Question 1

The persuasive arguments theory explains group polarization via the concept of:

Accepted Answer

A)  deindividuation. 
B)  informational influence. 
C)  normative social influence. 
D)  ingroup bias. 
A)  deindividuation. 
B)  informational influence. 
C)  normative social influence. 
D)  ingroup bias.

Question 2

Describe the concept of complementary stereotypes. How are these stereotypes used to maintain the status quo?

Accepted Answer

Complementary stereotypes are

Question 3

When people are reminded of their mortality they exhibit:

Accepted Answer

A)  higher entitativity. 
B)  lower entitativity. 
C)  higher self-esteem. 
D)  lower self-esteem. 
A)  higher entitativity. 
B)  lower entitativity. 
C)  higher self-esteem. 
D)  lower self-esteem.

Question 4

John is police officer and believes it is his job to maintain social order. John is likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  high in social comparison. 
B)  high in social dominance orientation. 
C)  low in social comparison. 
D)  low in social dominance orientation. 
A)  high in social comparison. 
B)  high in social dominance orientation. 
C)  low in social comparison. 
D)  low in social dominance orientation.

Question 5

_____________ suggests that people have a general tendency to endorse beliefs that legitimatize a social hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A)  Social identity theory 
B)  Terror management theory 
C)  Social dominance theory 
D)  Social comparison theory 
A)  Social identity theory 
B)  Terror management theory 
C)  Social dominance theory 
D)  Social comparison theory

Question 6

The dominant response is the response that:

Accepted Answer

A)  occurs when people cooperate. 
B)  occurs when people compete. 
C)  is most likely when people are rewarded for competition. 
D)  is most likely for a person in a particular task. 
A)  occurs when people cooperate. 
B)  occurs when people compete. 
C)  is most likely when people are rewarded for competition. 
D)  is most likely for a person in a particular task.

Question 7

Describe the main proposal of relative deprivation theory. Give an example of relative deprivation in practice.

Accepted Answer

This is the theory that disadv

Question 8

Social dominance orientation reflects the extent to which:

Accepted Answer

A)  people want to individuate themselves. 
B)  people are prone to ingroup bias. 
C)  people value social hierarchy. 
D)  people value social harmony. 
A)  people want to individuate themselves. 
B)  people are prone to ingroup bias. 
C)  people value social hierarchy. 
D)  people value social harmony.

Question 9

Describe the main proposal of social dominance theory? How does social dominance theory explain why some minority groups have difficulty changing their status in society?

Accepted Answer

Social dominance theory propos

Question 10

Social dominance theory suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A)  people identify with groups to gain self-esteem. 
B)  groupthink is the result of group cohesiveness. 
C)  people have a general tendency to endorse beliefs that legitimatize a social hierarchy. 
D)  groups reduce uncertainty. 
A)  people identify with groups to gain self-esteem. 
B)  groupthink is the result of group cohesiveness. 
C)  people have a general tendency to endorse beliefs that legitimatize a social hierarchy. 
D)  groups reduce uncertainty.

Question 11

In ___________________ tasks, the least skilled members of the group determine the outcome.

Accepted Answer

A)  competitive 
B)  cooperative 
C)  disjunctive 
D)  conjuctive 
A)  competitive 
B)  cooperative 
C)  disjunctive 
D)  conjuctive

Question 12

According to _______________ mortality concerns will increase disidentification with a group if the group no longer provides meaning and is perceived as temporary.

Accepted Answer

A)  system justification theory 
B)  social identity theory 
C)  social dominance theory 
D)  terror management theory 
A)  system justification theory 
B)  social identity theory 
C)  social dominance theory 
D)  terror management theory

Question 13

Which of the following theories helps explain under what conditions the presence of others will enhance or impair performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  social facilitation theory 
B)  system justification theory 
C)  social identity theory 
D)  relative depravation theory 
A)  social facilitation theory 
B)  system justification theory 
C)  social identity theory 
D)  relative depravation theory

Question 14

In groups, people often pay attention to what other group members think about an issue and then base their own beliefs on the direction they think the group as a whole is taking. This phenomenon is explained by:

Accepted Answer

A)  terror management theory. 
B)  social comparison theory. 
C)  social identity theory. 
D)  system justification theory. 
A)  terror management theory. 
B)  social comparison theory. 
C)  social identity theory. 
D)  system justification theory.

Question 15

The Prisoner's Dilemma is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  an uncertainty threat. 
B)  system justification. 
C)  ingroup bias. 
D)  a social dilemma. 
A)  an uncertainty threat. 
B)  system justification. 
C)  ingroup bias. 
D)  a social dilemma.

Question 16

What roles do arousal and evaluation play in social facilitation? Give an example of how social facilitation can improve or negatively impact performance of a task.

