Exam 9: Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups

Compare the great person theory of leadership with the contingency theory of leadership. With which theory would a social psychologist be most likely to agree?

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The great person theory of leadership maintains that there are certain key personality traits or characteristics (e.g., intelligence, motivation) that make a person a good leader, regardless of the kind of situation confronting the leader; in other words, this theory posits that situations do not make a difference in who is a good leader. The contingency theory of leadership maintains that what makes a good leader depends both on characteristics of the leader (i.e., task-oriented versus relationship-oriented) and on the amount of control and influence the leader has over the group (to some extent, what types of leaders are more effective also depends on gender). Because the contingency theory takes into account both the person and the situation, most social psychologists prefer this theory.

According to Irving Janis (1972, 1982), groupthink occurs when groups value over .

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When groupthink occurs, there is extreme pressure to conform to the cohesive group; thus, people who may privately hold dissenting views tend to keep quiet, creating the

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Dr. Garrett is Chris's supervisor at work. If Dr. Garrett acts communally, as women are supposed to act in the workplace, she will be evaluated . If Dr. Garrett acts agentically, as leaders are supposed to act in the workplace, she will be evaluated .

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According to the authors of your text, threats

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Which study, discussed in your text, best mirrors the prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib?

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________ refers to the loosening of normal behavioral constraints when people are in a crowd, leading to increases in impulsive and deviant acts.

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Group discussion often pushes people's initial individual decisions to the extreme, yielding group polarization. According to the persuasive arguments interpretation, this is because

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A(n) ________ leader is more concerned with getting the job done than with the feelings of and relationships between workers.

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leaders set clear, short-term goals and reward followers who meet them; leaders inspire followers to focus on common long-term goals.

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For Halloween, Jeff wears a sheet and goes to a party as a ghost. How is this costume likely to influence his behavior? He will

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Benefits to performance due to social facilitation will most likely occur when

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According to the authors of your text, women in leadership positions are in a double bind: If they conform to social expectations about how to behave and are warm and communal, they may be seen as having low leadership potential; then, when they are given the opportunity to lead and they ________, they are perceived negatively.

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Process loss can best be defined as

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Although the term "group" is used commonly in everyday conversation, it has a very specific meaning in the context of social psychology. First, define "group," and be sure you include the two essential properties of groups in your definition. Second, identify a group in the real world. It can be one that you belong to, or just know of. Explain how the group you've identified exemplifies the two central properties of a group.

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If it were possible to choose, which of the following people would you most want as a part of your group to help avoid groupthink?

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Both social facilitation and social loafing are examples of the influence that the presence of others has on our behaviors. These phenomena differ, however, in that presence of others in social facilitation situations and in social loafing situations.

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A ________ leader would be most effective in dealing with mean-spirited interoffice competition and employee pettiness in an organization that is otherwise productive.

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What is negotiation? What are integrative solutions? What factors work against integrative solutions when opponents negotiate?

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The phenomenon of groupthink is most likely to occur when a group is under stress, highly , and when the leader is very .

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Compare the great person theory of leadership with the contingency theory of leadership. With which theory would a social psychologist be most likely to agree?

According to Irving Janis (1972, 1982), groupthink occurs when groups value over .

When groupthink occurs, there is extreme pressure to conform to the cohesive group; thus, people who may privately hold dissenting views tend to keep quiet, creating the

Dr. Garrett is Chris's supervisor at work. If Dr. Garrett acts communally, as women are supposed to act in the workplace, she will be evaluated . If Dr. Garrett acts agentically, as leaders are supposed to act in the workplace, she will be evaluated .

According to the authors of your text, threats

Which study, discussed in your text, best mirrors the prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib?

________ refers to the loosening of normal behavioral constraints when people are in a crowd, leading to increases in impulsive and deviant acts.

Group discussion often pushes people's initial individual decisions to the extreme, yielding group polarization. According to the persuasive arguments interpretation, this is because

A(n) ________ leader is more concerned with getting the job done than with the feelings of and relationships between workers.

leaders set clear, short-term goals and reward followers who meet them; leaders inspire followers to focus on common long-term goals.

