Question 1

The Church of England suffered a due to policy changes regarding the ordination of women as priests.

Accepted Answer

A) schism 
B) factionalizing 
C) doctrinal dispute 
A) schism 
B) factionalizing 
C) doctrinal dispute

Question 2

Conflict is .

Accepted Answer

A) a situation in which two or more individuals or groups are attempting to obtain the same goal that only one can achieve 
B) a process in which individuals or groups perceive that others have taken or will take actions that are incompatible with their own interests 
C) a situation in which the goals of one individual or group are incompatible with the goals of another individual or group 
D) a process that leads to a situation in which individuals' goals are incompatible with others' goals 
E) a process that leads to a situation in which one group's goals are incompatible with another's goals 
A) a situation in which two or more individuals or groups are attempting to obtain the same goal that only one can achieve 
B) a process in which individuals or groups perceive that others have taken or will take actions that are incompatible with their own interests 
C) a situation in which the goals of one individual or group are incompatible with the goals of another individual or group 
D) a process that leads to a situation in which individuals' goals are incompatible with others' goals 
E) a process that leads to a situation in which one group's goals are incompatible with another's goals

Question 3

George has been asked to join a "secret society" similar to a small fraternity)at his college.This group's initiation rituals are quite severe and somewhat dangerous.In addition,members tend to identify strongly with the group.If George decides to join,he can expect that .

Accepted Answer

A) the group is not very cohesive 
B) members tend to leave the group shortly after being initiated as members 
C) higher-status members tend to break away from the group more easily than do low-status members 
D) members are very unlikely to leave the group after they have joined 
E) members tend to belong to the group for a while,then drift away 
A) the group is not very cohesive 
B) members tend to leave the group shortly after being initiated as members 
C) higher-status members tend to break away from the group more easily than do low-status members 
D) members are very unlikely to leave the group after they have joined 
E) members tend to belong to the group for a while,then drift away

Question 4

Transactional justice involves .

Accepted Answer

A) individuals' judgments concerning the fairness of the procedures used to distribute available rewards among group members 
B) individuals' judgments about whether the rewards they receive are the same as the rewards received by other group members 
C) individuals' judgments about the individuals who decide which group members receive rewards and the ways in which those rewards are presented 
D) individuals' judgments about whether the rewards they receive are proportionate to the contributions they have made 
E) individuals' judgments about whether the decisions relating to the distribution of rewards have been adequately explained and distribution was courteous 
A) individuals' judgments concerning the fairness of the procedures used to distribute available rewards among group members 
B) individuals' judgments about whether the rewards they receive are the same as the rewards received by other group members 
C) individuals' judgments about the individuals who decide which group members receive rewards and the ways in which those rewards are presented 
D) individuals' judgments about whether the rewards they receive are proportionate to the contributions they have made 
E) individuals' judgments about whether the decisions relating to the distribution of rewards have been adequately explained and distribution was courteous

Question 5

One benefit of group membership is that belonging to a group may provide us with .

Accepted Answer

The answer of One benefit of group membership is that...

Question 6

Norms are .

Accepted Answer

A) the behaviors that groups use to establish their relationship with other groups 
B) the rules within a group that indicate how its members should or should not behave 
C) one's position or rank within a group 
D) the behaviors that individuals who occupy specific positions within a group are expected to perform 
E) the rules that specify how a group is to become cohesive 
A) the behaviors that groups use to establish their relationship with other groups 
B) the rules within a group that indicate how its members should or should not behave 
C) one's position or rank within a group 
D) the behaviors that individuals who occupy specific positions within a group are expected to perform 
E) the rules that specify how a group is to become cohesive

Question 7

Strongly cohesive groups may assume that their decisions can't be incorrect and to put pressure on all group members to strongly support the group's decisions.This is known as .

Accepted Answer

A) a social dilemma 
B) groupthink 
C) deindividuation 
A) a social dilemma 
B) groupthink 
C) deindividuation

Question 8

One of the costs of group membership is .

Accepted Answer

A) reducing the group's bargaining power 
B) limiting members' personal freedom 
C) limiting individual satisfaction with group 
A) reducing the group's bargaining power 
B) limiting members' personal freedom 
C) limiting individual satisfaction with group

Question 9

Social loafing is reduced when .

