Question 1

In determining procedural justice, feeling included and valued in the decision process is more important to the instrumental component than to the relational component.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

People tend to perceive identical outcomes as more fair when they come from a reciprocal exchange than from a negotiated exchange.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When a group is concerned about solidarity and avoiding conflict, they are more likely to adhere to equality principle than the equity principle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to Reciprocity Theory, which of the following exchange processes is least likely to lead to trust and positive emotion?

Accepted Answer

A) Generalized 
B) Reciprocal 
C) Negotiated 
D) B and C are equally unlikely 
A) Generalized 
B) Reciprocal 
C) Negotiated 
D) B and C are equally unlikely

Question 5

Imagine that you and your roommate Drew both want to borrow your mutual friend Sal's motorcycle this weekend.Sal must decide who should receive the vehicle.You offer to clean the motorcycle for a month and Drew offers to do Sal's chores.At this moment, Sal has power over you.Describe two strategies for reducing that power in the context of this situation.

Accepted Answer

My roommate Drew and I would each like t

Question 6

Andrew holds the door open for a stranger, Karen.Karen then holds the door for another stranger, Johnny.This is best characterized as a _____________ exchange.

Accepted Answer

A) Negotiated 
B) Reciprocal 
C) Generalized 
D) Productive 
A) Negotiated 
B) Reciprocal 
C) Generalized 
D) Productive

Question 7

A study suggested that women who are mothers are stereotyped as less competent than women who are not mothers; however, fathers are stereotyped as more competent than men who are not fathers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A writer receives an Emmy and while on stage, the camera pans to her red sneakers.Over the next week, stores across the country sell out of these same sneakers.This phenomenon is known as ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) Status value 
B) Status generalization 
C) Status Construction 
D) Status characteristic 
A) Status value 
B) Status generalization 
C) Status Construction 
D) Status characteristic

Question 9

Astrid and Helena live on the same floor of their dorm and are both enrolled in an introductory chemistry course.Helena often misses Friday classes to travel with the soccer team and asks Astrid for notes.Astrid does not feel obligated to give Helena notes, but chooses to do so because she genuinely likes Helena as a person.According to social exchange, which factor best explains Astrid's decision to provide Helena with notes?

Accepted Answer

A) Power 
B) Trust 
C) Commitment 
D) Dependence 
A) Power 
B) Trust 
C) Commitment 
D) Dependence

Question 10

What are diffuse status characteristics? Explain the significance of the burden-of-proof process in relation to diffuse status characteristics.

Accepted Answer

Diffuse status characteristics are trait

Question 11

Matilda's parents grounded her for staying out past curfew.Which of the following conditions will NOT increase the likelihood that she will accept the punishment as fair?

Accepted Answer

A) Her parents allow her to express disappointment after administering the punishment 
B) Her parents apply that same punishment for all of their children who stay out past curfew 
C) Her parents have all of the information about why she broke her curfew 
D) All of the above will increase the likelihood that she will accept the punishment as fair 
A) Her parents allow her to express disappointment after administering the punishment 
B) Her parents apply that same punishment for all of their children who stay out past curfew 
C) Her parents have all of the information about why she broke her curfew 
D) All of the above will increase the likelihood that she will accept the punishment as fair

Question 12

Greg, Amit, and Tyrone share a shift selling produce at a farmers' market.At the end, they divide the profits based on how much time each person worked the booth.What justice principle did they follow?

Accepted Answer

A) Equity 
B) Equality 
C) Relative needs 
D) Reciprocal 
A) Equity 
B) Equality 
C) Relative needs 
D) Reciprocal

Question 13

When members of a group are risk avoidant, having a group discussion will lead to a riskier decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which is the best example of diffuse status generalization?

