Question 1

Based on early research by Norman Triplett with racing cyclists, we should expect that people who exercise for half an hour on rowing machines at a gym, among other people, would be more likely to ____ than people who exercise for half an hour on a rowing machine in the privacy of their home.

Accepted Answer

A)  burn more calories
B)  burn less calories
C)  feel a sense of accomplishment
D)  feel a sense of failureE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Of the following people, who will be MOST inspired to perform well simply because others are watching?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jacob, who has low self-esteem
B)  Ayesha, who has high self-esteem
C)  Abdul, who is a narcissist
D)  Koletso, who is high in self-efficacyE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

After decades of research on the effect that others have on task performance, social psychologists have concluded that the presence of others ____.

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A)  almost always improves performance, because it stimulates competition
B)  almost always hinders performance, because it elicits evaluation apprehension
C)  has mixed effects, because it elicits evaluation apprehension
D)  has mixed effects, because it elicits a person's dominant responseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Legitimising myths are explanations that are used to account for ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  inequalities in power (e.g., ethnic disparities in the US) 
B)  random acts of violence and terror
C)  natural wonders and mysteries (e.g.the existence of the universe) 
D)  personal failures or defeats (e.g., why you slept through class) E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

People who have power are more likely to feel positive, pleasant emotions than are people who don't have power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The term ____ refers to a process by which members of a small group remember different kinds of information.

Accepted Answer

A)  transactive memory
B)  groupthink
C)  brainstorming
D)  collective unconsciousE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

A research study on the effects of power found that powerful bosses ____.

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A)  gave workers little credit for the work they did
B)  attributed accomplishments to the workers' motivation and efforts
C)  rated their workers more favourably overall
D)  overestimated their employees' worthE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

What are the pros and cons of diverse groups as opposed to homogeneous groups?

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•Diverse groups: Pros
•Can be more flexi...

Question 9

What is NOT one of the three processes upon which social facilitation depends?

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluation apprehension
B)  distraction
C)  bodily arousal
D)  social loafingE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Humans need to find uniqueness within the context of their group memberships.What structural elements of groups help humans do this?

Accepted Answer

A)  roles
B)  norms
C)  communication patterns
D)  membership applicationsE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Research on diversity in groups indicates that, compared to more homogeneous groups, diverse groups tend to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  be more creative
B)  be more cooperative
C)  have higher group morale
D)  communicate more effectivelyE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Research suggests that, at least in business, the two traits that characterise successful leaders are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  aggressiveness and ambition
B)  modesty and persistence
C)  intelligence and aggressiveness
D)  popularity and ambitionE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

At what status level do we see a person adapting to any situation the MOST?

Accepted Answer

A)  extremely low status
B)  low status
C)  moderate status
D)  high statusE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

It would be most accurate to say that the results of deindividuation are ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  almost always negative
B)  almost always positive
C)  somewhat violent
D)  somewhat erraticE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Khumo has issues with her chemistry instructor.Whenever anyone questions the instructor, the instructor gets very nasty.She also does not care about the circumstances of her students - one time a student was injured in a car accident on the way to the chemistry exam and, even though the student called as soon as possible, the instructor would not let her make up the test or be available outside of class time.The instructor displays the characteristics of a dangerous leader, as listed in your text.What is NOT one these characteristics (but one that is possibly being displayed by the instructor) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  entitled
B)  intolerant of criticism
C)  indifference towards others' problems
D)  dogmaticE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

According to social facilitation theory, for most people, task performance for tasks such as ____ should be enhanced by the presence of others, while task performance for tasks such as ____ should be hindered by the presence of others.

Accepted Answer

A)  washing dishes; walking
B)  solving a difficult math problem; walking
C)  solving a difficult math problem; washing dishes
D)  washing dishes; solving a difficult math problemE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which statement about marriage is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  All known societies have some form of marriage.
B)  All known societies define marriage in a similar fashion.
C)  All known societies use marriage to protect and provide for women.
D)  All known societies rely on the idea of raising a family in defining marriage.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Based on research on social facilitation, we should expect that - all else being equal - children who work on a set of easy puzzles alone will ____ than children who work on the same puzzles side by side in a big group of other children.

