Cooperation vs Competition in Classroom

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According to Sattler & Kerr (1991), how did hearing statements about cooperation affect the participants' behavior?

  • They became more competitive and less cooperative
  • They became disinterested in the game
  • They became less competitive and more cooperative (correct)
  • They became equally competitive and cooperative

How does group size typically affect cooperation according to the text?

  • Cooperation is not affected by group size
  • Cooperation decreases in larger groups due to decreased identifiability of each person's behavior (correct)
  • Cooperation increases in larger groups due to a sense of anonymity
  • Cooperation remains constant regardless of group size

What is the concept of evaluation apprehension mentioned in the text related to?

  • Anxiety about group dynamics
  • Anxiety about being judged by others (correct)
  • Anxiety about performing poorly in a task
  • Anxiety about competition

According to Latane et al (1979), how does the level of noise produced per person change in larger groups?

<p>It drops significantly in larger groups (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does reciprocal altruism and kin selection contribute to from an evolutionary viewpoint?

<p>Boosting individual survival and reproduction chances (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one factor that can shape whether individuals cooperate or compete?

<p>The behavior of others in the group (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Kerr (1983), what did the male undergraduates exhibit when working with a partner who was not working hard?

<p>The sucker effect (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what condition did the male undergraduates exhibit similar results to the control condition (working alone)?

<p>When working with someone not showing much effort at the same time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may affect an individual's willingness to cooperate according to the text?

<p>The nature of the situation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can teachers create a competitive or co-operative spirit in a classroom?

<p>By promoting teamwork and collaboration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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