Question 1

Group norms function to:

Accepted Answer

A)  increase generalisations made about a group. 
B)  differentiate one's individuality from group mentality. 
C)  ignore a frame of reference. 
D)  coordinate actions to achieve common goal. 
A)  increase generalisations made about a group. 
B)  differentiate one's individuality from group mentality. 
C)  ignore a frame of reference. 
D)  coordinate actions to achieve common goal.

Question 2

Using groups of different sizes, Zaccaro (1984) asked the question: if you make a task more attractive will social loafing drop off? The answer is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  whether a task is attractive or not is subjective. 
B)  social loafing occurs with both attractive and unattractive tasks. 
C)  social loafing is less of a problem when a task is made attractive. 
D)  group size is unrelated to social loafing. 
A)  whether a task is attractive or not is subjective. 
B)  social loafing occurs with both attractive and unattractive tasks. 
C)  social loafing is less of a problem when a task is made attractive. 
D)  group size is unrelated to social loafing.

Question 3

One study that measured the amount of force used in a tug-of-war identified which example of social loafing?

Accepted Answer

A)  free-rider effect. 
B)  social compensation effect. 
C)  the Ringelmann effect. 
D)  the Steiner effect. 
A)  free-rider effect. 
B)  social compensation effect. 
C)  the Ringelmann effect. 
D)  the Steiner effect.

Question 4

In their pioneering work on gangs in America, Sherif and Sherif (1964) observed that there were

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A)  harsh initiation rites. 
B)  no strict norms about sexual practices. 
C)  strict norms about dress codes. 
D)  new identities allocated within the gangs. 
A)  harsh initiation rites. 
B)  no strict norms about sexual practices. 
C)  strict norms about dress codes. 
D)  new identities allocated within the gangs.

Question 5

The term 'entitativity' refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the effect of the presence of others on group members. 
B)  the relationship between two distinct groups. 
C)  a measure of the extent to which a group appears as coherent or distinct. 
D)  a group dimension of connectedness between group members. 
A)  the effect of the presence of others on group members. 
B)  the relationship between two distinct groups. 
C)  a measure of the extent to which a group appears as coherent or distinct. 
D)  a group dimension of connectedness between group members.

Question 6

'Mere presence' and the 'audience effect' are both terms relating to:

Accepted Answer

A)  group norms. 
B)  the conformity bias. 
C)  social facilitation. 
D)  group think. 
A)  group norms. 
B)  the conformity bias. 
C)  social facilitation. 
D)  group think.

Question 7

In social psychology, roles are:

Accepted Answer

A)  clearly defined status relationships between members and non-members. 
B)  patterns of behaviour that distinguish between different activities within a group. 
C)  behavioural uniformities that define group membership and group structure. 
D)  dependent on the play that is being performed and the goal that is desired. 
A)  clearly defined status relationships between members and non-members. 
B)  patterns of behaviour that distinguish between different activities within a group. 
C)  behavioural uniformities that define group membership and group structure. 
D)  dependent on the play that is being performed and the goal that is desired.

Question 8

A drop in individual effort on a task as the number of people working together on the task increases can be explained by:

Accepted Answer

A)  coordination loss and motivation gain. 
B)  motivation loss and coordination gain. 
C)  coordination loss and motivation loss. 
D)  coordination gain and motivation gain. 
A)  coordination loss and motivation gain. 
B)  motivation loss and coordination gain. 
C)  coordination loss and motivation loss. 
D)  coordination gain and motivation gain.

Question 9

Interestingly, a theory that deals with how one perceives oneself can be applied to account for social facilitation. This theory is based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-enhancement. 
B)  self-denial. 
C)  self-awareness. 
D)  self-identity. 
A)  self-enhancement. 
B)  self-denial. 
C)  self-awareness. 
D)  self-identity.

Question 10

According to Steiner, a discretionary task is one that:

Accepted Answer

A)  is not referred back to top management. 
B)  is carried out strictly in private. 
C)  causes the most process loss. 
D)  allows group members to decide individuals' inputs. 
A)  is not referred back to top management. 
B)  is carried out strictly in private. 
C)  causes the most process loss. 
D)  allows group members to decide individuals' inputs.

Question 11

A procedure to acknowledge a group member's change from one role to another is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  group weaning. 
B)  initiation rite. 
C)  extreme form of trauma. 
D)  time of reminiscence. 
A)  group weaning. 
B)  initiation rite. 
C)  extreme form of trauma. 
D)  time of reminiscence.

Question 12

A collection of individuals would actually be a social group if:

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A)  individuals strive for their own personal goals. 
B)  there is interaction amongst individuals. 
C)  they act independently from each other. 
D)  they share the same goal in life. 
A)  individuals strive for their own personal goals. 
B)  there is interaction amongst individuals. 
C)  they act independently from each other. 
D)  they share the same goal in life.

Question 13

Young Jemima has just started singing lessons. According to social facilitation studies, her singing is probably better at this stage when she sings:

Accepted Answer

A)  in a solo at the school concert. 
B)  when she is alone. 
C)  at a family gathering. 
D)  on the bus. 
A)  in a solo at the school concert. 
B)  when she is alone. 
C)  at a family gathering. 
D)  on the bus.

