Exam 9: The Power of the Group

The extent to which a group is connected refers to the_________ of a group.

Group membership is always intentional.

In a study conducted by Zimbardo and colleagues, participants were directed to decide how much shock to administer to another 'subject' in the study. Participants either wore hoods that obscured their face or remained uncovered. Researchers found that:

The three antecedent conditions associated with deindividuation are anonymity, arousal, and_________.

Briefly describe the four primary social decision schemes that are employed in various situations.

Are you likely to perform better or worse in the presence of other people? Using the theory of social facilitation, explain why at times performance increases and at other times performance decreases in the presence of others.

Which of the following represents an example of social facilitation?

If you wanted to be part of the best performing group at your company, you would likely want what type of leader to run your office?

Women are more prone to social loafing than men.

Research suggests that if you are unable to achieve your goals and feel frustrated, you might do which of the following?

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a factor that may lead to increased arousal?

What is a proposed reason why sports teams have a tendency to lose critical games more often on their home turf?

Which theory argues that conflict stems from competition for limited resources (e.g., money)?

Compare and contrast how men and women leaders are viewed by society. Describe research evidence presented in your textbook to support your answer.

You are attending a school football game with thousands of other university students. The official makes a bad call and people begin to protest by throwing things onto the field. You begin to follow the crowd and throw things as well. Your behaviour illustrates an example of_______.

You see a driver on the highway weaving in and out lanes of traffic and driving rather erratically. You make the assumption that this person is a crazy driver who has no regard for the safety of others. However, you are unaware that he is furiously trying to get his sick daughter the hospital. In this instance you have engaged in which of the following?

Decreasing self-awareness increases the likelihood of deindividuation.

According to your textbook, one suggested way of reducing or avoiding the hostile attribution bias and the reactions that go along with it is to:

Name and describe the three factors that may lead to arousal.

Which of the following is NOT a means of resolving conflict with bargaining?