Question 1

Research indicates that minorities are most influential when they

Accepted Answer

A) make use of two-sided rather than one-sided appeals. 
B) unswervingly stick to their position. 
C) argue positions that are greatly discrepant from the majority position. 
D) show respect for the majority position. 
A) make use of two-sided rather than one-sided appeals. 
B) unswervingly stick to their position. 
C) argue positions that are greatly discrepant from the majority position. 
D) show respect for the majority position.

Question 2

Because of the relationship between crowding and arousal,you are likely to _______ on a difficult exam in a densely packed classroom.

Accepted Answer

A) do well 
B) do poorly 
C) do average 
D) skip questions 
A) do well 
B) do poorly 
C) do average 
D) skip questions

Question 3

According to Johnson (2006),different groups help us meet different needs EXCEPT to

Accepted Answer

A) affiliate. 
B) achieve. 
C) gain social identity. 
D) set group norms. 
A) affiliate. 
B) achieve. 
C) gain social identity. 
D) set group norms.

Question 4

Which statement represents a symptom of groupthink?

Accepted Answer

A) Group members feel that they are on the brink of making a bad decision. 
B) Members question the morality of their proposed solution. 
C) Everyone in the group seems to agree with everyone else. 
D) Deviants surface in the group and disrupt discussion. 
A) Group members feel that they are on the brink of making a bad decision. 
B) Members question the morality of their proposed solution. 
C) Everyone in the group seems to agree with everyone else. 
D) Deviants surface in the group and disrupt discussion.

Question 5

You are hesitant to ask questions in class because you assume everyone else understands and you would therefore seem foolish.Your thinking best exemplifies

Accepted Answer

A) groupthink. 
B) pluralistic ignorance. 
C) social loafing. 
D) self-handicapping. 
A) groupthink. 
B) pluralistic ignorance. 
C) social loafing. 
D) self-handicapping.

Question 6

All of these issues contribute to deindividuation EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) group size. 
B) physical anonymity. 
C) arousing activities. 
D) individual values. 
A) group size. 
B) physical anonymity. 
C) arousing activities. 
D) individual values.

Question 7

Research on group polarization began with the erroneous conclusion that group discussion leads to

Accepted Answer

A) more caution than individuals would take. 
B) more risk than the average individual would take. 
C) enhanced group members' initial leaning. 
D) group moderation. 
A) more caution than individuals would take. 
B) more risk than the average individual would take. 
C) enhanced group members' initial leaning. 
D) group moderation.

Question 8

On Halloween night,Diener and her colleagues (1976)conducted a study of trick-or-treat theft at homes scattered throughout the Seattle area.Given a chance to steal candy,the children who were _______ were most likely to commit transgressions.

Accepted Answer

A) anonymous and alone 
B) anonymous and in a group 
C) frustrated and alone 
D) frustrated and in a group 
A) anonymous and alone 
B) anonymous and in a group 
C) frustrated and alone 
D) frustrated and in a group

Question 9

Wright (2003)suggested that the Internet is an effective means to rally like-minded people and mobilize lethal consequences,such as recruiting individuals for terror organizations.Which concept in social psychology best explains this trend?

Accepted Answer

A) group polarization 
B) pluralistic ignorance 
C) social loafing 
D) social facilitation 
A) group polarization 
B) pluralistic ignorance 
C) social loafing 
D) social facilitation

Question 10

Which one of the following is NOT an explanation for group polarization?

Accepted Answer

A) informational influence 
B) normative influence 
C) social facilitation 
D) desire to be accepted 
A) informational influence 
B) normative influence 
C) social facilitation 
D) desire to be accepted

Question 11

In a study by Latané and his colleagues (1979),participants were asked to shout and clap as loud as possible.Participants produced the most noise when they

Accepted Answer

A) thought they were shouting alone. 
B) thought there was one other person shouting with them. 
C) thought there were five other people shouting with them. 
D) were not feeling any evaluation apprehension. 
A) thought they were shouting alone. 
B) thought there was one other person shouting with them. 
C) thought there were five other people shouting with them. 
D) were not feeling any evaluation apprehension.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a determinant of minority influence?

Accepted Answer

A) consistency 
B) self-confidence 
C) illusions of morality 
D) detection from the majority 
A) consistency 
B) self-confidence 
C) illusions of morality 
D) detection from the majority

Question 13

Maggie favors the death penalty.In discussing this issue with some like-minded classmates,she hears arguments for this position that she has never considered before.After the discussion,her opinion is more extreme.This outcome is best explained by

Accepted Answer

A) informational influence processes. 
B) normative influence processes. 
C) the reactance theory. 
D) the social comparison theory. 
A) informational influence processes. 
B) normative influence processes. 
C) the reactance theory. 
D) the social comparison theory.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a prescriptive strategy to prevent groupthink from developing?

Accepted Answer

A) One or more members should be assigned the position of devil's advocate. 
B) Group members should be kept together as one unit and not divided into separate discussion subgroups. 
C) Outsiders should attend the meetings and challenge the group's views. 
D) After reaching a preliminary decision,the group should call a second-chance meeting and ask each member to express remaining doubts. 
A) One or more members should be assigned the position of devil's advocate. 
B) Group members should be kept together as one unit and not divided into separate discussion subgroups. 
C) Outsiders should attend the meetings and challenge the group's views. 
D) After reaching a preliminary decision,the group should call a second-chance meeting and ask each member to express remaining doubts.

Question 15

Initial research on risk taking found that group discussion leads to

Accepted Answer

A) more caution than individuals would take. 
B) more risk than the average individual would take. 
C) enhanced group members' initial leaning. 
D) group moderation. 
A) more caution than individuals would take. 
B) more risk than the average individual would take. 
C) enhanced group members' initial leaning. 
D) group moderation.

