Question 1

How does power distance influence employee commitment to their jobs?

Accepted Answer

Power distance is the extent to which pe

Question 2

Which of the following theories explains group polarization as being the result of normative social influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  social facilitation theory 
B)  social comparison theory 
C)  persuasive arguments theory 
D)  social loafing theory 
A)  social facilitation theory 
B)  social comparison theory 
C)  persuasive arguments theory 
D)  social loafing theory

Question 3

Discuss the variables that help determine when lower status groups will choose to work with the system toward their own individual goals or resist and fight the system in order to advance the goals of the group.

Accepted Answer

There are several variables that can inf

Question 4

Discuss uncertainty-identity theory. According to the uncertainty-identity theory, why do people join groups?

Accepted Answer

Uncertainty-identity theory proposes tha

Question 5

Deindividuation is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  tendency to engage in ingroup bias when part of a large group. 
B)  tendency to dislike members of other groups. 
C)  tendency to engage in system justification. 
D)  tendency to lose one's sense of individuality when in a group or crowd. 
A)  tendency to engage in ingroup bias when part of a large group. 
B)  tendency to dislike members of other groups. 
C)  tendency to engage in system justification. 
D)  tendency to lose one's sense of individuality when in a group or crowd.

Question 6

_________ is the tendency toward flawed group decision making when group members are so intent on preserving group harmony that they fail to analyze a problem completely.

Accepted Answer

A)  Social identity 
B)  Ingroup bias 
C)  System justification 
D)  Groupthink 
A)  Social identity 
B)  Ingroup bias 
C)  System justification 
D)  Groupthink

Question 7

Which of the following theories concerns how the presence of others influences behavior?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Social facilitation theory asserts that the presence of others:

Accepted Answer

A)  increases ingroup bias. 
B)  increases a person's dominant response. 
C)  increases social loafing. 
D)  self-esteem. 
A)  increases ingroup bias. 
B)  increases a person's dominant response. 
C)  increases social loafing. 
D)  self-esteem.

Question 9

_________________________ is a strategy whereby individuals work within the system to achieve their own goals rather than those of the group

Accepted Answer

A)  Ingroup bias 
B)  System justification 
C)  Collective action 
D)  Individual mobility 
A)  Ingroup bias 
B)  System justification 
C)  Collective action 
D)  Individual mobility

Question 10

If people believe the system is illegitimate and that the boundaries between groups are impermeable, they will likely favor:

Accepted Answer

A)  collective action. 
B)  individual mobility. 
C)  social dominance. 
D)  social loafing. 
A)  collective action. 
B)  individual mobility. 
C)  social dominance. 
D)  social loafing.

Question 11

Which of the following would help improve group decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  decreasing group diversity 
B)  increasing the emphasis on group cohesiveness 
C)  encouraging individuality 
D)  discouraging individuality 
A)  decreasing group diversity 
B)  increasing the emphasis on group cohesiveness 
C)  encouraging individuality 
D)  discouraging individuality

Question 12

What is social loafing? Explain one research example of social loafing.

Accepted Answer

Social loafing is the tendency

Question 13

Research suggests that power:

Accepted Answer

A)  always leads to corruption. 
B)  increases social loafing. 
C)  always inspires empathy. 
D)  can create a feeling of distance between the self and others. 
A)  always leads to corruption. 
B)  increases social loafing. 
C)  always inspires empathy. 
D)  can create a feeling of distance between the self and others.

Question 14

Designating a group member to play "devil's advocate" or to seek out flaws in the group's reasoning would:

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease groupthink. 
B)  increase groupthink. 
C)  increase social loafing. 
D)  decrease social loafing. 
A)  decrease groupthink. 
B)  increase groupthink. 
C)  increase social loafing. 
D)  decrease social loafing.

Question 15

People higher in social status tend to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  higher in empathy. 
B)  higher in social dominance orientation. 
C)  less likely to use stereotypes. 
D)  lower in power distance. 
A)  higher in empathy. 
B)  higher in social dominance orientation. 
C)  less likely to use stereotypes. 
D)  lower in power distance.

Question 16

Henry was part of a crowd and ended up engaging in criminal behavior that he probably would not have engaged in had he been by himself. Discuss how being in a crowd influenced Henry's behavior.

Accepted Answer

When people are in crowds, they often lo

Question 17

Imagine you are part of a group of university administrators discussing whether or not to increase student tuition. How might this group fall prey to groupthink? And what strategies can you take to reduce groupthink in in this setting.

