Question 1

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) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

In which of the following situations would the social facilitation effect most likely occur?

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A)  A weak batter hitting a home run in front of a large crowd of fans
B)  An inexperienced babysitter getting a young child to behave in a busy shopping mall
C)  A new graduate being interviewed for a job by eight high-level executives
D)  A top student excelling in a public spelling beeE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

In one study,women who donned white nurses' uniforms and were made anonymous became __________ than when their names and personal identities were emphasized.

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A)  less sympathetic to patients' needs
B)  more sympathetic to patients' needs
C)  less aggressive in administering shock
D)  more aggressive in administering shockE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following is most likely to occur under conditions of deindividuation?

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A)  police cooperation
B)  respect for a referee during a Stanley Cup game
C)  stealing
D)  group cooperation among membersE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

Lee scored 99th percentile in the verbal portion of the SAT.She loves to put her verbal skills to use in solving anagrams.Lee would most likely perform at her best

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A)  alone.
B)  in the mere presence of others also solving anagrams.
C)  after receiving positive feedback.
D)  after receiving negative feedback.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Riots and violence that have been known to accompany championship sports games (both wins and losses) provide an example of how being in a crowd can lead to _____________________.

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A)  deindividuation.
B)  social loafing.
C)  groupthink.
D)  group polarization.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Research by Vorauer and Ratner (1996) demonstrated that people wanting to begin a relationship often wait for a positive cue from the other person.Because of ___________,sometimes this cue never comes and a relationship is not formed.

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A)  social desirability
B)  impression management
C)  informational social influence
D)  pluralistic ignoranceE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

According to the text,what group process may have contributed to the killing of two Somali boys by Airborne officers in 1993?

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A)  social facilitation
B)  the free-rider effect
C)  deindividuation
D)  social loafingE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of a group?

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A)  Two or more people belong to it.
B)  Its members influence one another.
C)  Its members perceive one another as "us."
D)  Members always have to be in physical proximity of each other.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

In which of the following groups is deindividuation least likely to occur?

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A)  In a jury where a guilty verdict requires unanimous agreement
B)  At a Ku Klux Klan rally where new members are being inducted
C)  In a high school pep rally attended by almost all students
D)  In the audience at a Canada Day paradeE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Compared to self-aware people,deindividuated people are

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A)  less responsive to the situation.
B)  less likely to act without thinking about their own values.
C)  less self-regulated.
D)  more restrained.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Which of the following circumstances inhibits people from becoming deindividuated?

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A)  They are immersed in a large group.
B)  They are physically anonymous.
C)  They are involved in arousing,distracting activities.
D)  They have personal goals.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Tina is excellent at organizing her employees,setting goals,and focusing on achieving those goals for the company.Tina excels in

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A)  social leadership.
B)  laissez faire leadership.
C)  task leadership.
D)  masculine leadership.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

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 shooting his classmates
D)  A neighbour who recently moved outE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Studies of athletes have found an advantage for home teams in that they win about 6 in 10 games.According to the research in your text,which statement is the best explanation as to why this might this be so?

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A)  Athletes feel more comfortable on their "home turf" and are more relaxed.
B)  Athletes perform well-practiced skills,which explains why they perform best when energized by a supportive crowd.
C)  Athletes are not performing their dominant response when they are playing another team who has the home advantage.
D)  Athletes are overly stressed by performing in front of their own fans,and this pressure causes their performance to only be slightly above chance.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

The presence of others would least likely improve performance in

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A)  playing chess.
B)  weight lifting.
C)  running.
D)  the broad jump.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

"It was such an exciting game," your friend insists."We were all shouting and clapping together,everyone was in sync.When our team won,I realized I was jumping up and down,screaming,right along with everyone else.I don't know what got into me!" Your friend's reactions best illustrate the process of

Accepted Answer

A)  social facilitation.
B)  risky shift.
C)  deindividuation.
D)  groupthink.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Face-to-face brainstorming generates

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A)  more creative ideas than do the same people working alone.
B)  less creative ideas than do the same people working alone.
C)  group productivity.
D)  group cohesiveness.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

John favours the death penalty.In discussing this issue with some like-minded classmates,he hears arguments for this position that he'd never considered before.After discussion,his opinion is more extreme.In this example,this outcome is best explained by

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

According to your text,a minority group of one

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A)  often has a huge impact.
B)  has no chance of influencing a majority.
C)  is usually well-respected.
D)  often becomes a "great person" leader.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 7: Group Influence

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of a group?

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Compared to self-aware people,deindividuated people are

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Riots and violence that have been known to accompany championship sports games (both wins and losses) provide an example of how being in a crowd can lead to _____________________.

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According to your text,a minority group of one

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"It was such an exciting game," your friend insists."We were all shouting and clapping together,everyone was in sync.When our team won,I realized I was jumping up and down,screaming,right along with everyone else.I don't know what got into me!" Your friend's reactions best illustrate the process of

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The presence of others would least likely improve performance in

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Studies of athletes have found an advantage for home teams in that they win about 6 in 10 games.According to the research in your text,which statement is the best explanation as to why this might this be so?

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In one study,women who donned white nurses' uniforms and were made anonymous became __________ than when their names and personal identities were emphasized.

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According to the text,what group process may have contributed to the killing of two Somali boys by Airborne officers in 1993?

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In which of the following situations would the social facilitation effect most likely occur?

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Research by Vorauer and Ratner (1996) demonstrated that people wanting to begin a relationship often wait for a positive cue from the other person.Because of ___________,sometimes this cue never comes and a relationship is not formed.

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Lee scored 99th percentile in the verbal portion of the SAT.She loves to put her verbal skills to use in solving anagrams.Lee would most likely perform at her best

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Face-to-face brainstorming generates

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Tina is excellent at organizing her employees,setting goals,and focusing on achieving those goals for the company.Tina excels in

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

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John favours the death penalty.In discussing this issue with some like-minded classmates,he hears arguments for this position that he'd never considered before.After discussion,his opinion is more extreme.In this example,this outcome is best explained by

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Research indicates that minorities are most influential when they

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Which of the following circumstances inhibits people from becoming deindividuated?

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In which of the following groups is deindividuation least likely to occur?

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Which of the following is most likely to occur under conditions of deindividuation?

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