Question 1

Research on the relation between the mood of a leader and group performance has shown all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Members with leaders in a positive mood were happier. 
B)  Members with leaders in a positive mood coordinated better. 
C)  Groups composed of agreeable members perform better with a happy leader. 
D)  Groups composed of disagreeable members perform better with a happy leader. 
A)  Members with leaders in a positive mood were happier. 
B)  Members with leaders in a positive mood coordinated better. 
C)  Groups composed of agreeable members perform better with a happy leader. 
D)  Groups composed of disagreeable members perform better with a happy leader. D

Question 2

What are the characteristics of a powerful person? Briefly describe a study that illustrates one easy way for people to feel more powerful.

Accepted Answer

Powerful people are characterized by the ability determine the outcomes others experience. For example a powerful person might have the ability to hire and fire employees, determine who gets promoted, who gets a raise, who has to perform undesirable tasks, etc. One easy way for people to feel more powerful is to have them assume a "power pose." In a study by Carney, Cuddy, and Yap (2010), some participants were asked to assume a power pose in which they propped their feet up on a desk while leaning back and interlocking their fingers behind their heads. The other half of participants assumed a more submissive pose in which they sat in a chair with their feet flat on the floor, with their arms tucked close to their body with their hands clasped on their laps. The participants who assumed the power pose later indicated that they felt more powerful than those who assumed a submissive pose and they acted more powerfully in a gambling task. In addition, a test of their saliva revealed that the participants in the power pose condition had higher levels of testosterone (a dominance-related hormone) and lower levels of cortisol (a stress hormone) in their bodies compared to the participants who assumed the submissive pose.

Question 3

Cheryl recently joined a book club. After attending the first few meetings, Cheryl quickly learned that the group members spend very little time discussing the actual book and most of the time gossiping about the other members who were not there. Cheryl quickly followed suit and spent little time actually reading the books and more time learning what she could about the other members. The changes that occurred that allowed Cheryl to both join and fit in with this group is known as _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  group socialization 
B)  social facilitation 
C)  social loafing 
D)  social compensation 
A)  group socialization 
B)  social facilitation 
C)  social loafing 
D)  social compensation A

Question 4

When working together on a brainstorming task, groups of people tend to generate fewer uses for a common object compared to people working alone. This finding has been attributed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Social facilitation 
B)  Social loafing 
C)  Ostracism 
D)  Minority influence 
A)  Social facilitation 
B)  Social loafing 
C)  Ostracism 
D)  Minority influence

Question 5

Compare and contrast the arousal theory of social facilitation with the evaluation apprehension theory and the distraction theory. According to each theory, how should experts vs. novices perform in a game of pool in front of an audience and why?

Accepted Answer

According to the arousal theory, the pre

Question 6

When members lack assigned roles, when they are unaware of each person's strengths and weaknesses, and when they do not know who is in charge the group is suffering from:

Accepted Answer

A)  Poor coordination 
B)  Social loafing 
C)  Evaluation apprehension 
D)  Social compensation 
A)  Poor coordination 
B)  Social loafing 
C)  Evaluation apprehension 
D)  Social compensation

Question 7

According to contingency theories of leadership, which leader should be most effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Juan is a task-oriented leader who is in charge of a highly cohesive group working on a complex task. 
B)  Martin is a relationship-oriented leader who is in charge of a skilled group working on a task that requires a great deal of cooperation. 
C)  Pierre is a leader who flexibly uses a combination of social-oriented and task-focused styles. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Juan is a task-oriented leader who is in charge of a highly cohesive group working on a complex task. 
B)  Martin is a relationship-oriented leader who is in charge of a skilled group working on a task that requires a great deal of cooperation. 
C)  Pierre is a leader who flexibly uses a combination of social-oriented and task-focused styles. 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

Imagine that you have just been placed into small groups in one of your classes and that you will be working on an important project with your group. First, define social loafing. Second, explain how your teacher could design your project to discourage social loafing.

Accepted Answer

Social loafing is the tendency to exert

Question 9

Research on leadership style has supported the idea that great leaders are born, not created.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Parker is joining a new group that was formed to design a more ergonomic office chair. Parker enjoys sitting in chairs, but he has never designed a chair before. What could the other members of the group do to bring Parker into the loop and make him feel like a valuable member of the team?

