Question 1

A person from an individualist culture would likely prefer to

Accepted Answer

A)  make concessions toward the end of the negotiation. 
B)  make concessions toward the beginning of the negotiation. 
C)  make concessions in the middle of the negotiation. 
D)  never make concessions at all. 
A)  make concessions toward the end of the negotiation. 
B)  make concessions toward the beginning of the negotiation. 
C)  make concessions in the middle of the negotiation. 
D)  never make concessions at all.

Question 2

Based on the social comparison explanation of group polarization, group members' attitudes toward an issue should be most influenced by

Accepted Answer

A)  how different their attitudes are from those of an outgroup. 
B)  those in the ingroup who favor a cautious approach. 
C)  the number of people in their group with similar attitude. 
D)  those in the ingroup who offer the most arguments relevant to the issue. 
A)  how different their attitudes are from those of an outgroup. 
B)  those in the ingroup who favor a cautious approach. 
C)  the number of people in their group with similar attitude. 
D)  those in the ingroup who offer the most arguments relevant to the issue.

Question 3

Tommy needs to get his subordinates to all invest considerable time and energy into the development of a new design for the company's fall clothing line. If he wants to reduce the likelihood of social loafing, he should

Accepted Answer

A)  bring together a large group of diverse individuals. 
B)  keep the task big and inspirational rather than breaking it into parts. 
C)  make sure that people contribute anonymously to reduce evaluation apprehension. 
D)  allow the group members to evaluate each other's contributions. 
A)  bring together a large group of diverse individuals. 
B)  keep the task big and inspirational rather than breaking it into parts. 
C)  make sure that people contribute anonymously to reduce evaluation apprehension. 
D)  allow the group members to evaluate each other's contributions.

Question 4

Faros and his coworkers are trying to develop a creative direct mail campaign that will increase sales of their new snowboard. Which of the following strategies is least likely to yield high-quality ideas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hold a brainstorming session with a facilitator trained in group brainstorming. 
B)  Form an interactive group employing electronic brainstorming. 
C)  Hold a brainstorming session using Osborn's ground rules for brainstorming. 
D)  Create "nominal groups" and work independently. 
A)  Hold a brainstorming session with a facilitator trained in group brainstorming. 
B)  Form an interactive group employing electronic brainstorming. 
C)  Hold a brainstorming session using Osborn's ground rules for brainstorming. 
D)  Create "nominal groups" and work independently.

Question 5

In her group, Melanie is always the one who breaks the tension with a funny story and provides a shoulder to cry on when things go wrong. She can be described as playing a(n) ____ role.

Accepted Answer

A)  expressive 
B)  facilitator 
C)  instrumental 
D)  normative role 
A)  expressive 
B)  facilitator 
C)  instrumental 
D)  normative role

Question 6

Individuals from collectivist cultures are more likely to engage in social loafing

Accepted Answer

A)  when working collectively. 
B)  when tasks are difficult. 
C)  in groups with a majority of female members. 
D)  when task orientation is high. 
A)  when working collectively. 
B)  when tasks are difficult. 
C)  in groups with a majority of female members. 
D)  when task orientation is high.

Question 7

According to Woolley and colleagues (2008) when it comes to expertise and planning,

Accepted Answer

A)  groups with experts can typically get away with not planning their strategy ahead of time, with little adverse effect on performance. 
B)  groups that create a clear plan for how to address a problem don't enjoy any extra benefits from having experts as members. 
C)  expertise is much more important than planning when it comes to group performance. 
D)  only groups with experts and well-planned actions do well on a complex task. 
A)  groups with experts can typically get away with not planning their strategy ahead of time, with little adverse effect on performance. 
B)  groups that create a clear plan for how to address a problem don't enjoy any extra benefits from having experts as members. 
C)  expertise is much more important than planning when it comes to group performance. 
D)  only groups with experts and well-planned actions do well on a complex task.

Question 8

Jai is allowed to speak to his supervisor, but not to report anything to his supervisor's supervisor. This describes the ____ in Jai's work group.

Accepted Answer

A)  communication network 
B)  escalation boundary 
C)  social dilemma 
D)  social facilitation 
A)  communication network 
B)  escalation boundary 
C)  social dilemma 
D)  social facilitation

A person from an individualist culture would likely prefer to

Based on the social comparison explanation of group polarization, group members' attitudes toward an issue should be most influenced by

Tommy needs to get his subordinates to all invest considerable time and energy into the development of a new design for the company's fall clothing line. If he wants to reduce the likelihood of social loafing, he should

Faros and his coworkers are trying to develop a creative direct mail campaign that will increase sales of their new snowboard. Which of the following strategies is least likely to yield high-quality ideas?

In her group, Melanie is always the one who breaks the tension with a funny story and provides a shoulder to cry on when things go wrong. She can be described as playing a(n) ____ role.

Individuals from collectivist cultures are more likely to engage in social loafing

According to Woolley and colleagues (2008) when it comes to expertise and planning,

Jai is allowed to speak to his supervisor, but not to report anything to his supervisor's supervisor. This describes the ____ in Jai's work group.

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Exam 8: Group Processes

A person from an individualist culture would likely prefer to

Based on the social comparison explanation of group polarization, group members' attitudes toward an issue should be most influenced by

Tommy needs to get his subordinates to all invest considerable time and energy into the development of a new design for the company's fall clothing line. If he wants to reduce the likelihood of social loafing, he should

Faros and his coworkers are trying to develop a creative direct mail campaign that will increase sales of their new snowboard. Which of the following strategies is least likely to yield high-quality ideas?

In her group, Melanie is always the one who breaks the tension with a funny story and provides a shoulder to cry on when things go wrong. She can be described as playing a(n) ____ role.

Individuals from collectivist cultures are more likely to engage in social loafing

According to Woolley and colleagues (2008) when it comes to expertise and planning,

Jai is allowed to speak to his supervisor, but not to report anything to his supervisor's supervisor. This describes the ____ in Jai's work group.

What Is Social Psychology

Doing Social Psychology Research

The Social Self

Perceiving Persons

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Attitudes

Conformity

Attraction and Close Relationships

Helping Others

Aggression

Law

Business

Health

Filters