Accepted Answer

A)  work more slowly
B)  work more quickly
C)  second-guess themselves less
D)  second-guess themselves moreE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Social psychologists have coined the term ____________________ to refer to loss of self-awareness and loss of individual accountability in a group.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Patterns of binge eating were rarely noted prior to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  1960
B)  1975
C)  1980
D)  1990E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 14: Groups

Which statement about marriage is most accurate?

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Of the following people, who will be MOST inspired to perform well simply because others are watching?

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Humans need to find uniqueness within the context of their group memberships.What structural elements of groups help humans do this?

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What is NOT one of the three processes upon which social facilitation depends?

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People who have power are more likely to feel positive, pleasant emotions than are people who don't have power.

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Based on early research by Norman Triplett with racing cyclists, we should expect that people who exercise for half an hour on rowing machines at a gym, among other people, would be more likely to ____ than people who exercise for half an hour on a rowing machine in the privacy of their home.

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The term ____ refers to a process by which members of a small group remember different kinds of information.

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A research study on the effects of power found that powerful bosses ____.

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Patterns of binge eating were rarely noted prior to ____.

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Legitimising myths are explanations that are used to account for ____.

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At what status level do we see a person adapting to any situation the MOST?

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Research suggests that, at least in business, the two traits that characterise successful leaders are ____.

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It would be most accurate to say that the results of deindividuation are ___.

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Based on research on social facilitation, we should expect that - all else being equal - children who work on a set of easy puzzles alone will ____ than children who work on the same puzzles side by side in a big group of other children.

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After decades of research on the effect that others have on task performance, social psychologists have concluded that the presence of others ____.

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What are the pros and cons of diverse groups as opposed to homogeneous groups?

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Social psychologists have coined the term ____________________ to refer to loss of self-awareness and loss of individual accountability in a group.

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Research on diversity in groups indicates that, compared to more homogeneous groups, diverse groups tend to ____.

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According to social facilitation theory, for most people, task performance for tasks such as should be enhanced by the presence of others, while task performance for tasks such as should be hindered by the presence of others.

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Which statement about marriage is most accurate?

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Of the following people, who will be MOST inspired to perform well simply because others are watching?

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Humans need to find uniqueness within the context of their group memberships.What structural elements of groups help humans do this?

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What is NOT one of the three processes upon which social facilitation depends?

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People who have power are more likely to feel positive, pleasant emotions than are people who don't have power.

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Based on early research by Norman Triplett with racing cyclists, we should expect that people who exercise for half an hour on rowing machines at a gym, among other people, would be more likely to ____ than people who exercise for half an hour on a rowing machine in the privacy of their home.

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The term ____ refers to a process by which members of a small group remember different kinds of information.

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Legitimising myths are explanations that are used to account for ____.

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At what status level do we see a person adapting to any situation the MOST?

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Research suggests that, at least in business, the two traits that characterise successful leaders are ____.

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It would be most accurate to say that the results of deindividuation are ___.

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Based on research on social facilitation, we should expect that - all else being equal - children who work on a set of easy puzzles alone will ____ than children who work on the same puzzles side by side in a big group of other children.

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After decades of research on the effect that others have on task performance, social psychologists have concluded that the presence of others ____.

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What are the pros and cons of diverse groups as opposed to homogeneous groups?

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Social psychologists have coined the term ____________________ to refer to loss of self-awareness and loss of individual accountability in a group.

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Research on diversity in groups indicates that, compared to more homogeneous groups, diverse groups tend to ____.

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According to social facilitation theory, for most people, task performance for tasks such as should be enhanced by the presence of others, while task performance for tasks such as should be hindered by the presence of others.

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