Accepted Answer

A)  They could ask him to read over information that none of the other members have seen in order to offer a unique viewpoint. 
B)  They could ask him to play devil's advocate to encourage them to engage in critical thinking. 
C)  They could provide Parker with all of the information that the group has reviewed thus far and make sure he understands it. 
D)  They could encourage Parker to observe their group discussions until he feels comfortable enough to contribute. 
A)  They could ask him to read over information that none of the other members have seen in order to offer a unique viewpoint. 
B)  They could ask him to play devil's advocate to encourage them to engage in critical thinking. 
C)  They could provide Parker with all of the information that the group has reviewed thus far and make sure he understands it. 
D)  They could encourage Parker to observe their group discussions until he feels comfortable enough to contribute.

Question 11

Charlotte, a 6th grader, showed up to school one day and none of her friends would talk to her any more. At recess they either made fun of her or avoided her completely. How is Charlotte likely to respond to this treatment by her 'friends'? First, describe one relevant study that has examined such issues. Second, explain how Charlotte would respond to such treatment at a) a neurological level, b) a behavioral level, and c) a cognitive level.

Accepted Answer

In the Cyberball studies by Williams and

Question 12

According to social facilitation, when performing in front of others, people will perform better at _________ tasks, and worse at _________ tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)  simple or well learned; complex or new 
B)  complex or new; simple or well learned 
C)  simple or well learned; accessible 
D)  less accessible; complex or new 
A)  simple or well learned; complex or new 
B)  complex or new; simple or well learned 
C)  simple or well learned; accessible 
D)  less accessible; complex or new

Question 13

A manager at Company A likes to be supportive of her employees and she frequently tells them that they are doing a great job. A manager at Company B provides his employees with feedback on how to get the job done in the most efficient way possible. The manager at Company A is using ________ communications, whereas the manager from company B is using ________ communications.

Accepted Answer

A)  Task-focused; socially-focused 
B)  socially-focused; task-focused 
C)  instrumental; emotion-focused 
D)  problem-focused; emotion-focused 
A)  Task-focused; socially-focused 
B)  socially-focused; task-focused 
C)  instrumental; emotion-focused 
D)  problem-focused; emotion-focused

Question 14

Which of the following is a characteristic of the first phase of the group socialization process?

Accepted Answer

A)  The group tries to mold the individual into a ""team player"" who can help achieve group goals. 
B)  The group tries to find a specific role for the individual that maximizes his or her contribution. 
C)  The individual is careful not to upset the group in such a way that would lead to their ousting. 
D)  The individual and the group size each other up and determine if they will help each other achieve their goals. 
A)  The group tries to mold the individual into a ""team player"" who can help achieve group goals. 
B)  The group tries to find a specific role for the individual that maximizes his or her contribution. 
C)  The individual is careful not to upset the group in such a way that would lead to their ousting. 
D)  The individual and the group size each other up and determine if they will help each other achieve their goals.

Question 15

Annabelle has just moved to Australia with her family. Before she moved, Annabelle went to a co-ed public school. In Australia, she will be attending an all-girls school where she will also wear a uniform for the first time. Describe the phases that Annabelle will go through as she socializes to this new group.

Accepted Answer

In the first phase, both Annabelle and h

Question 16

Research on brainstorming shows that groups are able to generate double the number of ideas as the same number of individuals working alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to your text, research on transformational leaders has shown all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  They inspire their followers to pursue collective goals rather than personal goals. 
B)  They empower followers and create a sense of control. 
C)  They use their influence over others in only positive ways. 
D)  They are skilled communicators that express an attractive vision of the future. 
A)  They inspire their followers to pursue collective goals rather than personal goals. 
B)  They empower followers and create a sense of control. 
C)  They use their influence over others in only positive ways. 
D)  They are skilled communicators that express an attractive vision of the future.

Question 18

In many cases, the weakest group member will work harder in a group than they do alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

To ensure a safe flight, a pilot's communication skills are often just as important as his or her skills at flying a plane.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A group of volunteers are working together to build a new school. How would you advise this group to use coordination and communication to be as effective and productive as possible? Specifically, what are the characteristics of a coordinated group and what are some strategies for effective communication?

