Describe three of the most prevalent factors that lead to conflict.

According to Janis, groupthink is inevitable.

Kristen spends as little time as possible on a group paper that is due at the end of the semester because she knows that her teacher will not be able to tell how much she has contributed. Kristen's behaviour is an example of:

What are the two causes of group polarization?

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

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

________ refers to the tendency for people to take greater risks than individuals would alone.

Social loafing has only been identified in adults.

Researchers have found that people tend to view _ as more effective leaders than _.

According to your text, when do biased perceptions most often occur?

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:

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

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Exam 9: The Power of the Group

The concept of __________ may help explain why big crowds of people engage in violent acts that they would normally never commit on their own.

Which of the following is NOT a factor associated with the tendency for groupthink to occur?

Transactional leaders tend to see less fruitful results than transformational leaders.

The manager of a department store wants to reduce social loafing among his employees. Describe at least two ways in which he could decrease their tendency to loaf.

According to one study described in your textbook, an individual who spends a lot of time with a heavy drinker is _________to also drink to excess.

A boss wants to decrease social loafing in his company. Which of the following strategies would be most effective?

Latane, Williams, and Harkins (1979) found that when performing ???________, participants clapped and shouted much louder than when performing________.

What causes conflict? Describe three of the most prevalent factors that lead to conflict.

According to Janis, groupthink is inevitable.

Kristen spends as little time as possible on a group paper that is due at the end of the semester because she knows that her teacher will not be able to tell how much she has contributed. Kristen's behaviour is an example of:

What are the two causes of group polarization?

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

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

________ refers to the tendency for people to take greater risks than individuals would alone.

Social loafing has only been identified in adults.

Researchers have found that people tend to view _______ as more effective leaders than _______.

According to your text, when do biased perceptions most often occur?

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:

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

Latane, Williams, and Harkins (1979) found that when performing ???, participants clapped and shouted much louder than when performing.

Researchers have found that people tend to view _ as more effective leaders than _.