Question 1

Research has shown the binge eating is associated with popularity in one's sorority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In a nutshell, the research on diversity in groups indicates that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  diversity is almost always a minus rather than a plus 
B)  diversity is almost always a plus rather than a minus 
C)  diversity presents numerous challenges, but can sometimes be a plus 
D)  diverse groups have more fun than homogeneous groups, but get less done

Question 3

Suppose that you are leading a group project. Research suggests that, in order for your group to be as effective as possible, you should ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  give people complete confidence in the group by telling them never to criticize any ideas that are raised in group discussions 
B)  require group members to brainstorm all ideas collaboratively as a team, rather than to think up ideas independently 
C)  have different people "specialize" in different tasks or content areas 
D)  encourage in the group a sense of being on the moral high ground

Question 4

Rohit is a very good golfer when he is alone, and an excellent golfer when he is with others. In the language of social facilitation theory, playing golf well appears to be a(n) ____ for Rohit.

Accepted Answer

A)  central response 
B)  dominant response 
C)  default response 
D)  optimally distinctive response

Question 5

Suppose that you are working on a group project with four other people, and that you need to come up with ideas about how to find research participants to complete a survey for free. Should you brainstorm ideas as a group or work independently?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brainstorm-productivity will be about the same, but morale will be higher. 
B)  Brainstorm-both productivity and morale will be higher. 
C)  This depends on your goals-brainstorming will be less productive, but will raise morale more. 
D)  Work independently-morale will be about the same, and productivity will be higher.

Question 6

Research on diversity in groups indicates that, compared to more homogeneous groups, diverse groups tend to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  be less creative 
B)  cooperate more 
C)  have lower group morale 
D)  communicate more effectively

Question 7

More powerful people laugh ____________________ often than less powerful people. (more/less)

Accepted Answer

The answer of More powerful people laugh ____________________ often than...

Question 8

Research on social facilitation would suggest that, in general, runners would ____ when running alongside others as opposed to running alone.

Accepted Answer

A)  run faster 
B)  run slower 
C)  be more likely to fall 
D)  be more likely to injure themselves

Question 9

Joe is a high-level administrator at a university. He changes his mind so frequently that his staff often cannot figure out what they should be doing. When he says no to an employee request, he offers no explanation beyond "Because I said so, that's why!" He was a great Dean of the College, but has not done as well since moving up in the administration. This scenario illustrates three patterns associated with being a "bad boss," all of which are listed below. Which one represents the additional pattern of being a "bad boss" (that is, one which is not explicitly referred to in the scenario)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Promotion beyond competence level 
B)  Failure to build a team 
C)  Poor interpersonal skills that create conflict between him and staff 
D)  Undermining the employees' ability to work together

Question 10

Explanations used to justify why people in power deserve to be in power are called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explanations used to justify why people in...

Question 11

Suppose that you are working on a group project with several classmates, wherein you are required to put together a presentation on Impressionist art. You are least likely to engage in social loafing if ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the professor has indicated that just one grade will be given for the presentation (i.e., everyone in the group will receive the same final grade) 
B)  there are a number of Art History majors in the group (and you're not one of them) 
C)  the professor has indicated that group members will all rate each other at the end of the semester 
D)  the presentation is a very small part of the course grade

Question 12

The tendency for shared or jointly owned resources to be squandered and not used in an optimal or advantageous fashion is known as the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The tendency for shared or jointly owned...

Question 13

The term group polarization refers to a phenomenon whereby ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  groups divide themselves into two poles, or "sides" 
B)  groups tend to make riskier decisions than individuals do 
C)  groups tend to make more extreme decisions than individuals do (whether extremely risky or "extremely something else") 
D)  groups identify a "rival group" against which they are competing

Question 14

On Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, which of the lifelines tends to be most effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Call an expert. 
B)  Ask the audience. 
C)  Eliminate two wrong answers. 
D)  All lifelines on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? are equally effective.

Question 15

Research suggests that, when people are given objective power over others (e.g., the ability to hire or fire employees, or to issue pay cuts or bonuses) they tend, in general, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  to "throw it around" and take credit for accomplishments 
B)  to fail to use it at all 
C)  to use it for the good-only when necessary or to help others 
D)  to be very uncomfortable using it at first, but to gradually learn how to use it for the good-only when necessary or to help others

Question 16

Altruistic punishment is BEST described as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  punishing others for their own good 
B)  punishing others for their own good-and making sacrifices in order to do so 
C)  punishing those who cheat the system 
D)  punishing those who cheat the system-and making sacrifices in order to do so

Question 17

Humans need to find uniqueness within the context of their group memberships. What structural elements of groups help humans do this?

Accepted Answer

A)  roles 
B)  norms 
C)  communication patterns 
D)  membership applications

Question 18

Legitimizing myths are explanations that are used to account for ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  inequalities in power (e.g., ethnic disparities in the US) 
B)  random acts of violence and terror (e.g., the terrorist attacks of 9/11) 
C)  natural wonders and mysteries (e.g., the existence of the universe) 
D)  personal failures or defeats (e.g., why you slept through class)

Question 19

Groups tend to be especially ineffective when they use transactive memory.

Accepted Answer