Question 1

Deindividuation is ________ likely when self-awareness is ________.

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A)  more;high
B)  less;high
C)  not;low
D)  never;absentE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 2

In the context of social loafing,when the output of collective farms and private plots were compared:

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A)  the collective farms were more productive.
B)  the private plots were more productive.
C)  there was little difference between the two.
D)  the output depended on the relationships within the group.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

In the context of minority influence,________ and ________ convey self-confidence.

Accepted Answer

A)  consistency;dominance
B)  persistence,consistency
C)  compliance;acceptance
D)  genuiness;persistenceE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Myers and Bishop (1970) conducted studies where groups of relatively prejudiced and unprejudiced high school students had discussions on issues involving racial attitudes.According to these studies,which of the following is true of the attitudes of students before and after these discussions?

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A)  The discussions among like-minded students did indeed decrease the initial gap between the two groups.
B)  Participants evaluated how much the discussion polarized their attitudes,remembering their earlier attitudes as more extreme than they actually were.
C)  Talking over racial issues decreased prejudice in a high-prejudice group and increased it in a low-prejudice group.
D)  Discussion increased polarization between homogeneous groups of high-prejudice and low-prejudice students.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

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:

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

Question 6

Jayden,a 20-year-old boy,wants to pursue higher studies and discusses this with his group of friends.Some of his friends suggest that he join a medical school,while others advise joining an engineering course.His friends are aware that Jayden would like to join a professional course.Which of the following phenomena is exemplified by Jayden in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  social loafing
B)  informational influence
C)  social comparison
D)  norm formationE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Nichole,a young entrepreneur,is very energetic and enthusiastic about her work.She gives personal attention to every project and motivates her employees to work toward the company's mission.As a result,her employees are highly committed and loyal.Identify the type of leadership exemplified by Nichole in this scenario.

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A)  restorative leadership
B)  instructional leadership
C)  authoritarian leadership
D)  transformational leadershipE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is true of the change in people's attitude when they are part of group discussions?

Accepted Answer

A)  When people share concerns about an injustice,discussion reduces their moral concern.
B)  Group discussion often strengthens members' initial inclinations.
C)  Group discussion magnifies positive tendencies and mitigates negative ones.
D)  When people share negative impressions of a group,discussion decreases their willingness to discriminate.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Social loafing can be minimized if:

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A)  rewards for work are divided equally.
B)  people are left unobserved.
C)  the performance of individuals is identifiable.
D)  people are held accountable for their efforts as a group than as individuals.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Sally has a crush on Billy but is afraid to ask him out because she does not think he is interested in her.Billy has a crush on Sally but hasn't asked for her phone number because he thinks she'll say "no." This is a case of:

Accepted Answer

A)  social comparison.
B)  pluralistic ignorance.
C)  groupthink.
D)  group polarization.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

According to social psychologists,which of the following factors creates arousal in people?

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluation apprehension
B)  deindividuation
C)  groupthink
D)  vanityE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

According to the social facilitation effect,social psychologists can accurately predict that athletes will perform ________ when energized by the responses of a supportive audience.

Accepted Answer

A)  much worse
B)  best
C)  slightly worse
D)  better at unlearned tasksE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

In which of the following activities can a person enhance performance by the mere presence of other people?

Accepted Answer

A)  riding a bicycle
B)  learning nonsense syllables
C)  performing complex multiplication problems
D)  completing mazesE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Caleb,a research student at a university,studies the pattern of solar eclipses along with his friends.However,he does not put much effort into the study and avoids researching for long hours.On the other hand,his friends put a lot of effort in the study,but their performances are not individually identifiable.In this scenario,Caleb most likely exemplifies the role of a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  logroller
B)  forced rider
C)  free rider
D)  bootleggerE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Most students dislike group projects as it enables some members to work less while reaping the same rewards as other members of the group.Which of the following best explains why students typically dislike group projects in their classes?

