Question 1

Compare the "fight-or-flight" theory to the "tend-and-befriend" theory.

Accepted Answer

The "fight-or-flight" theory and the "te

Question 2

According to social exchange theory,if the value of a group is below a person's comparison level he or she will leave the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Across all cultures,extraverts have higher levels of positive affect than introverts do. 
B) Introverts that act introverted are happier than when acting extraverted. 
C) Extraverts tend to be happier than introverts when involved with groups. 
D) Extraverts tend to be more sensitive to rewarding experiences. 
A) Across all cultures,extraverts have higher levels of positive affect than introverts do. 
B) Introverts that act introverted are happier than when acting extraverted. 
C) Extraverts tend to be happier than introverts when involved with groups. 
D) Extraverts tend to be more sensitive to rewarding experiences.

Question 4

Researchers extended Schachter's initial findings by arranging for individuals to meet in a room for a study titled "Sexual Attitudes" (Morris et al,1976).Participants in this study were more likely to show signs of withdrawal when they were in the ___ condition.

Accepted Answer

A) embarrassed 
B) ambiguity 
C) fear 
D) initiation 
E) group 
A) embarrassed 
B) ambiguity 
C) fear 
D) initiation 
E) group

Question 5

Schachter's experiments on affiliation suggest misery

Accepted Answer

A) loves happy company. 
B) loves miserable company. 
C) hates company. 
D) hates miserable company. 
A) loves happy company. 
B) loves miserable company. 
C) hates company. 
D) hates miserable company.

Question 6

How did Newcomb (1960)study the group formation process,and what general conclusions did his study yield?

Accepted Answer

Newcomb (1960) studied the group formati

Question 7

What individual qualities influence one's general tendency to affiliate?

Accepted Answer

Individual qualities that influence one'

Question 8

Rupert is opposed to his government's involvement in a foreign war.He is more likely to join an organize movement protesting the war if he is:

Accepted Answer

A) angered by his government's actions. 
B) uncertain that he is doing the right thing. 
C) inexperienced in working with others in groups. 
D) socially anxious. 
E) somewhat,but not extremely,shy. 
A) angered by his government's actions. 
B) uncertain that he is doing the right thing. 
C) inexperienced in working with others in groups. 
D) socially anxious. 
E) somewhat,but not extremely,shy.

Question 9

Comparing ourselves to others who are performing better than we are ___,but comparing ourselves to others who are performing worse than we are ___.

Accepted Answer

A) gives us hope;raises our self-esteem 
B) raises our self-esteem;gives us hope 
C) is downward social comparison;is upward social comparison 
D) is healthy;is unhealthy 
A) gives us hope;raises our self-esteem 
B) raises our self-esteem;gives us hope 
C) is downward social comparison;is upward social comparison 
D) is healthy;is unhealthy

Question 10

In general,upward social comparisons lower self-esteem and downward social comparisons increase self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What did Schachter mean when he said that "misery loves miserable company"?

Accepted Answer

A) To engage in downward social comparison,unhappy people seek out other unhappy people. 
B) Distressful events create arousal,and under the correct situational conditions this arousal is experienced as love. 
C) When facing a threatening situation,people seek the company of others who are facing the same type of situation. 
D) During affiliation,individuals who are unhappy tend to make others unhappy. 
E) Depressed individuals prefer the company of other depressed individuals. 
A) To engage in downward social comparison,unhappy people seek out other unhappy people. 
B) Distressful events create arousal,and under the correct situational conditions this arousal is experienced as love. 
C) When facing a threatening situation,people seek the company of others who are facing the same type of situation. 
D) During affiliation,individuals who are unhappy tend to make others unhappy. 
E) Depressed individuals prefer the company of other depressed individuals.

Question 12

I strongly agree with such FIRO items as "I try to be with other people," "I join social groups," and "I try to avoid being alone." I am high in need for

Accepted Answer

A) control. 
B) inclusion. 
C) affection. 
D) privacy. 
E) esteem. 
A) control. 
B) inclusion. 
C) affection. 
D) privacy. 
E) esteem.

Question 13

___ refers to general feelings of apprehension and embarrassment experienced when anticipating or interacting with other people.

Accepted Answer

A) Need for affiliation 
B) Social anxiety 
C) Introversion 
D) Antisocial withdrawal 
E) Social phobia 
A) Need for affiliation 
B) Social anxiety 
C) Introversion 
D) Antisocial withdrawal 
E) Social phobia

Question 14

Mike notes that Melinda is in a better financial situation than he is right now.This leaves him feeling depressed but also motivates him to start working harder.Mike is engaging in ___ social comparison.

Accepted Answer

A) downward 
B) enabling 
C) upward 
D) motivational 
E) socioemotional 
A) downward 
B) enabling 
C) upward 
D) motivational 
E) socioemotional

Question 15

When researchers studied college students who did and did not join groups in college they discovered that positive experiences in groups in high school was a key predictor of joining groups in college.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to self-evaluation maintenance (SEM)theory,what types of friends and coworkers do people prefer? Have you found this to be true in your life?

Accepted Answer

According to self-evaluation maintenance

Question 17

Describe two situations in which you were embarrassed and afraid.If given a chance in these situations,would you have wanted to join a group?