Accepted Answer

Groupthink can occur in a group of unive

Question 18

Accountability:

Accepted Answer

A)  increases social loafing. 
B)  decreases social facilitation. 
C)  decreases social loafing. 
D)  has not effect on social loafing. 
A)  increases social loafing. 
B)  decreases social facilitation. 
C)  decreases social loafing. 
D)  has not effect on social loafing.

Question 19

Miles knows his group is disadvantaged but he believes that he can work within the system to advance himself. Miles belief is an example of ___________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  collective action 
B)  ingroup bias 
C)  individual mobility 
D)  relative deprivation 
A)  collective action 
B)  ingroup bias 
C)  individual mobility 
D)  relative deprivation

Question 20

When people believe that the boundaries between groups are permeable and perceive the current structure as legitimate and stable, they are more likely to strive for:

Accepted Answer

A)  individual mobility. 
B)  collective change. 
C)  ingroup harmony. 
D)  relative deprivation. 
A)  individual mobility. 
B)  collective change. 
C)  ingroup harmony. 
D)  relative deprivation.

How does power distance influence employee commitment to their jobs?

Which of the following theories explains group polarization as being the result of normative social influence?

Discuss the variables that help determine when lower status groups will choose to work with the system toward their own individual goals or resist and fight the system in order to advance the goals of the group.

Discuss uncertainty-identity theory. According to the uncertainty-identity theory, why do people join groups?

Deindividuation is the:

_________ is the tendency toward flawed group decision making when group members are so intent on preserving group harmony that they fail to analyze a problem completely.

Which of the following theories concerns how the presence of others influences behavior?

Social facilitation theory asserts that the presence of others:

_________________________ is a strategy whereby individuals work within the system to achieve their own goals rather than those of the group

If people believe the system is illegitimate and that the boundaries between groups are impermeable, they will likely favor:

Which of the following would help improve group decision making?

What is social loafing? Explain one research example of social loafing.

Research suggests that power:

Designating a group member to play "devil's advocate" or to seek out flaws in the group's reasoning would:

People higher in social status tend to be:

Henry was part of a crowd and ended up engaging in criminal behavior that he probably would not have engaged in had he been by himself. Discuss how being in a crowd influenced Henry's behavior.

Imagine you are part of a group of university administrators discussing whether or not to increase student tuition. How might this group fall prey to groupthink? And what strategies can you take to reduce groupthink in in this setting.

Accountability:

Miles knows his group is disadvantaged but he believes that he can work within the system to advance himself. Miles belief is an example of ___________________.

When people believe that the boundaries between groups are permeable and perceive the current structure as legitimate and stable, they are more likely to strive for:

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

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Exam 9: Group Processes

How does power distance influence employee commitment to their jobs?

Which of the following theories explains group polarization as being the result of normative social influence?

Discuss the variables that help determine when lower status groups will choose to work with the system toward their own individual goals or resist and fight the system in order to advance the goals of the group.

Discuss uncertainty-identity theory. According to the uncertainty-identity theory, why do people join groups?

Deindividuation is the:

_________ is the tendency toward flawed group decision making when group members are so intent on preserving group harmony that they fail to analyze a problem completely.

Which of the following theories concerns how the presence of others influences behavior?

Social facilitation theory asserts that the presence of others:

_________________________ is a strategy whereby individuals work within the system to achieve their own goals rather than those of the group

If people believe the system is illegitimate and that the boundaries between groups are impermeable, they will likely favor:

Which of the following would help improve group decision making?

What is social loafing? Explain one research example of social loafing.

Research suggests that power:

Designating a group member to play "devil's advocate" or to seek out flaws in the group's reasoning would:

People higher in social status tend to be:

Henry was part of a crowd and ended up engaging in criminal behavior that he probably would not have engaged in had he been by himself. Discuss how being in a crowd influenced Henry's behavior.

Imagine you are part of a group of university administrators discussing whether or not to increase student tuition. How might this group fall prey to groupthink? And what strategies can you take to reduce groupthink in in this setting.

Accountability:

Miles knows his group is disadvantaged but he believes that he can work within the system to advance himself. Miles belief is an example of ___________________.

When people believe that the boundaries between groups are permeable and perceive the current structure as legitimate and stable, they are more likely to strive for:

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

Filters