Question 1

The extent to which a group is connected refers to the_________ of a group.

Accepted Answer

A)   unanimity
B)   structure
C)   cohesion
D)   consistency C

Question 2

Group membership is always intentional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

In a study conducted by Zimbardo and colleagues, participants were directed to decide how much shock to administer to another 'subject' in the study. Participants either wore hoods that obscured their face or remained uncovered. Researchers found that:

Accepted Answer

A)   participants who were not wearing hoods would have administered four times as much shock as those wearing hoods.
B)   participants who wore hoods would have administered twice as much shock as those who were not wearing hoods.
C)   participants who were not wearing hoods would have administered twice as much shock as those who were wearing hoods.
D)   participants with and without hoods would have administered the same level of shock. B

Question 4

The three antecedent conditions associated with deindividuation are anonymity, arousal, and_________.

Accepted Answer

A)   increased feelings of responsibility
B)   reduced feelings of responsibility
C)   anti-social personality tendencies
D)   poor impulse control

Question 5

Briefly describe the four primary social decision schemes that are employed in various situations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly describe the four primary social decision...

Question 6

Are you likely to perform better or worse in the presence of other people? Using the theory of social facilitation, explain why at times performance increases and at other times performance decreases in the presence of others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Are you likely to perform better or...

Question 7

Which of the following represents an example of social facilitation?

Accepted Answer

A)   A talented musician performs better in front of an instructor than an audience.
B)   An individual's test score improves after studying with a group of friends the previous evening.
C)   An individual concentrates better on his exam after the teacher moves him to a more quiet room.
D)   An individual runs faster with a group of friends than by herself.

Question 8

If you wanted to be part of the best performing group at your company, you would likely want what type of leader to run your office?

Accepted Answer

A)   A transactional leader
B)   An authoritarian leader
C)   A transformational leader
D)   A totalitarian leader

Question 9

Women are more prone to social loafing than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Research suggests that if you are unable to achieve your goals and feel frustrated, you might do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Change your attitude to match your behaviour.
B)   Distract yourself with another activity to avoid feeling frustrated
C)   Blame another individual for failure to achieve your goals
D)   Blame yourself

Question 11

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a factor that may lead to increased arousal?

Accepted Answer

A)   The complexity of a task
B)   Distraction
C)   Evaluation apprehension
D)   Mere presence

Question 12

What is a proposed reason why sports teams have a tendency to lose critical games more often on their home turf?

Accepted Answer

A)   Self-awareness decreases which decreases performance
B)   Increased pressure to succeed results in increased self-consciousness which then decreases performance
C)   Decreased self-confidence in the team's abilities when they play on their home turf
D)   Self-monitoring decreases which decreases performance

Question 13

Which theory argues that conflict stems from competition for limited resources (e.g., money)?

Accepted Answer

A)   Realistic group conflict theory
B)   Realism theory
C)   Social conflict theory
D)   Social group conflict theory

Question 14

Compare and contrast how men and women leaders are viewed by society. Describe research evidence presented in your textbook to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compare and contrast how men and women...

Question 15

You are attending a school football game with thousands of other university students. The official makes a bad call and people begin to protest by throwing things onto the field. You begin to follow the crowd and throw things as well. Your behaviour illustrates an example of_______.

Accepted Answer

A)   deindividuation
B)   social loafing
C)   distraction conflict theory
D)   social facilitation

Question 16

You see a driver on the highway weaving in and out lanes of traffic and driving rather erratically. You make the assumption that this person is a crazy driver who has no regard for the safety of others. However, you are unaware that he is furiously trying to get his sick daughter the hospital. In this instance you have engaged in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hostile attribution bias
B)   False consensus effect
C)   External attribution bias
D)   Trait attribution bias

Question 17

Decreasing self-awareness increases the likelihood of deindividuation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to your textbook, one suggested way of reducing or avoiding the hostile attribution bias and the reactions that go along with it is to:

Accepted Answer

A)   remain aware of the tendency people have to engage in this attribution bias.
B)   avoid interacting with people.
C)   use heuristics.
D)   process information through the peripheral route.

Question 19

Name and describe the three factors that may lead to arousal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Name and describe the three factors that...

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a means of resolving conflict with bargaining?

Accepted Answer

A)   Making offers
B)   Making demands
C)   Making concessions
D)   Making counteroffers

Exam 9: The Power of the Group

The extent to which a group is connected refers to the_________ of a group.

Group membership is always intentional.

In a study conducted by Zimbardo and colleagues, participants were directed to decide how much shock to administer to another 'subject' in the study. Participants either wore hoods that obscured their face or remained uncovered. Researchers found that:

The three antecedent conditions associated with deindividuation are anonymity, arousal, and_________.

Briefly describe the four primary social decision schemes that are employed in various situations.

Are you likely to perform better or worse in the presence of other people? Using the theory of social facilitation, explain why at times performance increases and at other times performance decreases in the presence of others.

Which of the following represents an example of social facilitation?

If you wanted to be part of the best performing group at your company, you would likely want what type of leader to run your office?

Women are more prone to social loafing than men.

Research suggests that if you are unable to achieve your goals and feel frustrated, you might do which of the following?

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a factor that may lead to increased arousal?

What is a proposed reason why sports teams have a tendency to lose critical games more often on their home turf?

Which theory argues that conflict stems from competition for limited resources (e.g., money) ?

Compare and contrast how men and women leaders are viewed by society. Describe research evidence presented in your textbook to support your answer.

You are attending a school football game with thousands of other university students. The official makes a bad call and people begin to protest by throwing things onto the field. You begin to follow the crowd and throw things as well. Your behaviour illustrates an example of_______.

Decreasing self-awareness increases the likelihood of deindividuation.

According to your textbook, one suggested way of reducing or avoiding the hostile attribution bias and the reactions that go along with it is to:

Name and describe the three factors that may lead to arousal.

Which of the following is NOT a means of resolving conflict with bargaining?