Question 1

What kind of crowds are "black Friday" shoppers and given that classification,what kind of emotions and actions are they likely to display?

Accepted Answer

"Black Friday" shoppers are typically characterized as being highly motivated and determined to find the best deals and discounts on this popular shopping day. They are often described as being part of a large, enthusiastic crowd, willing to wait in long lines and navigate through crowded stores in order to take advantage of the sales.

Given this classification, "Black Friday" shoppers are likely to display emotions of excitement, anticipation, and perhaps even a sense of urgency. They may also exhibit behaviors such as rushing through stores, eagerly searching for specific items, and engaging in competitive behavior to secure the best deals. Additionally, they may experience feelings of satisfaction and accomplishment when they are able to successfully purchase the items they were seeking at a discounted price. Overall, "Black Friday" shoppers are driven by the thrill of the hunt and the satisfaction of scoring a great deal.

Question 2

Use Zimbardo's (1969)theory of deindividuation to explain the results obtained in the study of Halloween trick-or-treaters (Diener et al. ,1976).

Accepted Answer

Zimbardo's theory of deindividuation suggests that when individuals are in a group or crowd, they may experience a loss of self-awareness and a decrease in their sense of personal responsibility. This can lead to a reduction in inhibitions and an increase in impulsive and deviant behavior.

In the study of Halloween trick-or-treaters by Diener et al. (1976), the results can be explained using Zimbardo's theory. The researchers found that children who were in groups were more likely to engage in deviant behavior, such as stealing candy or money, compared to children who were alone. This can be attributed to the deindividuation process, where the children in groups may have felt a decreased sense of personal responsibility and accountability for their actions. They may have also experienced a loss of self-awareness, leading to a reduction in inhibitions and an increase in impulsive behavior.

Overall, the study's results align with Zimbardo's theory of deindividuation, as they demonstrate how being in a group can influence individuals to engage in deviant behavior due to a decreased sense of personal responsibility and self-awareness.

Question 3

Just after the earthquake people were (a)very anxious and (b)very uncertain about the true nature of the situation.According to Rosnow this situation is ripe for

Accepted Answer

A) mob formation. 
B) the spread of rumors. 
C) a collective movement. 
D) crowding. 
A) mob formation. 
B) the spread of rumors. 
C) a collective movement. 
D) crowding. B

Question 4

You read about a group of people who riot after a soccer match.After studying collective behavior,you conclude

Accepted Answer

A) group processes,such as conformity and intergroup dynamics,likely triggered the incident. 
B) the group probably went mad. 
C) the group was probably normless. 
D) the members were like deindividuated. 
A) group processes,such as conformity and intergroup dynamics,likely triggered the incident. 
B) the group probably went mad. 
C) the group was probably normless. 
D) the members were like deindividuated.

Question 5

Emergent norm theory suggests that the best way to keep crowds from engaging in negative behaviors to maintain clear norms that define what behaviors are expected of all members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Milgram,by having a group of confederates stare up at a point on a distant building,discovered people who passed by would also stare up at the same point on the distant building if there were five or more confederates in the stimulus group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When researchers studied trick-or-treaters,they confirmed that the two key ingredients to negative,antisocial behavior were (a)membership in a group and (b)anonymity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The hallmark of the mob is its

Accepted Answer

A) violence. 
B) emotion. 
C) disorganization. 
D) size. 
E) groupmind. 
A) violence. 
B) emotion. 
C) disorganization. 
D) size. 
E) groupmind.

Question 9

Collectives come in many shapes and sizes,but they nonetheless have one defining feature: members are always together in the same physical location.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

___ movements aim to improve institutions whereas ___ movements aim to reverse or slow change.

Accepted Answer

A) Reformist;revolutionary 
B) Revolutionary;reactionary 
C) Communitarian;reactionary 
D) Revolutionary;communitarian 
E) Reformist;reactionary 
A) Reformist;revolutionary 
B) Revolutionary;reactionary 
C) Communitarian;reactionary 
D) Revolutionary;communitarian 
E) Reformist;reactionary

Question 11

Which of the following does NOT fit with the others?

Accepted Answer

A) mobbing 
B) lynch mobs 
C) hooliganism 
D) riots 
E) collective movements 
A) mobbing 
B) lynch mobs 
C) hooliganism 
D) riots 
E) collective movements

Question 12

Riots tend to be examples of intergroup behavior rather than just group behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The results of the study of trick-or-treaters' transgressions on Halloween suggest that deindividuation is greatest when people are anonymous and

Accepted Answer

A) wearing costumes. 
B) children. 
C) not responsible. 
D) members of groups. 
E) both b and d 
A) wearing costumes. 
B) children. 
C) not responsible. 
D) members of groups. 
E) both b and d

Question 14

The Werther syndrome,choreomania,tulipmania,and biting mania are all examples of

Accepted Answer

A) rumors. 
B) psychogenic illness. 
C) rioting. 
D) mass hysteria. 
E) collective consciousness. 
A) rumors. 
B) psychogenic illness. 
C) rioting. 
D) mass hysteria. 
E) collective consciousness.

Question 15

Use the concept of relative deprivation to explain why people join social movements.