Accepted Answer

One situation in which I was embarrassed

Question 18

The similarity principle is the tendency for people to prefer the company of those who are like themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

I feel tense and uncomfortable around people,and I worry people are always judging me.I get "butterflies" when I must meet new people,and worry that I will say something dumb or insulting.I am

Accepted Answer

A) low in self-esteem. 
B) a high self-monitor. 
C) socially anxious (shy). 
D) low in need for affiliation. 
E) high in need for power. 
A) low in self-esteem. 
B) a high self-monitor. 
C) socially anxious (shy). 
D) low in need for affiliation. 
E) high in need for power.

Question 20

Social comparison theory argues people join groups because of

Accepted Answer

A) their need for information concerning social reality. 
B) their dependence on others for the satisfaction of their esteem needs. 
C) evolutionary pressures. 
D) the attractiveness of group members. 
A) their need for information concerning social reality. 
B) their dependence on others for the satisfaction of their esteem needs. 
C) evolutionary pressures. 
D) the attractiveness of group members.

Compare the "fight-or-flight" theory to the "tend-and-befriend" theory.

According to social exchange theory,if the value of a group is below a person's comparison level he or she will leave the group.

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Researchers extended Schachter's initial findings by arranging for individuals to meet in a room for a study titled "Sexual Attitudes" (Morris et al,1976).Participants in this study were more likely to show signs of withdrawal when they were in the ___ condition.

Schachter's experiments on affiliation suggest misery

How did Newcomb (1960)study the group formation process,and what general conclusions did his study yield?

What individual qualities influence one's general tendency to affiliate?

Rupert is opposed to his government's involvement in a foreign war.He is more likely to join an organize movement protesting the war if he is:

Comparing ourselves to others who are performing better than we are _,but comparing ourselves to others who are performing worse than we are _.

In general,upward social comparisons lower self-esteem and downward social comparisons increase self-esteem.

What did Schachter mean when he said that "misery loves miserable company"?

I strongly agree with such FIRO items as "I try to be with other people," "I join social groups," and "I try to avoid being alone." I am high in need for

___ refers to general feelings of apprehension and embarrassment experienced when anticipating or interacting with other people.

Mike notes that Melinda is in a better financial situation than he is right now.This leaves him feeling depressed but also motivates him to start working harder.Mike is engaging in ___ social comparison.

When researchers studied college students who did and did not join groups in college they discovered that positive experiences in groups in high school was a key predictor of joining groups in college.

According to self-evaluation maintenance (SEM)theory,what types of friends and coworkers do people prefer? Have you found this to be true in your life?

Describe two situations in which you were embarrassed and afraid.If given a chance in these situations,would you have wanted to join a group?

The similarity principle is the tendency for people to prefer the company of those who are like themselves.

I feel tense and uncomfortable around people,and I worry people are always judging me.I get "butterflies" when I must meet new people,and worry that I will say something dumb or insulting.I am

Social comparison theory argues people join groups because of

An Introduction to Group Dynamics

Studying Groups

Inclusion and Identity

Cohesion and Development

Structure

Influence

Power

Leadership

Performance

Teams

Decision Making

Conflict

Intergroup Relations

Groups in Context

Growth and Change

Crowds and Collectives

Filters

Exam 4: Formation

Compare the "fight-or-flight" theory to the "tend-and-befriend" theory.

According to social exchange theory,if the value of a group is below a person's comparison level he or she will leave the group.

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Researchers extended Schachter's initial findings by arranging for individuals to meet in a room for a study titled "Sexual Attitudes" (Morris et al,1976).Participants in this study were more likely to show signs of withdrawal when they were in the ___ condition.

Schachter's experiments on affiliation suggest misery

How did Newcomb (1960)study the group formation process,and what general conclusions did his study yield?

What individual qualities influence one's general tendency to affiliate?

Rupert is opposed to his government's involvement in a foreign war.He is more likely to join an organize movement protesting the war if he is:

Comparing ourselves to others who are performing better than we are ___,but comparing ourselves to others who are performing worse than we are ___.

In general,upward social comparisons lower self-esteem and downward social comparisons increase self-esteem.

What did Schachter mean when he said that "misery loves miserable company"?

I strongly agree with such FIRO items as "I try to be with other people," "I join social groups," and "I try to avoid being alone." I am high in need for

___ refers to general feelings of apprehension and embarrassment experienced when anticipating or interacting with other people.

Mike notes that Melinda is in a better financial situation than he is right now.This leaves him feeling depressed but also motivates him to start working harder.Mike is engaging in ___ social comparison.

When researchers studied college students who did and did not join groups in college they discovered that positive experiences in groups in high school was a key predictor of joining groups in college.

According to self-evaluation maintenance (SEM)theory,what types of friends and coworkers do people prefer? Have you found this to be true in your life?

Describe two situations in which you were embarrassed and afraid.If given a chance in these situations,would you have wanted to join a group?

The similarity principle is the tendency for people to prefer the company of those who are like themselves.

I feel tense and uncomfortable around people,and I worry people are always judging me.I get "butterflies" when I must meet new people,and worry that I will say something dumb or insulting.I am

Social comparison theory argues people join groups because of

An Introduction to Group Dynamics

Studying Groups

Inclusion and Identity

Cohesion and Development

Structure

Influence

Power

Leadership

Performance

Teams

Decision Making

Conflict

Intergroup Relations

Groups in Context

Growth and Change

Crowds and Collectives

Filters

Comparing ourselves to others who are performing better than we are _,but comparing ourselves to others who are performing worse than we are _.