Question 1

Researchers distinguish between the subjective experience of crowding and

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A)  sensory overload 
B)  subjective density 
C)  deindividuation 
D)  social density 
A)  sensory overload 
B)  subjective density 
C)  deindividuation 
D)  social density

Question 2

Describe Janis' suggestions for combating groupthink.

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Janis suggests several strategies for co

Question 3

A professor assigns students to complete a group project but is concerned about the possibility of social loafing. Define social loafing and describe two strategies the professor might use for minimizing loafing.

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Social loafing is the phenomenon where i

Question 4

Describe the phenomenon known as group polarization. How is it different from the original concept of risky shift?

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Group polarization is a phenomenon in wh

Question 5

According to Zajonc, whether the increased drive state (resulting from being in the presence of others) improves or impedes an individual's performance depends on the

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A)  level of motivation 
B)  setting in which the task takes place 
C)  nature of the observer 
D)  nature of the task 
A)  level of motivation 
B)  setting in which the task takes place 
C)  nature of the observer 
D)  nature of the task

Question 6

Results of the Trucking Game studies demonstrate the tendency of Americans to ________.

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The answer of Results of the Trucking Game studies demonstrate...

Question 7

Your friend is appearing in a play that opens tomorrow night. He is concerned about possibly forgetting his lines and asks your opinion. Based on your knowledge of social facilitation, your first question to him is

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A)  "How big is the theater?" 
B)  "Is the play a comedy or a drama?" 
C)  "How well do you know your lines?" 
D)  "Do most of your lines occur when you are onstage alone or when other actors Are present?" 
A)  "How big is the theater?" 
B)  "Is the play a comedy or a drama?" 
C)  "How well do you know your lines?" 
D)  "Do most of your lines occur when you are onstage alone or when other actors Are present?"

Question 8

________ theory attempts to explain the creation of status differences in groups.

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The answer of ________ theory attempts to explain the creation...

Question 9

Fiedler's ________ model of leadership effectiveness identifies two styles of leadership.

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The answer of Fiedler's ________ model of leadership effectiveness identifies...

Question 10

Early work on the risky shift phenomenon was later revised to reflect the fact that group discussion

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A)  always produces wise and rational decisions 
B)  has no effect on decision making 
C)  leads to more conservative decisions 
D)  leads to more extreme decisions 
A)  always produces wise and rational decisions 
B)  has no effect on decision making 
C)  leads to more conservative decisions 
D)  leads to more extreme decisions

Question 11

Most theories of crowding emphasize

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A)  childhood experiences 
B)  cognitive processes 
C)  biological predispositions 
D)  emotional responses 
A)  childhood experiences 
B)  cognitive processes 
C)  biological predispositions 
D)  emotional responses

Question 12

In a typical game of "Prisoner's Dilemma,"____ of the choices made by the players are cooperative.

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A)  none 
B)  about one-third 
C)  more than half 
D)  all 
A)  none 
B)  about one-third 
C)  more than half 
D)  all

Question 13

A key factor in deindividuation is ________.

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The answer of A key factor in deindividuation is ________....

Question 14

Group members spend considerably ________ time discussing shared than nonshared information.

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The answer of Group members spend considerably ________ time discussing...

Question 15

The presence of others facilitates performance on complex but not simple tasks.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Latane suggests that social impact can be compared to

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A)  the waves in the ocean 
B)  light falling onto a surface 
C)  wind currents 
D)  the law of gravity 
A)  the waves in the ocean 
B)  light falling onto a surface 
C)  wind currents 
D)  the law of gravity

Question 17

At basketball practice John is a good free-throw shooter. He shoots his free-throws even better in actual games. John's behavior illustrates social

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A)  loafing 
B)  facilitation 
C)  inhibition 
D)  impact theory 
A)  loafing 
B)  facilitation 
C)  inhibition 
D)  impact theory

Question 18

You are organizing a large political rally, and you are concerned about controlling the crowd's behavior. Explain how deindividuation is relevant to your situation. How might you prevent deindividuation in this situation?

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Deindividuation is the phenomenon in whi

Question 19

Describe social impact theory. Be sure to identify the three characteristics that determine the impact others have on us.