Accepted Answer

Groups are coordinated when the members

Research on the relation between the mood of a leader and group performance has shown all but which of the following?

What are the characteristics of a powerful person? Briefly describe a study that illustrates one easy way for people to feel more powerful.

When working together on a brainstorming task, groups of people tend to generate fewer uses for a common object compared to people working alone. This finding has been attributed to:

Compare and contrast the arousal theory of social facilitation with the evaluation apprehension theory and the distraction theory. According to each theory, how should experts vs. novices perform in a game of pool in front of an audience and why?

When members lack assigned roles, when they are unaware of each person's strengths and weaknesses, and when they do not know who is in charge the group is suffering from:

According to contingency theories of leadership, which leader should be most effective?

Imagine that you have just been placed into small groups in one of your classes and that you will be working on an important project with your group. First, define social loafing. Second, explain how your teacher could design your project to discourage social loafing.

Research on leadership style has supported the idea that great leaders are born, not created.

Parker is joining a new group that was formed to design a more ergonomic office chair. Parker enjoys sitting in chairs, but he has never designed a chair before. What could the other members of the group do to bring Parker into the loop and make him feel like a valuable member of the team?

According to social facilitation, when performing in front of others, people will perform better at _ tasks, and worse at _ tasks.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the first phase of the group socialization process?

Research on brainstorming shows that groups are able to generate double the number of ideas as the same number of individuals working alone.

According to your text, research on transformational leaders has shown all but which of the following?

In many cases, the weakest group member will work harder in a group than they do alone.

To ensure a safe flight, a pilot's communication skills are often just as important as his or her skills at flying a plane.

What Is Social Psychology

Asking and Answering Research Questions

Perceiving Individuals

The Self

Perceiving Groups

Social Identity

Attitudes and Attitude Change

Attitudes and Behavior

Norms and Conformity

Norms and Behavior

Attraction, Relationships, and Love

Aggression and Conflict

Helping and Cooperation

Filters

Exam 11: Interaction and Performance in Groups

Research on the relation between the mood of a leader and group performance has shown all but which of the following?

What are the characteristics of a powerful person? Briefly describe a study that illustrates one easy way for people to feel more powerful.

When working together on a brainstorming task, groups of people tend to generate fewer uses for a common object compared to people working alone. This finding has been attributed to:

Compare and contrast the arousal theory of social facilitation with the evaluation apprehension theory and the distraction theory. According to each theory, how should experts vs. novices perform in a game of pool in front of an audience and why?

When members lack assigned roles, when they are unaware of each person's strengths and weaknesses, and when they do not know who is in charge the group is suffering from:

According to contingency theories of leadership, which leader should be most effective?

Imagine that you have just been placed into small groups in one of your classes and that you will be working on an important project with your group. First, define social loafing. Second, explain how your teacher could design your project to discourage social loafing.

Research on leadership style has supported the idea that great leaders are born, not created.

Parker is joining a new group that was formed to design a more ergonomic office chair. Parker enjoys sitting in chairs, but he has never designed a chair before. What could the other members of the group do to bring Parker into the loop and make him feel like a valuable member of the team?

According to social facilitation, when performing in front of others, people will perform better at _________ tasks, and worse at _________ tasks.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the first phase of the group socialization process?

Research on brainstorming shows that groups are able to generate double the number of ideas as the same number of individuals working alone.

According to your text, research on transformational leaders has shown all but which of the following?

In many cases, the weakest group member will work harder in a group than they do alone.

To ensure a safe flight, a pilot's communication skills are often just as important as his or her skills at flying a plane.

What Is Social Psychology

Asking and Answering Research Questions

Perceiving Individuals

The Self

Perceiving Groups

Social Identity

Attitudes and Attitude Change

Attitudes and Behavior

Norms and Conformity

Norms and Behavior

Attraction, Relationships, and Love

Aggression and Conflict

Helping and Cooperation

Filters

According to social facilitation, when performing in front of others, people will perform better at _ tasks, and worse at _ tasks.