Accepted Answer

A) Making the assumption that a CEO would be a better jury foreman than a car mechanic 
B) Making the assumption that a car mechanic would be a better jury foreman than a CEO 
C) Making the assumption that a car mechanic would be a better group leader than a CEO in a focus group whose task is to evaluate car performance 
D) Making the assumption that a CEO would be a better group leader than a car mechanic in game about managing hypothetical corporations 
A) Making the assumption that a CEO would be a better jury foreman than a car mechanic 
B) Making the assumption that a car mechanic would be a better jury foreman than a CEO 
C) Making the assumption that a car mechanic would be a better group leader than a CEO in a focus group whose task is to evaluate car performance 
D) Making the assumption that a CEO would be a better group leader than a car mechanic in game about managing hypothetical corporations

Question 15

Which is NOT a major cause of groupthink?

Accepted Answer

A) Insulation of the group from its environment 
B) Promotional leadership 
C) High stress 
D) Heterogeneity of group members 
A) Insulation of the group from its environment 
B) Promotional leadership 
C) High stress 
D) Heterogeneity of group members

In determining procedural justice, feeling included and valued in the decision process is more important to the instrumental component than to the relational component.

People tend to perceive identical outcomes as more fair when they come from a reciprocal exchange than from a negotiated exchange.

When a group is concerned about solidarity and avoiding conflict, they are more likely to adhere to equality principle than the equity principle.

According to Reciprocity Theory, which of the following exchange processes is least likely to lead to trust and positive emotion?

Andrew holds the door open for a stranger, Karen.Karen then holds the door for another stranger, Johnny.This is best characterized as a _____________ exchange.

A study suggested that women who are mothers are stereotyped as less competent than women who are not mothers; however, fathers are stereotyped as more competent than men who are not fathers.

A writer receives an Emmy and while on stage, the camera pans to her red sneakers.Over the next week, stores across the country sell out of these same sneakers.This phenomenon is known as ____________.

What are diffuse status characteristics? Explain the significance of the burden-of-proof process in relation to diffuse status characteristics.

Matilda's parents grounded her for staying out past curfew.Which of the following conditions will NOT increase the likelihood that she will accept the punishment as fair?

Greg, Amit, and Tyrone share a shift selling produce at a farmers' market.At the end, they divide the profits based on how much time each person worked the booth.What justice principle did they follow?

When members of a group are risk avoidant, having a group discussion will lead to a riskier decision.

Which is the best example of diffuse status generalization?

Which is NOT a major cause of groupthink?

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Social Perception and Cognition

Attitudes

Symbolic Communication and Language

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Exam 16: Group Processes

In determining procedural justice, feeling included and valued in the decision process is more important to the instrumental component than to the relational component.

People tend to perceive identical outcomes as more fair when they come from a reciprocal exchange than from a negotiated exchange.

When a group is concerned about solidarity and avoiding conflict, they are more likely to adhere to equality principle than the equity principle.

According to Reciprocity Theory, which of the following exchange processes is least likely to lead to trust and positive emotion?

Andrew holds the door open for a stranger, Karen.Karen then holds the door for another stranger, Johnny.This is best characterized as a _____________ exchange.

A study suggested that women who are mothers are stereotyped as less competent than women who are not mothers; however, fathers are stereotyped as more competent than men who are not fathers.

A writer receives an Emmy and while on stage, the camera pans to her red sneakers.Over the next week, stores across the country sell out of these same sneakers.This phenomenon is known as ____________.

What are diffuse status characteristics? Explain the significance of the burden-of-proof process in relation to diffuse status characteristics.

Matilda's parents grounded her for staying out past curfew.Which of the following conditions will NOT increase the likelihood that she will accept the punishment as fair?

Greg, Amit, and Tyrone share a shift selling produce at a farmers' market.At the end, they divide the profits based on how much time each person worked the booth.What justice principle did they follow?

When members of a group are risk avoidant, having a group discussion will lead to a riskier decision.

Which is the best example of diffuse status generalization?

Which is NOT a major cause of groupthink?

Introduction to Social Psychology

Research Methods in Social Psychology

Socialization Through the Life Course

Self and Self-Esteem

Self-Presentation and Impression Management

Emotions

Social Perception and Cognition

Attitudes

Symbolic Communication and Language

Social Influence and Persuasion

Altruism and Prosocial Behavior

Aggression

Deviant Behavior and Social Reaction

Interpersonal Attraction and Relationships

Understanding Groups

Social Structure and Personality Glossary References Index

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