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Social impact theory is a theory develop

Question 20

________ is a situation in which the most rewarding short-term choice for an individual will ultimately lead to negative outcomes for all concerned.

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A)  an additive task 
B)  competitive interdependence 
C)  evaluation apprehension 
D)  a social dilemma 
A)  an additive task 
B)  competitive interdependence 
C)  evaluation apprehension 
D)  a social dilemma

Researchers distinguish between the subjective experience of crowding and

Describe Janis' suggestions for combating groupthink.

A professor assigns students to complete a group project but is concerned about the possibility of social loafing. Define social loafing and describe two strategies the professor might use for minimizing loafing.

Describe the phenomenon known as group polarization. How is it different from the original concept of risky shift?

According to Zajonc, whether the increased drive state (resulting from being in the presence of others) improves or impedes an individual's performance depends on the

Results of the Trucking Game studies demonstrate the tendency of Americans to ________.

Your friend is appearing in a play that opens tomorrow night. He is concerned about possibly forgetting his lines and asks your opinion. Based on your knowledge of social facilitation, your first question to him is

________ theory attempts to explain the creation of status differences in groups.

Fiedler's ________ model of leadership effectiveness identifies two styles of leadership.

Early work on the risky shift phenomenon was later revised to reflect the fact that group discussion

Most theories of crowding emphasize

In a typical game of "Prisoner's Dilemma,"____ of the choices made by the players are cooperative.

A key factor in deindividuation is ________.

Group members spend considerably ________ time discussing shared than nonshared information.

The presence of others facilitates performance on complex but not simple tasks.

Latane suggests that social impact can be compared to

At basketball practice John is a good free-throw shooter. He shoots his free-throws even better in actual games. John's behavior illustrates social

You are organizing a large political rally, and you are concerned about controlling the crowd's behavior. Explain how deindividuation is relevant to your situation. How might you prevent deindividuation in this situation?

Describe social impact theory. Be sure to identify the three characteristics that determine the impact others have on us.

________ is a situation in which the most rewarding short-term choice for an individual will ultimately lead to negative outcomes for all concerned.

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Exam 10: Behavior in Groups

Researchers distinguish between the subjective experience of crowding and

Describe Janis' suggestions for combating groupthink.

A professor assigns students to complete a group project but is concerned about the possibility of social loafing. Define social loafing and describe two strategies the professor might use for minimizing loafing.

Describe the phenomenon known as group polarization. How is it different from the original concept of risky shift?

According to Zajonc, whether the increased drive state (resulting from being in the presence of others) improves or impedes an individual's performance depends on the

Results of the Trucking Game studies demonstrate the tendency of Americans to ________.

Your friend is appearing in a play that opens tomorrow night. He is concerned about possibly forgetting his lines and asks your opinion. Based on your knowledge of social facilitation, your first question to him is

________ theory attempts to explain the creation of status differences in groups.

Fiedler's ________ model of leadership effectiveness identifies two styles of leadership.

Early work on the risky shift phenomenon was later revised to reflect the fact that group discussion

Most theories of crowding emphasize

In a typical game of "Prisoner's Dilemma,"____ of the choices made by the players are cooperative.

A key factor in deindividuation is ________.

Group members spend considerably ________ time discussing shared than nonshared information.

The presence of others facilitates performance on complex but not simple tasks.

Latane suggests that social impact can be compared to

At basketball practice John is a good free-throw shooter. He shoots his free-throws even better in actual games. John's behavior illustrates social

You are organizing a large political rally, and you are concerned about controlling the crowd's behavior. Explain how deindividuation is relevant to your situation. How might you prevent deindividuation in this situation?

Describe social impact theory. Be sure to identify the three characteristics that determine the impact others have on us.

________ is a situation in which the most rewarding short-term choice for an individual will ultimately lead to negative outcomes for all concerned.

Theories and Methods in Social Psychology

Person Perception

Social Cognition

The Self

Attitudes and Attitude Change

Prejudice

Social Influence

Interpersonal Attraction

Personal Relationships

Gender

Helping Behavior

Aggression

Social Psychology and Health

Social Psychology and the Law

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