Accepted Answer

A) each group member makes a unique contribution to the task 
B) the group is composed of both male and female members 
C) group members' commitment to the group's success is decreased 
D) each participant's effort is blended with other people's efforts in such a way that any participant's effort is indistinguishable from that of others 
E) the apparent value of the task is minimized 
A) each group member makes a unique contribution to the task 
B) the group is composed of both male and female members 
C) group members' commitment to the group's success is decreased 
D) each participant's effort is blended with other people's efforts in such a way that any participant's effort is indistinguishable from that of others 
E) the apparent value of the task is minimized

Question 10

involves an exchange of offers,counteroffers,and concessions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of involves an exchange of offers,counteroffers,and concessions....

Question 11

When individuals don't have all the information needed to make judgments about the fairness of a particular situation,they tend to rely on as an indication of fairness.

Accepted Answer

A) their internal,personal biases 
B) the self-serving bias 
C) their current affective state 
A) their internal,personal biases 
B) the self-serving bias 
C) their current affective state

Question 12

What are some techniques for reducing social loafing?

Accepted Answer

Techniques for reducing social loafing i

Question 13

Describe some of the factors involved with a group's cohesiveness.

Accepted Answer

Cohesiveness is defined as being the fac

Question 14

Groupthink is a serious problem because it can lead otherwise smart people to come to bad decisions.First,what is the psychological attribute of groups that is most heavily involved in groupthink? Give a short description of groupthink,identifying the factors that give it its name.What is the second major factor in groupthink?

Accepted Answer

Groupthink springs from a high level of

Question 15

Members of a group are linked by face-to-face interaction.

Accepted Answer

A) common-bond 
B) common-identity 
C) national 
A) common-bond 
B) common-identity 
C) national

Question 16

Paul,Sarah,Deborah,and George are working on a research paper for their social psychology class.They can reduce social loafing by .

Accepted Answer

A) emphasizing a cooperative and relaxed approach to the project 
B) ensuring that each member of the group can do the work that is being done by other team members 
C) acknowledging that the paper counts for only a small part of their grade in the class 
D) discussing the issue of social facilitation before working on the paper 
E) ensuring that each member of the group recognizes the paper as being important both to the group and to the members 
A) emphasizing a cooperative and relaxed approach to the project 
B) ensuring that each member of the group can do the work that is being done by other team members 
C) acknowledging that the paper counts for only a small part of their grade in the class 
D) discussing the issue of social facilitation before working on the paper 
E) ensuring that each member of the group recognizes the paper as being important both to the group and to the members

Question 17

John has violated a norm in his group,while Li Qing has violated one in her group.We would more likely expect for John,and for Li Qing.

Accepted Answer

A) individualist; collectivist; approval; disapproval 
B) individualist; collectivist; disapproval; admiration 
C) cohesive; heterogeneous; admiration; disapproval 
D) normative; deviant; higher status; lower status 
E) risky; risk-averse; disdain; admiration 
A) individualist; collectivist; approval; disapproval 
B) individualist; collectivist; disapproval; admiration 
C) cohesive; heterogeneous; admiration; disapproval 
D) normative; deviant; higher status; lower status 
E) risky; risk-averse; disdain; admiration

Question 18

In collectivist cultures,people tend to work harder when in a group than they do when alone because .

Accepted Answer

A) men are more likely to be part of a work team 
B) women are more likely to be part of a work team 
C) the collective good is more highly valued than individual accomplishment 
D) individual accomplishment is more highly valued than the collective good 
E) there is greater concern for the welfare of others 
A) men are more likely to be part of a work team 
B) women are more likely to be part of a work team 
C) the collective good is more highly valued than individual accomplishment 
D) individual accomplishment is more highly valued than the collective good 
E) there is greater concern for the welfare of others

Question 19

Cooperation is .

Accepted Answer

A) behavior in which individuals work in parallel with others to achieve common goals 
B) behavior in which groups of people work together to achieve shared goals 
C) behavior in which groups of people are persuaded to work towards a single goal 
D) behavior in which groups of people work together to achieve one individual's goals 
E) behavior in which individuals work in succession to others to achieve common goals 
A) behavior in which individuals work in parallel with others to achieve common goals 
B) behavior in which groups of people work together to achieve shared goals 
C) behavior in which groups of people are persuaded to work towards a single goal 
D) behavior in which groups of people work together to achieve one individual's goals 
E) behavior in which individuals work in succession to others to achieve common goals

Question 20

A social dilemma is .