Accepted Answer

Relative deprivation refers to the feeli

Question 16

Blumer argued that contagion is more likely when group members display circular reactions rather than interpretative reactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Individuals who join social movements are more likely experiencing fraternal deprivation rather than egoistic deprivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

"The individual breaks away and wants to escape from it because the crowd,as a whole,is endangered.But because he is still stuck in it,he must attack it" (Canetti,1962,p.26).What is being described?

Accepted Answer

A) an acquisitive panic 
B) a riot 
C) a lynch mob 
D) an escape panic 
E) hooliganism 
A) an acquisitive panic 
B) a riot 
C) a lynch mob 
D) an escape panic 
E) hooliganism

Question 19

Convergence theory suggests that individuals who take part in collective movements share some basic similarity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The American Civil Rights movement that sought to change unfair,prejudicial laws was a ___ movement.

Accepted Answer

A) reformist 
B) revolutionary 
C) communitarian 
D) reactionary 
E) regressive 
A) reformist 
B) revolutionary 
C) communitarian 
D) reactionary 
E) regressive

What kind of crowds are "black Friday" shoppers and given that classification,what kind of emotions and actions are they likely to display?

Use Zimbardo's (1969)theory of deindividuation to explain the results obtained in the study of Halloween trick-or-treaters (Diener et al. ,1976).

Just after the earthquake people were (a)very anxious and (b)very uncertain about the true nature of the situation.According to Rosnow this situation is ripe for

You read about a group of people who riot after a soccer match.After studying collective behavior,you conclude

Emergent norm theory suggests that the best way to keep crowds from engaging in negative behaviors to maintain clear norms that define what behaviors are expected of all members.

Milgram,by having a group of confederates stare up at a point on a distant building,discovered people who passed by would also stare up at the same point on the distant building if there were five or more confederates in the stimulus group.

When researchers studied trick-or-treaters,they confirmed that the two key ingredients to negative,antisocial behavior were (a)membership in a group and (b)anonymity.

The hallmark of the mob is its

Collectives come in many shapes and sizes,but they nonetheless have one defining feature: members are always together in the same physical location.

_ movements aim to improve institutions whereas _ movements aim to reverse or slow change.

Which of the following does NOT fit with the others?

Riots tend to be examples of intergroup behavior rather than just group behavior.

The results of the study of trick-or-treaters' transgressions on Halloween suggest that deindividuation is greatest when people are anonymous and

The Werther syndrome,choreomania,tulipmania,and biting mania are all examples of

Use the concept of relative deprivation to explain why people join social movements.

Blumer argued that contagion is more likely when group members display circular reactions rather than interpretative reactions.

Individuals who join social movements are more likely experiencing fraternal deprivation rather than egoistic deprivation.

"The individual breaks away and wants to escape from it because the crowd,as a whole,is endangered.But because he is still stuck in it,he must attack it" (Canetti,1962,p.26).What is being described?

Convergence theory suggests that individuals who take part in collective movements share some basic similarity.

The American Civil Rights movement that sought to change unfair,prejudicial laws was a ___ movement.

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Exam 17: Crowds and Collectives

What kind of crowds are "black Friday" shoppers and given that classification,what kind of emotions and actions are they likely to display?

Use Zimbardo's (1969)theory of deindividuation to explain the results obtained in the study of Halloween trick-or-treaters (Diener et al. ,1976).

Just after the earthquake people were (a)very anxious and (b)very uncertain about the true nature of the situation.According to Rosnow this situation is ripe for

You read about a group of people who riot after a soccer match.After studying collective behavior,you conclude

Emergent norm theory suggests that the best way to keep crowds from engaging in negative behaviors to maintain clear norms that define what behaviors are expected of all members.

Milgram,by having a group of confederates stare up at a point on a distant building,discovered people who passed by would also stare up at the same point on the distant building if there were five or more confederates in the stimulus group.

When researchers studied trick-or-treaters,they confirmed that the two key ingredients to negative,antisocial behavior were (a)membership in a group and (b)anonymity.

The hallmark of the mob is its

Collectives come in many shapes and sizes,but they nonetheless have one defining feature: members are always together in the same physical location.

___ movements aim to improve institutions whereas ___ movements aim to reverse or slow change.

Which of the following does NOT fit with the others?

Riots tend to be examples of intergroup behavior rather than just group behavior.

The results of the study of trick-or-treaters' transgressions on Halloween suggest that deindividuation is greatest when people are anonymous and

The Werther syndrome,choreomania,tulipmania,and biting mania are all examples of

Use the concept of relative deprivation to explain why people join social movements.

Blumer argued that contagion is more likely when group members display circular reactions rather than interpretative reactions.

Individuals who join social movements are more likely experiencing fraternal deprivation rather than egoistic deprivation.

"The individual breaks away and wants to escape from it because the crowd,as a whole,is endangered.But because he is still stuck in it,he must attack it" (Canetti,1962,p.26).What is being described?

Convergence theory suggests that individuals who take part in collective movements share some basic similarity.

The American Civil Rights movement that sought to change unfair,prejudicial laws was a ___ movement.

An Introduction to Group Dynamics

Studying Groups

Inclusion and Identity

Formation

Cohesion and Development

Structure

Influence

Power

Leadership

Performance

Teams

Decision Making

Conflict

Intergroup Relations

Groups in Context

Growth and Change

Filters

_ movements aim to improve institutions whereas _ movements aim to reverse or slow change.