Exam 8: Group Processes

Chad notices that his dog runs faster at the dog park than in the back yard. What best explains this

James always performs worse in front of an audience, no matter how difficult or simple the task. This is best explained by the evaluation apprehension hypothesis.

What is the sense or impression of how we uniquely fit into a larger group

List and define Fiedler's leadership types. Then provide an example of a case in which each leader type would prove to be the most effective.

During the recital, Eva's performance on the simple piece improved, but performance of the difficult piece suffered. What best describes this phenomenon

The fear of rejection may be powerful in part due to the potential loss of all the advantages groups give us was theorized by ______.

Reggie emphasizes the importance of the group goals and consistently exhorts the group to be dedicated to each other and the team mission. What best describes his leadership style

Lena always performs worse for an audience. This would best be explained by which of the following

Part of what keeps people with a minority opinion silent is the false impression that others do not share your private perspective. What is the name for this

Roberta is closer to her office mate than the graduate student across the hall. Briefly explain why this is so.

Addie joined a stamp-collecting group so she could learn more about rare and valuable stamps. Which best explains why she joined the group

Quinn is the first to arrive at work and the last to leave. He is industrious throughout the day. This would suggest that Quinn is high in which of the following personality traits

Which of the following is an example of comparative social psychology

The team that lost at tug-of-war had a difficult time making sure everyone pulled at once. This difficulty is best described as ______.

Explain how a group can provide a sense of identity. Give at least two examples.

Dr. Griffin is a different type of leader in the classroom than as sponsor of the youth group. This seems to enforce the contingency theory of leadership.

Studying human social behavior by comparing it with nonhuman animals is called what

______ is a personality trait that includes a striving for achievement, attention to detail, and a sense of responsibility.

Which person is likely to be most committed to the group