Accepted Answer

A)  deindividuation
B)  social facilitation
C)  social loafing
D)  groupthinkE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Research indicates that minorities are most influential when they:

Accepted Answer

A)  make use of two-sided rather than one-sided appeals.
B)  have defected from the majority.
C)  concur with an illusion of unanimity.
D)  show respect for the majority position.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

In its current meaning,________ refers to the strengthening of dominant responses in the presence of others.

Accepted Answer

A)  the groupthink effect
B)  the social facilitation effect
C)  informational influence
D)  social inhibitionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Evaluating one's opinions and abilities by comparing oneself with others is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  comparative influence processing.
B)  analogical comparison.
C)  reactance.
D)  social comparison.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

A false impression of what most other people are thinking or feeling,or how they are responding is what social psychologists call:

Accepted Answer

A)  an imaginary audience.
B)  social comparison.
C)  pluralistic ignorance.
D)  groupthinkE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

According to Brown and Paulus (2002) ,which of the following ways enhances group brainstorming?

Accepted Answer

A)  welcome critiques from outside experts and associates
B)  focus on solitary brainstorming
C)  admonish brainstormers "not to criticize"
D)  incorporate electronic brainstormingE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 8: Group Influence

Evaluating one's opinions and abilities by comparing oneself with others is called:

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Social loafing can be minimized if:

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In the context of social loafing,when the output of collective farms and private plots were compared:

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According to the social facilitation effect,social psychologists can accurately predict that athletes will perform ________ when energized by the responses of a supportive audience.

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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:

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In the context of minority influence, and convey self-confidence.

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A false impression of what most other people are thinking or feeling,or how they are responding is what social psychologists call:

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Most students dislike group projects as it enables some members to work less while reaping the same rewards as other members of the group.Which of the following best explains why students typically dislike group projects in their classes?

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According to social psychologists,which of the following factors creates arousal in people?

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Myers and Bishop (1970) conducted studies where groups of relatively prejudiced and unprejudiced high school students had discussions on issues involving racial attitudes.According to these studies,which of the following is true of the attitudes of students before and after these discussions?

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According to Brown and Paulus (2002) ,which of the following ways enhances group brainstorming?

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Sally has a crush on Billy but is afraid to ask him out because she does not think he is interested in her.Billy has a crush on Sally but hasn't asked for her phone number because he thinks she'll say "no." This is a case of:

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Deindividuation is likely when self-awareness is .

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In its current meaning,________ refers to the strengthening of dominant responses in the presence of others.

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Research indicates that minorities are most influential when they:

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In which of the following activities can a person enhance performance by the mere presence of other people?

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Which of the following is true of the change in people's attitude when they are part of group discussions?

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Exam 8: Group Influence

Evaluating one's opinions and abilities by comparing oneself with others is called:

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Social loafing can be minimized if:

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In the context of social loafing,when the output of collective farms and private plots were compared:

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According to the social facilitation effect,social psychologists can accurately predict that athletes will perform ________ when energized by the responses of a supportive audience.

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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:

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In the context of minority influence,________ and ________ convey self-confidence.

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A false impression of what most other people are thinking or feeling,or how they are responding is what social psychologists call:

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Most students dislike group projects as it enables some members to work less while reaping the same rewards as other members of the group.Which of the following best explains why students typically dislike group projects in their classes?

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According to social psychologists,which of the following factors creates arousal in people?

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Myers and Bishop (1970) conducted studies where groups of relatively prejudiced and unprejudiced high school students had discussions on issues involving racial attitudes.According to these studies,which of the following is true of the attitudes of students before and after these discussions?

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According to Brown and Paulus (2002) ,which of the following ways enhances group brainstorming?

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Sally has a crush on Billy but is afraid to ask him out because she does not think he is interested in her.Billy has a crush on Sally but hasn't asked for her phone number because he thinks she'll say "no." This is a case of:

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Deindividuation is ________ likely when self-awareness is ________.

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In its current meaning,________ refers to the strengthening of dominant responses in the presence of others.

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