Accepted Answer

Arousal and evaluation play important ro

Question 17

What is groupthink? Given one example of how groupthink might develop in a decision making setting.

Accepted Answer

Groupthink is the tendency tow

Question 18

Carla is a very accomplished violin player. Having an audience watch her play is most likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  enhance her performance. 
B)  impair her performance if the audience is small. 
C)  have no effect on her performance. 
D)  impair her performance if the audience is large. 
A)  enhance her performance. 
B)  impair her performance if the audience is small. 
C)  have no effect on her performance. 
D)  impair her performance if the audience is large.

Question 19

Social facilitation theory was based on the observation that:

Accepted Answer

A)  cyclists were able to ride faster when racing others than when racing alone in time trials. 
B)  people cooperate more when there is a strong social norm for cooperation. 
C)  cyclists rode slower in the presence of others. 
D)  children don't try as hard when working with others. 
A)  cyclists were able to ride faster when racing others than when racing alone in time trials. 
B)  people cooperate more when there is a strong social norm for cooperation. 
C)  cyclists rode slower in the presence of others. 
D)  children don't try as hard when working with others.

Question 20

According to _______________________, the presence of others will impair performance on difficult tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)  social facilitation theory 
B)  system justification theory 
C)  social identity theory 
D)  relative depravation theory 
A)  social facilitation theory 
B)  system justification theory 
C)  social identity theory 
D)  relative depravation theory

The persuasive arguments theory explains group polarization via the concept of:

Describe the concept of complementary stereotypes. How are these stereotypes used to maintain the status quo?

When people are reminded of their mortality they exhibit:

John is police officer and believes it is his job to maintain social order. John is likely:

_____________ suggests that people have a general tendency to endorse beliefs that legitimatize a social hierarchy.

The dominant response is the response that:

Describe the main proposal of relative deprivation theory. Give an example of relative deprivation in practice.

Social dominance orientation reflects the extent to which:

Describe the main proposal of social dominance theory? How does social dominance theory explain why some minority groups have difficulty changing their status in society?

Social dominance theory suggests that:

In ___________________ tasks, the least skilled members of the group determine the outcome.

According to _______________ mortality concerns will increase disidentification with a group if the group no longer provides meaning and is perceived as temporary.

Which of the following theories helps explain under what conditions the presence of others will enhance or impair performance?

In groups, people often pay attention to what other group members think about an issue and then base their own beliefs on the direction they think the group as a whole is taking. This phenomenon is explained by:

The Prisoner's Dilemma is an example of:

What roles do arousal and evaluation play in social facilitation? Give an example of how social facilitation can improve or negatively impact performance of a task.

What is groupthink? Given one example of how groupthink might develop in a decision making setting.

Carla is a very accomplished violin player. Having an audience watch her play is most likely to:

Social facilitation theory was based on the observation that:

According to _______________________, the presence of others will impair performance on difficult tasks.

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Exam 9: Group Processes

The persuasive arguments theory explains group polarization via the concept of:

Describe the concept of complementary stereotypes. How are these stereotypes used to maintain the status quo?

When people are reminded of their mortality they exhibit:

John is police officer and believes it is his job to maintain social order. John is likely:

_____________ suggests that people have a general tendency to endorse beliefs that legitimatize a social hierarchy.

The dominant response is the response that:

Describe the main proposal of relative deprivation theory. Give an example of relative deprivation in practice.

Social dominance orientation reflects the extent to which:

Describe the main proposal of social dominance theory? How does social dominance theory explain why some minority groups have difficulty changing their status in society?

Social dominance theory suggests that:

In ___________________ tasks, the least skilled members of the group determine the outcome.

According to _______________ mortality concerns will increase disidentification with a group if the group no longer provides meaning and is perceived as temporary.

Which of the following theories helps explain under what conditions the presence of others will enhance or impair performance?

In groups, people often pay attention to what other group members think about an issue and then base their own beliefs on the direction they think the group as a whole is taking. This phenomenon is explained by:

The Prisoner's Dilemma is an example of:

What roles do arousal and evaluation play in social facilitation? Give an example of how social facilitation can improve or negatively impact performance of a task.

What is groupthink? Given one example of how groupthink might develop in a decision making setting.

Carla is a very accomplished violin player. Having an audience watch her play is most likely to:

Social facilitation theory was based on the observation that:

According to _______________________, the presence of others will impair performance on difficult tasks.

The Revealing Science of Social Psychology

Fundamentals of Social Behavior

The Core Elements of Social Cognition

Thinking About People and Events

The Nature, Origins, and Functions of the Self

The Key Self-Motives: Consistency, Esteem, Presentation, and Growth

Social Influence

Persuasion, Attitudes, and Behavior

Understanding Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discrimination

Responding to and Reducing Prejudice

Interpersonal Aggression

Prosocial Behavior

Interpersonal Attraction

Close Relationships

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