Accepted Answer

A) a situation in which each person can increase his or her individual gains by acting in one way,but at the expense of other persons 
B) a situation in which each person can increase his or her individual gains by acting in a selfish manner,but if most persons do so,the outcomes experienced by all are reduced 
C) a situation in which each person can increase his or her individual gains by working against other persons when they attempt to cooperate with each other 
D) a situation in which each person can increase his or her individual gains by competing with other persons but not by cooperating with them 
E) a situation in which each person can increase his or her individual gains by cooperating with other persons but not by competing with them 
A) a situation in which each person can increase his or her individual gains by acting in one way,but at the expense of other persons 
B) a situation in which each person can increase his or her individual gains by acting in a selfish manner,but if most persons do so,the outcomes experienced by all are reduced 
C) a situation in which each person can increase his or her individual gains by working against other persons when they attempt to cooperate with each other 
D) a situation in which each person can increase his or her individual gains by competing with other persons but not by cooperating with them 
E) a situation in which each person can increase his or her individual gains by cooperating with other persons but not by competing with them

The Church of England suffered a due to policy changes regarding the ordination of women as priests.

Conflict is .

George has been asked to join a "secret society" similar to a small fraternity)at his college.This group's initiation rituals are quite severe and somewhat dangerous.In addition,members tend to identify strongly with the group.If George decides to join,he can expect that .

Transactional justice involves .

One benefit of group membership is that belonging to a group may provide us with .

Norms are .

Strongly cohesive groups may assume that their decisions can't be incorrect and to put pressure on all group members to strongly support the group's decisions.This is known as .

One of the costs of group membership is .

Social loafing is reduced when .

involves an exchange of offers,counteroffers,and concessions.

When individuals don't have all the information needed to make judgments about the fairness of a particular situation,they tend to rely on as an indication of fairness.

What are some techniques for reducing social loafing?

Describe some of the factors involved with a group's cohesiveness.

Members of a group are linked by face-to-face interaction.

Paul,Sarah,Deborah,and George are working on a research paper for their social psychology class.They can reduce social loafing by .

John has violated a norm in his group,while Li Qing has violated one in her group.We would more likely expect for John,and for Li Qing.

In collectivist cultures,people tend to work harder when in a group than they do when alone because .

Cooperation is .

A social dilemma is .

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Exam 11: Groups and Individuals: the Consequences of Belonging

The Church of England suffered a due to policy changes regarding the ordination of women as priests.

Conflict is .

George has been asked to join a "secret society" similar to a small fraternity)at his college.This group's initiation rituals are quite severe and somewhat dangerous.In addition,members tend to identify strongly with the group.If George decides to join,he can expect that .

Transactional justice involves .

One benefit of group membership is that belonging to a group may provide us with .

Norms are .

Strongly cohesive groups may assume that their decisions can't be incorrect and to put pressure on all group members to strongly support the group's decisions.This is known as .

One of the costs of group membership is .

Social loafing is reduced when .

involves an exchange of offers,counteroffers,and concessions.

When individuals don't have all the information needed to make judgments about the fairness of a particular situation,they tend to rely on as an indication of fairness.

What are some techniques for reducing social loafing?

Describe some of the factors involved with a group's cohesiveness.

Members of a group are linked by face-to-face interaction.

Paul,Sarah,Deborah,and George are working on a research paper for their social psychology class.They can reduce social loafing by .

John has violated a norm in his group,while Li Qing has violated one in her group.We would more likely expect for John,and for Li Qing.

In collectivist cultures,people tend to work harder when in a group than they do when alone because .

Cooperation is .

A social dilemma is .

Social Psychology: The Science of the Social Side of Life

Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World

Social Perception: Perceiving and Understanding Others

The Self: Answering the Question Who Am I

Attitudes: Evaluating and Responding to the Social World

The Causes,effects,and Cures of Stereotyping,prejudice,and Discrimination

Interpersonal Attraction and Close Relationships

Social Influence: Changing Others Behavior

Prosocial Behavior: Helping Others

Aggression: Its Nature,causes,and Control

Social Psychology: Applying Its Principles to Law,health,and Business

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