Question 1

What is one way that groups provide a sense of individual identity

Accepted Answer

A)  allowing us to make social comparisons 
B)  social support 
C)  safety 
D)  meaningful information 
A)  allowing us to make social comparisons 
B)  social support 
C)  safety 
D)  meaningful information

Question 2

Discuss how the mere presence hypothesis explains performance in front of groups. Provide one human and one animal example.

Accepted Answer

The mere presence hypothesis suggests th

Question 3

Miguel noticed that he made more free-throws when practicing with his friends than when practicing alone. What best explains this

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluation apprehension hypothesis 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  agreeableness 
D)  social facilitation 
A)  evaluation apprehension hypothesis 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  agreeableness 
D)  social facilitation

Question 4

Continuing a harmful relationship because of previous investments of time, effort, and resources is an example of which of the following

Accepted Answer

A)  rejection sensitivity 
B)  escalation trap 
C)  maltreatment effects 
D)  hazing 
A)  rejection sensitivity 
B)  escalation trap 
C)  maltreatment effects 
D)  hazing

Question 5

What is one explanation for the mixed results of the brainstorming study with the advertising personnel employed by the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company

Accepted Answer

A)  groupthink 
B)  pluralistic ignorance 
C)  diffusion of responsibility 
D)  wisdom of crowds 
A)  groupthink 
B)  pluralistic ignorance 
C)  diffusion of responsibility 
D)  wisdom of crowds

Question 6

Ethan always does what he enjoys and doesn't worry much about how others will react. Ethan is low in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive dissonance 
B)  rejection sensitivity 
C)  attachment 
D)  dependence 
A)  cognitive dissonance 
B)  rejection sensitivity 
C)  attachment 
D)  dependence

Question 7

The rowing crew lost the competition because they had difficulty synchronizing their strokes. What best describes this problem

Accepted Answer

A)  social loafing 
B)  process loss 
C)  coordination loss 
D)  free riders 
A)  social loafing 
B)  process loss 
C)  coordination loss 
D)  free riders

Question 8

Among college students, how likely diffusion of responsibility happens when students get to grade one another

Accepted Answer

A)  more likely 
B)  less likely 
C)  not at all likely 
D)  about the same 
A)  more likely 
B)  less likely 
C)  not at all likely 
D)  about the same

Question 9

Kelly called herself as a "band geek" and a lot of her self-esteem seemed caught up in concept. Kelly is likely an enthusiastic band member because it provides her with ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  social support 
B)  sense of identity 
C)  safety 
D)  meaningful information 
A)  social support 
B)  sense of identity 
C)  safety 
D)  meaningful information

Question 10

This is when a group establishes arbitrary rituals for new members that may cause physical or emotional harm.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive dissonance 
B)  maltreatment effects 
C)  hazing 
D)  Stockholm syndrome 
A)  cognitive dissonance 
B)  maltreatment effects 
C)  hazing 
D)  Stockholm syndrome

Question 11

The phenomenon when group norms become powerful influences because of the fear of social rejection and ostracism.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive dissonance 
B)  escalation trap 
C)  rejection sensitivity 
D)  sunken cost fallacy 
A)  cognitive dissonance 
B)  escalation trap 
C)  rejection sensitivity 
D)  sunken cost fallacy

Question 12

The members to the Lewis and Clark expedition formed bonds as they both suffered and celebrated together. What is this phenomenon called

Accepted Answer

A)  social support 
B)  sense of identity 
C)  safety 
D)  group cohesiveness 
A)  social support 
B)  sense of identity 
C)  safety 
D)  group cohesiveness

Question 13

Groups are important to us because they provide advantages like resource sharing in times of scarcity. What is this type of advantage

Accepted Answer

A)  evolutionary 
B)  group cohesiveness 
C)  social support 
D)  sense of identity 
A)  evolutionary 
B)  group cohesiveness 
C)  social support 
D)  sense of identity

Question 14

What explanation says that our anxiety about being judged by others is what causes physiological arousal and consequential changes in behavior