Question 16

People who are made self-aware by acting in front of a mirror or TV camera have been found to

Accepted Answer

A) exhibit increased self-confidence. 
B) behave more consistently with their attitudes. 
C) be less thoughtful in analyzing complex social issues. 
D) be more vulnerable to persuasive appeals that run counter to social norms. 
A) exhibit increased self-confidence. 
B) behave more consistently with their attitudes. 
C) be less thoughtful in analyzing complex social issues. 
D) be more vulnerable to persuasive appeals that run counter to social norms.

Question 17

Which class are you MOST likely to enjoy?

Accepted Answer

A) a class of 40 people in a room that holds 45 people 
B) a class of 30 people in a room that holds 100 people 
C) a class of 100 people in a room that holds 250 people 
D) a class of 10 people in a room that holds 50 people 
A) a class of 40 people in a room that holds 45 people 
B) a class of 30 people in a room that holds 100 people 
C) a class of 100 people in a room that holds 250 people 
D) a class of 10 people in a room that holds 50 people

Question 18

Social loafing can be minimized if

Accepted Answer

A) rewards for work are divided equally. 
B) the task requires dominant responses. 
C) individuals are identifiable. 
D) people work with co-workers rather than friends. 
A) rewards for work are divided equally. 
B) the task requires dominant responses. 
C) individuals are identifiable. 
D) people work with co-workers rather than friends.

Question 19

One effect of deindividuation is

Accepted Answer

A) diminished self-restraint. 
B) increased self-awareness. 
C) social facilitation. 
D) a risky shift. 
A) diminished self-restraint. 
B) increased self-awareness. 
C) social facilitation. 
D) a risky shift.

Question 20

According to social psychologists,a group exists when two or more people interact with and influence each other,and

Accepted Answer

A) are also in the same place. 
B) also work together. 
C) also perceive themselves as "us." 
D) also facilitate each other. 
A) are also in the same place. 
B) also work together. 
C) also perceive themselves as "us." 
D) also facilitate each other.

Research indicates that minorities are most influential when they

Because of the relationship between crowding and arousal,you are likely to _______ on a difficult exam in a densely packed classroom.

According to Johnson (2006),different groups help us meet different needs EXCEPT to

Which statement represents a symptom of groupthink?

You are hesitant to ask questions in class because you assume everyone else understands and you would therefore seem foolish.Your thinking best exemplifies

All of these issues contribute to deindividuation EXCEPT

Research on group polarization began with the erroneous conclusion that group discussion leads to

On Halloween night,Diener and her colleagues (1976)conducted a study of trick-or-treat theft at homes scattered throughout the Seattle area.Given a chance to steal candy,the children who were _______ were most likely to commit transgressions.

Wright (2003)suggested that the Internet is an effective means to rally like-minded people and mobilize lethal consequences,such as recruiting individuals for terror organizations.Which concept in social psychology best explains this trend?

Which one of the following is NOT an explanation for group polarization?

In a study by Latané and his colleagues (1979),participants were asked to shout and clap as loud as possible.Participants produced the most noise when they

Which of the following is NOT a determinant of minority influence?

Maggie favors the death penalty.In discussing this issue with some like-minded classmates,she hears arguments for this position that she has never considered before.After the discussion,her opinion is more extreme.This outcome is best explained by

Which of the following is NOT a prescriptive strategy to prevent groupthink from developing?

Initial research on risk taking found that group discussion leads to

People who are made self-aware by acting in front of a mirror or TV camera have been found to

Which class are you MOST likely to enjoy?

Social loafing can be minimized if

One effect of deindividuation is

According to social psychologists,a group exists when two or more people interact with and influence each other,and

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Exam 8: Group Influence

Research indicates that minorities are most influential when they

Because of the relationship between crowding and arousal,you are likely to _______ on a difficult exam in a densely packed classroom.

According to Johnson (2006),different groups help us meet different needs EXCEPT to

Which statement represents a symptom of groupthink?

You are hesitant to ask questions in class because you assume everyone else understands and you would therefore seem foolish.Your thinking best exemplifies

All of these issues contribute to deindividuation EXCEPT

Research on group polarization began with the erroneous conclusion that group discussion leads to

On Halloween night,Diener and her colleagues (1976)conducted a study of trick-or-treat theft at homes scattered throughout the Seattle area.Given a chance to steal candy,the children who were _______ were most likely to commit transgressions.

Wright (2003)suggested that the Internet is an effective means to rally like-minded people and mobilize lethal consequences,such as recruiting individuals for terror organizations.Which concept in social psychology best explains this trend?

Which one of the following is NOT an explanation for group polarization?

In a study by Latané and his colleagues (1979),participants were asked to shout and clap as loud as possible.Participants produced the most noise when they

Which of the following is NOT a determinant of minority influence?

Maggie favors the death penalty.In discussing this issue with some like-minded classmates,she hears arguments for this position that she has never considered before.After the discussion,her opinion is more extreme.This outcome is best explained by

Which of the following is NOT a prescriptive strategy to prevent groupthink from developing?

Initial research on risk taking found that group discussion leads to

People who are made self-aware by acting in front of a mirror or TV camera have been found to

Which class are you MOST likely to enjoy?

Social loafing can be minimized if

One effect of deindividuation is

According to social psychologists,a group exists when two or more people interact with and influence each other,and

Introducing Social Psychology

The Self in a Social World

Social Beliefs and Judgments

Behavior and Attitudes

Genes,culture,and Gender

Conformity and Obedience

Persuasion

Prejudice: Disliking Others

Aggression: Hurting Others

Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others

Helping

Conflict and Peacemaking

Social Psychology in the Clinic

Social Psychology in Court

Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future

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