Question 1

According to research on deindividuation and self-awareness,what should people who want to lose weight put on their refrigerator?

Accepted Answer

A) a lock 
B) pictures of models whose bodies they admire 
C) pictures of people who are overweight 
D) a mirror 
A) a lock 
B) pictures of models whose bodies they admire 
C) pictures of people who are overweight 
D) a mirror

Question 2

Under the definition that is in the text,which of the following is NOT a group?

Accepted Answer

A) a doctor with her patient 
B) three people who share the same taxi and decide who gets dropped off first 
C) four people working together on a class project 
D) five people riding the city bus 
A) a doctor with her patient 
B) three people who share the same taxi and decide who gets dropped off first 
C) four people working together on a class project 
D) five people riding the city bus

Question 3

The concern for how others are evaluating us is called

Accepted Answer

A) distraction. 
B) arousal. 
C) mere presence. 
D) evaluation apprehension. 
A) distraction. 
B) arousal. 
C) mere presence. 
D) evaluation apprehension.

Question 4

Summarize Newell and Lagnado's (2003)view of how groupthink symptoms contributed to the Iraq war.

Accepted Answer

Newell and Lagnado (2003) argue that gro

Question 5

All of the below are needed for "groupthink" to occur EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) group cohesiveness. 
B) isolation of the group from dissenting views. 
C) members being well-informed regarding the issues. 
D) a directive leader who signals what they favor. 
A) group cohesiveness. 
B) isolation of the group from dissenting views. 
C) members being well-informed regarding the issues. 
D) a directive leader who signals what they favor.

Question 6

Ingham (1974)found that when blindfolded participants thought they were pulling a tug of war with other participants,they _______ than when they thought they were pulling alone.

Accepted Answer

A) pulled more 
B) pulled less 
C) pulled the same amount 
D) varied more in their pulling amount 
A) pulled more 
B) pulled less 
C) pulled the same amount 
D) varied more in their pulling amount

Question 7

The increased number of office buildings with large open spaces rather than private offices is an example of how social facilitation research has

Accepted Answer

A) helped confirm the theory. 
B) guided new exploration of research topics. 
C) suggested practical applications. 
D) been misused by industries. 
A) helped confirm the theory. 
B) guided new exploration of research topics. 
C) suggested practical applications. 
D) been misused by industries.

Question 8

_____ and _____ convey self-confidence.

Accepted Answer

A) Consistency;mindguards 
B) Persistence,consistency 
C) Minority slowness;consistency 
D) Genuiness;persistence 
A) Consistency;mindguards 
B) Persistence,consistency 
C) Minority slowness;consistency 
D) Genuiness;persistence

Question 9

At your factory job,output was measured at the end of every day by how much the team of workers you belonged to produced.Because of this evaluation procedure,your behavior was characterized by _______;now that a new manager has taken over and each individual worker's output is measured by a computer,your behavior is now characterized by _______.

Accepted Answer

A) deindividuation;groupthink 
B) groupthink;deindividuation 
C) social loafing;social facilitation 
D) social facilitation;social loafing 
A) deindividuation;groupthink 
B) groupthink;deindividuation 
C) social loafing;social facilitation 
D) social facilitation;social loafing

Question 10

Social comparison is more likely to sway responses on

Accepted Answer

A) issues that have a factual element. 
B) moderate,rather than severe,issues. 
C) value-laden judgments. 
D) complex,rather than simple issues. 
A) issues that have a factual element. 
B) moderate,rather than severe,issues. 
C) value-laden judgments. 
D) complex,rather than simple issues.

Question 11

According to the text,groupthink symptoms can be viewed as a form of dissonance reduction as group members

Accepted Answer

A) try to maintain their positive group feelings. 
B) try to persuade other group members of their opinions. 
C) underestimate their group's might. 
D) discuss their group's vulnerability. 
A) try to maintain their positive group feelings. 
B) try to persuade other group members of their opinions. 
C) underestimate their group's might. 
D) discuss their group's vulnerability.

Question 12

When people learn about others' positions,without making a prior commitment and without discussing their own position,they will

Accepted Answer

A) often take a reverse position. 
B) not adjust their own position. 
C) adjust their responses to be more in line with the others' position. 
D) pretend they "knew it all along." 
A) often take a reverse position. 
B) not adjust their own position. 
C) adjust their responses to be more in line with the others' position. 
D) pretend they "knew it all along."

Question 13

According to your text,people in _______ cultures exhibit less social loafing than people in _______ cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) independent;dependent 
B) dependent;independent 
C) collectivistic;individualistic 
D) individualistic;collectivistic 
A) independent;dependent 
B) dependent;independent 
C) collectivistic;individualistic 
D) individualistic;collectivistic

Question 14

The fact that active participation in discussion produces more polarization is best explained by

Accepted Answer

A) informational influence processes. 
B) normative influence processes. 
C) the cognitive miser theory. 
D) a decrease in pluralistic ignorance. 
A) informational influence processes. 
B) normative influence processes. 
C) the cognitive miser theory. 
D) a decrease in pluralistic ignorance.