For Halloween, Jeff wears a sheet and goes to a party as a ghost. How is this costume likely to influence his behavior? He will

Benefits to performance due to social facilitation will most likely occur when

Process loss can best be defined as

If it were possible to choose, which of the following people would you most want as a part of your group to help avoid groupthink?

Both social facilitation and social loafing are examples of the influence that the presence of others has on our behaviors. These phenomena differ, however, in that presence of others in social facilitation situations and in social loafing situations.

A ________ leader would be most effective in dealing with mean-spirited interoffice competition and employee pettiness in an organization that is otherwise productive.

What is negotiation? What are integrative solutions? What factors work against integrative solutions when opponents negotiate?

The phenomenon of groupthink is most likely to occur when a group is under stress, highly , and when the leader is very .

Introducing Social Psychology

Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research

Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World

Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People

The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context

The Need to Justify Our Actions

Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings

Conformity: Influencing Behavior

Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships

Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help

Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People Can We Prevent It

Prejudice: Causes and Cures

Social Psychology in Action 1: Making a Difference With Social Psychology: Attaining a Sustainable Future

Social Psychology in Action 2: Social Psychology and Health

Social Psychology in Action 3: Social Psychology and the Law

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Exam 9: Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups

Compare the great person theory of leadership with the contingency theory of leadership. With which theory would a social psychologist be most likely to agree?

According to Irving Janis (1972, 1982), groupthink occurs when groups value ________ over ________.

When groupthink occurs, there is extreme pressure to conform to the cohesive group; thus, people who may privately hold dissenting views tend to keep quiet, creating the

Dr. Garrett is Chris's supervisor at work. If Dr. Garrett acts communally, as women are supposed to act in the workplace, she will be evaluated ________. If Dr. Garrett acts agentically, as leaders are supposed to act in the workplace, she will be evaluated ________.

According to the authors of your text, threats

Which study, discussed in your text, best mirrors the prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib?

________ refers to the loosening of normal behavioral constraints when people are in a crowd, leading to increases in impulsive and deviant acts.

Group discussion often pushes people's initial individual decisions to the extreme, yielding group polarization. According to the persuasive arguments interpretation, this is because

A(n) ________ leader is more concerned with getting the job done than with the feelings of and relationships between workers.

________ leaders set clear, short-term goals and reward followers who meet them; ________ leaders inspire followers to focus on common long-term goals.

For Halloween, Jeff wears a sheet and goes to a party as a ghost. How is this costume likely to influence his behavior? He will

Benefits to performance due to social facilitation will most likely occur when

Process loss can best be defined as

If it were possible to choose, which of the following people would you most want as a part of your group to help avoid groupthink?

Both social facilitation and social loafing are examples of the influence that the presence of others has on our behaviors. These phenomena differ, however, in that presence of others ________ in social facilitation situations and ________ in social loafing situations.

A ________ leader would be most effective in dealing with mean-spirited interoffice competition and employee pettiness in an organization that is otherwise productive.

What is negotiation? What are integrative solutions? What factors work against integrative solutions when opponents negotiate?

The phenomenon of groupthink is most likely to occur when a group is under stress, highly ________, and when the leader is very ________.

Introducing Social Psychology

Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research

Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World

Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People

The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context

The Need to Justify Our Actions

Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings

Conformity: Influencing Behavior

Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships

Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help

Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People Can We Prevent It

Prejudice: Causes and Cures

Social Psychology in Action 1: Making a Difference With Social Psychology: Attaining a Sustainable Future

Social Psychology in Action 2: Social Psychology and Health

Social Psychology in Action 3: Social Psychology and the Law

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According to Irving Janis (1972, 1982), groupthink occurs when groups value over .

Dr. Garrett is Chris's supervisor at work. If Dr. Garrett acts communally, as women are supposed to act in the workplace, she will be evaluated . If Dr. Garrett acts agentically, as leaders are supposed to act in the workplace, she will be evaluated .

leaders set clear, short-term goals and reward followers who meet them; leaders inspire followers to focus on common long-term goals.

Both social facilitation and social loafing are examples of the influence that the presence of others has on our behaviors. These phenomena differ, however, in that presence of others in social facilitation situations and in social loafing situations.

The phenomenon of groupthink is most likely to occur when a group is under stress, highly , and when the leader is very .