Accepted Answer

A)  mere presence hypothesis 
B)  coordination loss 
C)  evaluation apprehension hypothesis 
D)  process loss 
A)  mere presence hypothesis 
B)  coordination loss 
C)  evaluation apprehension hypothesis 
D)  process loss

Question 15

Paige is rude and inconsiderate. Her coworkers avoid working with her. Paige is high in which of the following personality traits

Accepted Answer

A)  agreeableness 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  openness 
D)  extroversion 
A)  agreeableness 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  openness 
D)  extroversion

Question 16

Who is the best example of a transformational leader

Accepted Answer

A)  Anna, who comes in with a list of prioritized activities 
B)  Brad, who checks in with the emotional state of the team 
C)  Catherine, who promises bonuses if the job is finished on time 
D)  David, who encourages everyone to work hard as a team 
A)  Anna, who comes in with a list of prioritized activities 
B)  Brad, who checks in with the emotional state of the team 
C)  Catherine, who promises bonuses if the job is finished on time 
D)  David, who encourages everyone to work hard as a team

Question 17

Many long-lasting music groups are comprised of family members. The existing family bonds could increase which of the following

Accepted Answer

A)  group cohesiveness 
B)  social support 
C)  sense of identity 
D)  meaningful information 
A)  group cohesiveness 
B)  social support 
C)  sense of identity 
D)  meaningful information

Question 18

Why do fearful people tend to cluster together

Accepted Answer

A)  The extra body heat relaxes them. 
B)  They are looking for comfort. 
C)  They feel safer because they can band together against threat. 
D)  Misery loves company. 
A)  The extra body heat relaxes them. 
B)  They are looking for comfort. 
C)  They feel safer because they can band together against threat. 
D)  Misery loves company.

Question 19

______ is the reduction of effort in group settings that comes from a lack of motivation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Coordination loss 
B)  Diffusion of responsibility 
C)  Social loafing 
D)  Process loss 
A)  Coordination loss 
B)  Diffusion of responsibility 
C)  Social loafing 
D)  Process loss

Question 20

Individuals enter a group meeting leaning toward a risky investment. They will likely emerge from the meeting agreeing on an even riskier investment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Group Processes

What is one way that groups provide a sense of individual identity

Discuss how the mere presence hypothesis explains performance in front of groups. Provide one human and one animal example.

Miguel noticed that he made more free-throws when practicing with his friends than when practicing alone. What best explains this

Continuing a harmful relationship because of previous investments of time, effort, and resources is an example of which of the following

What is one explanation for the mixed results of the brainstorming study with the advertising personnel employed by the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company

Ethan always does what he enjoys and doesn't worry much about how others will react. Ethan is low in ______.

The rowing crew lost the competition because they had difficulty synchronizing their strokes. What best describes this problem

Among college students, how likely diffusion of responsibility happens when students get to grade one another

Kelly called herself as a "band geek" and a lot of her self-esteem seemed caught up in concept. Kelly is likely an enthusiastic band member because it provides her with ______.

This is when a group establishes arbitrary rituals for new members that may cause physical or emotional harm.

The phenomenon when group norms become powerful influences because of the fear of social rejection and ostracism.

The members to the Lewis and Clark expedition formed bonds as they both suffered and celebrated together. What is this phenomenon called

Groups are important to us because they provide advantages like resource sharing in times of scarcity. What is this type of advantage

What explanation says that our anxiety about being judged by others is what causes physiological arousal and consequential changes in behavior

Paige is rude and inconsiderate. Her coworkers avoid working with her. Paige is high in which of the following personality traits

Who is the best example of a transformational leader

Many long-lasting music groups are comprised of family members. The existing family bonds could increase which of the following

Why do fearful people tend to cluster together

______ is the reduction of effort in group settings that comes from a lack of motivation.

Individuals enter a group meeting leaning toward a risky investment. They will likely emerge from the meeting agreeing on an even riskier investment.

An Introduction to Social Psychology

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