Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a determinant of minority influence?

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A)  consistency
B)  self-confidence
C)  illusions of morality
D)  detection from the majorityE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Initial research on risk taking found that group discussion leads to

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A)  more caution than individuals would take.
B)  more risk than the average individual would take.
C)  enhanced group members' initial leaning.
D)  group moderation.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

You are hesitant to ask questions in class because you assume everyone else understands and you would therefore seem foolish.Your thinking best exemplifies

Accepted Answer

A)  groupthink.
B)  pluralistic ignorance.
C)  social loafing.
D)  self-handicapping.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Wright (2003) suggested that the Internet is an effective means to rally like-minded people and mobilize lethal consequences,such as recruiting individuals for terror organizations.Which concept in social psychology best explains this trend?

Accepted Answer

A)  group polarization
B)  pluralistic ignorance
C)  social loafing
D)  social facilitationE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Research indicates that minorities are most influential when they

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A)  make use of two-sided rather than one-sided appeals.
B)  unswervingly stick to their position.
C)  argue positions that are greatly discrepant from the majority position.
D)  show respect for the majority position.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a prescriptive strategy to prevent groupthink from developing?

Accepted Answer

A)  One or more members should be assigned the position of devil's advocate.
B)  Group members should be kept together as one unit and not divided into separate discussion subgroups.
C)  Outsiders should attend the meetings and challenge the group's views.
D)  After reaching a preliminary decision,the group should call a second-chance meeting and ask each member to express remaining doubts.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

One effect of deindividuation is

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A)  diminished self-restraint.
B)  increased self-awareness.
C)  social facilitation.
D)  a risky shift.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Research on group polarization began with the erroneous conclusion that group discussion leads to

Accepted Answer

A)  more caution than individuals would take.
B)  more risk than the average individual would take.
C)  enhanced group members' initial leaning.
D)  group moderation.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

In a study by Latané and his colleagues (1979) ,participants were asked to shout and clap as loud as possible.Participants produced the most noise when they

Accepted Answer

A)  thought they were shouting alone.
B)  thought there was one other person shouting with them.
C)  thought there were five other people shouting with them.
D)  were not feeling any evaluation apprehension.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Which one of the following is NOT an explanation for group polarization?

Accepted Answer

A)  informational influence
B)  normative influence
C)  social facilitation
D)  desire to be acceptedE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

According to social psychologists,a group exists when two or more people interact with and influence each other,and

Accepted Answer

A)  are also in the same place.
B)  also work together.
C)  also perceive themselves as "us."
D)  also facilitate each other.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

People who are made self-aware by acting in front of a mirror or TV camera have been found to

Accepted Answer

A)  exhibit increased self-confidence.
B)  behave more consistently with their attitudes.
C)  be less thoughtful in analyzing complex social issues.
D)  be more vulnerable to persuasive appeals that run counter to social norms.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which statement represents a symptom of groupthink?

Accepted Answer

A)  Group members feel that they are on the brink of making a bad decision.
B)  Members question the morality of their proposed solution.
C)  Everyone in the group seems to agree with everyone else.
D)  Deviants surface in the group and disrupt discussion.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Because of the relationship between crowding and arousal,you are likely to _______ on a difficult exam in a densely packed classroom.

Accepted Answer

A)  do well
B)  do poorly
C)  do average
D)  skip questionsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

On Halloween night,Diener and her colleagues (1976) conducted a study of trick-or-treat theft at homes scattered throughout the Seattle area.Given a chance to steal candy,the children who were _______ were most likely to commit transgressions.

Accepted Answer

A)  anonymous and alone
B)  anonymous and in a group
C)  frustrated and alone
D)  frustrated and in a groupE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Maggie favors the death penalty.In discussing this issue with some like-minded classmates,she hears arguments for this position that she has never considered before.After the discussion,her opinion is more extreme.This outcome is best explained by

Accepted Answer

A)  informational influence processes.
B)  normative influence processes.
C)  the reactance theory.
D)  the social comparison theory.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Which class are you MOST likely to enjoy?

Accepted Answer

A)  a class of 40 people in a room that holds 45 people
B)  a class of 30 people in a room that holds 100 people
C)  a class of 100 people in a room that holds 250 people
D)  a class of 10 people in a room that holds 50 peopleE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

All of these issues contribute to deindividuation EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  group size.
B)  physical anonymity.
C)  arousing activities.
D)  individual values.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Social loafing can be minimized if

Accepted Answer

A)  rewards for work are divided equally.
B)  the task requires dominant responses.
C)  individuals are identifiable.
D)  people work with co-workers rather than friends.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

According to Johnson (2006) ,different groups help us meet different needs EXCEPT to

Accepted Answer

A)  affiliate.
B)  achieve.
C)  gain social identity.
D)  set group norms.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Exam 8: Group Influence

Research indicates that minorities are most influential when they

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One effect of deindividuation is

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Which one of the following is NOT an explanation for group polarization?

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Which class are you MOST likely to enjoy?

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Maggie favors the death penalty.In discussing this issue with some like-minded classmates,she hears arguments for this position that she has never considered before.After the discussion,her opinion is more extreme.This outcome is best explained by

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Initial research on risk taking found that group discussion leads to

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According to social psychologists,a group exists when two or more people interact with and influence each other,and

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Social loafing can be minimized if

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According to Johnson (2006) ,different groups help us meet different needs EXCEPT to

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Research on group polarization began with the erroneous conclusion that group discussion leads to

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Because of the relationship between crowding and arousal,you are likely to _______ on a difficult exam in a densely packed classroom.

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All of these issues contribute to deindividuation EXCEPT

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You are hesitant to ask questions in class because you assume everyone else understands and you would therefore seem foolish.Your thinking best exemplifies

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On Halloween night,Diener and her colleagues (1976) conducted a study of trick-or-treat theft at homes scattered throughout the Seattle area.Given a chance to steal candy,the children who were _______ were most likely to commit transgressions.

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Which of the following is NOT a prescriptive strategy to prevent groupthink from developing?

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Which of the following is NOT a determinant of minority influence?

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Wright (2003) suggested that the Internet is an effective means to rally like-minded people and mobilize lethal consequences,such as recruiting individuals for terror organizations.Which concept in social psychology best explains this trend?

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Which statement represents a symptom of groupthink?

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People who are made self-aware by acting in front of a mirror or TV camera have been found to

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In a study by Latané and his colleagues (1979) ,participants were asked to shout and clap as loud as possible.Participants produced the most noise when they

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