Question 15

Describe how normative and informational influence processes can help us understand group polarization.

Accepted Answer

Normative and informational influence pr

Question 16

Research on leadership indicates that

Accepted Answer

A) all great leaders share certain traits. 
B) effective supervisors tend to score high on both task and social leadership. 
C) the most effective leaders typically deviate significantly from a group's standards or norms. 
D) great leaders share little in common. 
A) all great leaders share certain traits. 
B) effective supervisors tend to score high on both task and social leadership. 
C) the most effective leaders typically deviate significantly from a group's standards or norms. 
D) great leaders share little in common.

Question 17

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Directive leadership is associated with better decisions. 
B) Groups prefer supporting over challenging information. 
C) Groups with diverse perspective underperform groups of like-minded experts. 
D) In discussion,group members tend to benefit from all that their group members know 
A) Directive leadership is associated with better decisions. 
B) Groups prefer supporting over challenging information. 
C) Groups with diverse perspective underperform groups of like-minded experts. 
D) In discussion,group members tend to benefit from all that their group members know

Question 18

Dave is a clinical psychologist with a specialization in clinical depression and suicidal ideation.One day he is walking home from work when he notices a group of 20 people standing and staring up at the sky.Curious,he joins the group and sees a person on the roof of a 30-story building-seemingly preparing to jump.Suddenly,someone in the crowd starts chanting "jump." Soon the other 20 people start chanting as well-Dave included.Dave's behavior is likely the result of

Accepted Answer

A) social facilitation. 
B) groupthink. 
C) group polarization. 
D) deindividuation. 
A) social facilitation. 
B) groupthink. 
C) group polarization. 
D) deindividuation.

Question 19

Teresa has joined the campus Amnesty International Group,and after attending a few of the meetings now feels even more passionate about human rights.Social psychologists would explain the change in Teresa's opinions using

Accepted Answer

A) social facilitation. 
B) groupthink. 
C) minority influence. 
D) group polarization. 
A) social facilitation. 
B) groupthink. 
C) minority influence. 
D) group polarization.

Question 20

A looting mob is a good example of

Accepted Answer

A) social loafing. 
B) groupthink. 
C) deindividuation. 
D) a risky shift. 
A) social loafing. 
B) groupthink. 
C) deindividuation. 
D) a risky shift.

According to research on deindividuation and self-awareness,what should people who want to lose weight put on their refrigerator?

Under the definition that is in the text,which of the following is NOT a group?

The concern for how others are evaluating us is called

Summarize Newell and Lagnado's (2003)view of how groupthink symptoms contributed to the Iraq war.

All of the below are needed for "groupthink" to occur EXCEPT

Ingham (1974)found that when blindfolded participants thought they were pulling a tug of war with other participants,they _______ than when they thought they were pulling alone.

The increased number of office buildings with large open spaces rather than private offices is an example of how social facilitation research has

_ and _ convey self-confidence.

Social comparison is more likely to sway responses on

According to the text,groupthink symptoms can be viewed as a form of dissonance reduction as group members

When people learn about others' positions,without making a prior commitment and without discussing their own position,they will

According to your text,people in _ cultures exhibit less social loafing than people in _ cultures.

The fact that active participation in discussion produces more polarization is best explained by

Describe how normative and informational influence processes can help us understand group polarization.

Research on leadership indicates that

Which of the following is true?

Teresa has joined the campus Amnesty International Group,and after attending a few of the meetings now feels even more passionate about human rights.Social psychologists would explain the change in Teresa's opinions using

A looting mob is a good example of

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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Exam 8: Group Influence

According to research on deindividuation and self-awareness,what should people who want to lose weight put on their refrigerator?

Under the definition that is in the text,which of the following is NOT a group?

The concern for how others are evaluating us is called

Summarize Newell and Lagnado's (2003)view of how groupthink symptoms contributed to the Iraq war.

All of the below are needed for "groupthink" to occur EXCEPT

Ingham (1974)found that when blindfolded participants thought they were pulling a tug of war with other participants,they _______ than when they thought they were pulling alone.

The increased number of office buildings with large open spaces rather than private offices is an example of how social facilitation research has

_____ and _____ convey self-confidence.

Social comparison is more likely to sway responses on

According to the text,groupthink symptoms can be viewed as a form of dissonance reduction as group members

When people learn about others' positions,without making a prior commitment and without discussing their own position,they will

According to your text,people in _______ cultures exhibit less social loafing than people in _______ cultures.

The fact that active participation in discussion produces more polarization is best explained by

Describe how normative and informational influence processes can help us understand group polarization.

Research on leadership indicates that

Which of the following is true?

Teresa has joined the campus Amnesty International Group,and after attending a few of the meetings now feels even more passionate about human rights.Social psychologists would explain the change in Teresa's opinions using

A looting mob is a good example of

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

Filters

_ and _ convey self-confidence.

According to your text,people in _ cultures exhibit less social loafing than people in _ cultures.