Question 14

After a lengthy break on maternal leave, Maria has joined a hand-weavers' guild. She feels that this has given her a social identity, because the club provides:

Accepted Answer

A)  a form of re-birthing. 
B)  an escape from her housewife identity. 
C)  self-definition, and ways of relating to others. 
D)  a legitimate setting for socialising. 
A)  a form of re-birthing. 
B)  an escape from her housewife identity. 
C)  self-definition, and ways of relating to others. 
D)  a legitimate setting for socialising.

Question 15

In an important psychology group assignment, Connie works extra hard because she assumes that the other members in her group will not put in the necessary effort and she wants to get a good mark. Connie's effort is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the free-rider effect. 
B)  the martyr effect. 
C)  family ties. 
D)  social compensation. 
A)  the free-rider effect. 
B)  the martyr effect. 
C)  family ties. 
D)  social compensation.

Question 16

Like his father Basil before him, Brian Fawlty owns a small hotel. When he smiles and suggests improvements for running the operation, his staff smile and agree. Clearly, Brian:

Accepted Answer

A)  has high status. 
B)  is a charismatic leader. 
C)  got an A at management school. 
D)  is a better con artist than his father. 
A)  has high status. 
B)  is a charismatic leader. 
C)  got an A at management school. 
D)  is a better con artist than his father.

Question 17

In the presence of others, people will improve their performance on routine tasks and deteriorate on unusual or difficult tasks. This is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  social facilitation 
B)  evaluation apprehension 
C)  mere presence 
D)  competition 
A)  social facilitation 
B)  evaluation apprehension 
C)  mere presence 
D)  competition

Question 18

Social roles in a group:

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce the need for the division of labour. 
B)  clarify relationships between members. 
C)  furnish members with self-fulfilment. 
D)  identify likeable and dislikeable members. 
A)  reduce the need for the division of labour. 
B)  clarify relationships between members. 
C)  furnish members with self-fulfilment. 
D)  identify likeable and dislikeable members.

Group norms function to:

Using groups of different sizes, Zaccaro (1984) asked the question: if you make a task more attractive will social loafing drop off? The answer is that:

One study that measured the amount of force used in a tug-of-war identified which example of social loafing?

In their pioneering work on gangs in America, Sherif and Sherif (1964) observed that there were

The term 'entitativity' refers to:

'Mere presence' and the 'audience effect' are both terms relating to:

In social psychology, roles are:

A drop in individual effort on a task as the number of people working together on the task increases can be explained by:

Interestingly, a theory that deals with how one perceives oneself can be applied to account for social facilitation. This theory is based on:

According to Steiner, a discretionary task is one that:

A procedure to acknowledge a group member's change from one role to another is a(n):

A collection of individuals would actually be a social group if:

Young Jemima has just started singing lessons. According to social facilitation studies, her singing is probably better at this stage when she sings:

After a lengthy break on maternal leave, Maria has joined a hand-weavers' guild. She feels that this has given her a social identity, because the club provides:

In an important psychology group assignment, Connie works extra hard because she assumes that the other members in her group will not put in the necessary effort and she wants to get a good mark. Connie's effort is an example of:

Like his father Basil before him, Brian Fawlty owns a small hotel. When he smiles and suggests improvements for running the operation, his staff smile and agree. Clearly, Brian:

In the presence of others, people will improve their performance on routine tasks and deteriorate on unusual or difficult tasks. This is called:

Social roles in a group:

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Exam 8: People in Groups

Group norms function to:

Using groups of different sizes, Zaccaro (1984) asked the question: if you make a task more attractive will social loafing drop off? The answer is that:

One study that measured the amount of force used in a tug-of-war identified which example of social loafing?

In their pioneering work on gangs in America, Sherif and Sherif (1964) observed that there were

The term 'entitativity' refers to:

'Mere presence' and the 'audience effect' are both terms relating to:

In social psychology, roles are:

A drop in individual effort on a task as the number of people working together on the task increases can be explained by:

Interestingly, a theory that deals with how one perceives oneself can be applied to account for social facilitation. This theory is based on:

According to Steiner, a discretionary task is one that:

A procedure to acknowledge a group member's change from one role to another is a(n):

A collection of individuals would actually be a social group if:

Young Jemima has just started singing lessons. According to social facilitation studies, her singing is probably better at this stage when she sings:

After a lengthy break on maternal leave, Maria has joined a hand-weavers' guild. She feels that this has given her a social identity, because the club provides:

In an important psychology group assignment, Connie works extra hard because she assumes that the other members in her group will not put in the necessary effort and she wants to get a good mark. Connie's effort is an example of:

Like his father Basil before him, Brian Fawlty owns a small hotel. When he smiles and suggests improvements for running the operation, his staff smile and agree. Clearly, Brian:

In the presence of others, people will improve their performance on routine tasks and deteriorate on unusual or difficult tasks. This is called:

Social roles in a group:

Introducing Social Psychology

Social Cognition and Social Thinking

Attribution and Social Explanation

Self and Identity

Attitudes

Persuasion and Attitude Change

Social Influence

Leadership and Group Decision Making

Prejudice and Discrimination

Intergroup Behaviour

Aggression

Prosocial Behaviour

Attraction and Close Relationships

Language and Communication

Culture

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