Question 1

Talia wants to be unique, but not be "weird." She is trying to achieve optimal distinctiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Tyrone makes it a point to check in with all the group members and make sure they know he appreciates them. He also carefully monitors interactions and helps smooth over disagreements. What best describes his leadership style

Accepted Answer

A)  task 
B)  social 
C)  transactional 
D)  transformational 
A)  task 
B)  social 
C)  transactional 
D)  transformational

Question 3

Explain the process through which Stockholm syndrome can occur. Provide at least one example.

Accepted Answer

Stockholm syndrome is a psychological ph

Question 4

Koocher's study on performance was conducted in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  men's restroom 
B)  women's restroom 
C)  kitchen 
D)  study lounge 
A)  men's restroom 
B)  women's restroom 
C)  kitchen 
D)  study lounge

Question 5

Solange arrives to the meeting with a list of delegated assignments and a deadline for each of them. What best describes her leadership style

Accepted Answer

A)  task 
B)  social 
C)  transactional 
D)  transformational 
A)  task 
B)  social 
C)  transactional 
D)  transformational

Question 6

People from which area are least likely to be social loafers

Accepted Answer

A)  Japan 
B)  USA 
C)  Germany 
D)  France 
A)  Japan 
B)  USA 
C)  Germany 
D)  France

Question 7

A personality trait that includes a willingness to be flexible, to cooperate, and to try to please other people is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  conscientiousness 
B)  openness 
C)  extraversion 
D)  agreeableness 
A)  conscientiousness 
B)  openness 
C)  extraversion 
D)  agreeableness

Question 8

What was Osborn's term for the group approach to problem solving that emphasizes nonevaluative creative thinking

Accepted Answer

A)  groupthink 
B)  brainstorming 
C)  wisdom of crowds 
A)  groupthink 
B)  brainstorming 
C)  wisdom of crowds

Question 9

Serving on a jury is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  group decision making 
B)  pluralistic ignorance 
C)  groupthink 
D)  wisdom of crowds 
A)  group decision making 
B)  pluralistic ignorance 
C)  groupthink 
D)  wisdom of crowds

Question 10

Dave's leadership style is very different in the board room than at home with his children. What explains this change?

Accepted Answer

The change in Dave's leadership style be

Question 11

Who is the best example of a task leader

Accepted Answer

A)  Anna, who comes in with a list of prioritized activities 
B)  Brad, who checks in with the emotional state of the team 
C)  Catherine, who promises bonuses if the job is finished on time 
D)  David, who encourages everyone to work hard as a team 
A)  Anna, who comes in with a list of prioritized activities 
B)  Brad, who checks in with the emotional state of the team 
C)  Catherine, who promises bonuses if the job is finished on time 
D)  David, who encourages everyone to work hard as a team

Question 12

Rose has noticed that the harder she works, the less effort other team members seem to put forth. What is Rose noticing

Accepted Answer

A)  coordination loss 
B)  evaluation apprehension hypothesis 
C)  social loafing 
D)  process loss 
A)  coordination loss 
B)  evaluation apprehension hypothesis 
C)  social loafing 
D)  process loss

Question 13

Which feeling of belonging did Schachter demonstrate in his 1959 study

Accepted Answer

A)  sense of identity 
B)  meaningful information 
C)  safety 
D)  social support 
A)  sense of identity 
B)  meaningful information 
C)  safety 
D)  social support

Question 14

Marnie has been married for 20 years. Her husband has become an abusive alcoholic and no longer works to support the family. Marnie has considered leaving him, but stops every time she remembers all the time and effort she's put into the relationship. Why won't she leave him

Accepted Answer

A)  hazing 
B)  Stockholm syndrome 
C)  escalation trap 
D)  initiation effect 
A)  hazing 
B)  Stockholm syndrome 
C)  escalation trap 
D)  initiation effect

Question 15

John continues pouring money into his small business, even though he has never made a profit and is on the edge of bankruptcy. John has fallen into the escalation trap.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The individual focus group members came in mildly opposed to a new law. By the time discussion was over, they were all extremely opposed. What best explains this

Accepted Answer

A)  polarization 
B)  groupthink 
C)  pluralistic ignorance 
D)  wisdom of crowds 
A)  polarization 
B)  groupthink 
C)  pluralistic ignorance 
D)  wisdom of crowds

Question 17

______ occurs when lack of cooperation and communication weakens the group's effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A)  Coordination loss 
B)  Diffusion of responsibility 
C)  Social loafing 
D)  Process loss 
A)  Coordination loss 
B)  Diffusion of responsibility 
C)  Social loafing 
D)  Process loss

Question 18

Which of the following is the most likely reason a person would join a Neighborhood Watch group

Accepted Answer

A)  social support 
B)  sense of identity 
C)  safety 
D)  meaningful information 
A)  social support 
B)  sense of identity 
C)  safety 
D)  meaningful information

Question 19

How does Keating explain the maltreatment effect

Accepted Answer

A)  People are uncertain of appropriate social norms. 
B)  Emotionally vulnerable people are more likely to seek out groups. 
C)  People are fearful of punishment. 
D)  People become attached to and dependent on other group members. 
A)  People are uncertain of appropriate social norms. 
B)  Emotionally vulnerable people are more likely to seek out groups. 
C)  People are fearful of punishment. 
D)  People become attached to and dependent on other group members.

Question 20

Elliott joined a veterans group so he could learn more about VA benefits. Elliott joined the group for social support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Group Processes

Talia wants to be unique, but not be "weird." She is trying to achieve optimal distinctiveness.

Tyrone makes it a point to check in with all the group members and make sure they know he appreciates them. He also carefully monitors interactions and helps smooth over disagreements. What best describes his leadership style

Explain the process through which Stockholm syndrome can occur. Provide at least one example.

Koocher's study on performance was conducted in ______.

Solange arrives to the meeting with a list of delegated assignments and a deadline for each of them. What best describes her leadership style

People from which area are least likely to be social loafers

A personality trait that includes a willingness to be flexible, to cooperate, and to try to please other people is ______.

What was Osborn's term for the group approach to problem solving that emphasizes nonevaluative creative thinking

Serving on a jury is an example of ______.

Dave's leadership style is very different in the board room than at home with his children. What explains this change?

Who is the best example of a task leader

Rose has noticed that the harder she works, the less effort other team members seem to put forth. What is Rose noticing

Which feeling of belonging did Schachter demonstrate in his 1959 study

Marnie has been married for 20 years. Her husband has become an abusive alcoholic and no longer works to support the family. Marnie has considered leaving him, but stops every time she remembers all the time and effort she's put into the relationship. Why won't she leave him

John continues pouring money into his small business, even though he has never made a profit and is on the edge of bankruptcy. John has fallen into the escalation trap.

The individual focus group members came in mildly opposed to a new law. By the time discussion was over, they were all extremely opposed. What best explains this

______ occurs when lack of cooperation and communication weakens the group's effectiveness.

Which of the following is the most likely reason a person would join a Neighborhood Watch group

How does Keating explain the maltreatment effect

Elliott joined a veterans group so he could learn more about VA benefits. Elliott joined the group for social support.

An Introduction to Social Psychology

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Social Psychology of Stress and Health

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