Question 1

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

Question 2

,it is human nature to want to evaluate our opinions by

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A)   comparing ourselves with others.
B)   designing everyday tests of validity.
C)   engaging in frequent introspection.
D)   actively studying the results of scientific research.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Group polarization occurs when group discussion _______ group members' initial inclinations.

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A)   challenges
B)   reverses
C)   neutralizes
D)   strengthensE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

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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A)   groupthink.
B)   pluralistic ignorance.
C)   social loafing.
D)   self-handicapping.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

Social comparison is more likely to sway responses on

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A)   issues that have a factual element.
B)   moderate, rather than severe, issues.
C)   value-laden judgments.
D)   complex, rather than simple issues.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which two symptoms of groupthink lead group members to overestimate their group's right and might?

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A)   rationalization and conformity pressure
B)   rationalization and a stereotyped view of the opponent
C)   an illusion of invulnerability and self-censorship
D)   an illusion of invulnerability and an unquestioned belief in the group's moralityE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Students who join extracurricular groups on campus tend to find their attitudes regarding the groups' purpose increase if they stay in the group.This is an example of

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A)   social facilitation.
B)   groupthink.
C)   minority influence.
D)   group polarization.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Describe the ways to prevent groupthink.

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Question 9

According to social comparison theory,we are most persuaded by

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A)   experts.
B)   people in our reference group.
C)   people who hold opinions which are different than ours.
D)   leaders.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following comments is most likely to be made in a group characterized by groupthink?

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A)   "We have been in agreement on matters in the past and I hope that will continue."
B)   "Joe, why don't you play devil's advocate and challenge the course of action most of us seem to prefer?"
C)   "I think we need some outsiders to come in and critique our decision before we proceed."
D)   "We have made some stupid mistakes in the past. Let's work carefully to not make the same errors again."E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

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

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A)   informational influence
B)   normative influence
C)   social facilitation
D)   desire to be acceptedE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Individuals who believe that physician-assisted suicides should be legalized meet to discuss the issue.Research on group interaction suggests that after the discussion the individuals will be

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A)   more likely to question the wisdom of legalizing physician-assisted suicides.
B)   even more convinced that physician-assisted suicides should be legalized.
C)   sharply divided over whether physician-assisted suicides should be legalized.
D)   opposed to the legalization of physician-assisted suicides.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

A false impression of what other people are thinking,feeling or responding is what social psychologists call

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A)   an imaginary audience.
B)   social comparison.
C)   pluralistic ignorance.
D)   groupthink.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

What underlying processes help to explain the occurrence of group polarization?

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A)   informational influences and normative influences
B)   minority influences and social facilitation
C)   psychological reactance and deindividuation
D)   social comparison and self-censorshipE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

According to the text,groupthink symptoms can be viewed as a form of dissonance reduction as group members

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A)   try to maintain their positive group feelings.
B)   try to persuade other group members of their opinions.
C)   underestimate their group's might.
D)   discuss their group's vulnerability.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of group polarization in one's community?

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A)   gang delinquency
B)   cheering wildly at a football game
C)   an isolated, troubled teenager being aggressive towards his classmates
D)   a looting mobE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

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

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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) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

Describe how normative and informational influence processes can help us understand group polarization.

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