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What is the phenomenon where group members' initial tendencies are exaggerated through group discussion?
What is the phenomenon where group members' initial tendencies are exaggerated through group discussion?
- Mere presence
- Groupthink
- Group polarization (correct)
- Process gain
Which specialized computer programs help guide group meetings by removing communication barriers and providing structure and incentives for discussions?
Which specialized computer programs help guide group meetings by removing communication barriers and providing structure and incentives for discussions?
- Mere presence systems
- Group support systems (correct)
- Prisoner's dilemma systems
- Groupthink systems
What is the decision-making style characterized by group members seeking agreement over accurate information and appropriate decisions?
What is the decision-making style characterized by group members seeking agreement over accurate information and appropriate decisions?
- Integrative agreement
- Process gain
- Group polarization
- Groupthink (correct)
Which proposition states that the mere presence of others can lead to social facilitation effects?
Which proposition states that the mere presence of others can lead to social facilitation effects?
What type of dilemma requires one party to choose between cooperative or competitive moves with another party?
What type of dilemma requires one party to choose between cooperative or competitive moves with another party?
Which term refers to the increase in group performance surpassing the abilities of individual group members?
Which term refers to the increase in group performance surpassing the abilities of individual group members?
What type of task involves the group product being determined by the individual with the best performance?
What type of task involves the group product being determined by the individual with the best performance?
Which concept refers to a situation in which a self-interested choice by everyone results in the worst outcome for everyone?
Which concept refers to a situation in which a self-interested choice by everyone results in the worst outcome for everyone?
When does social loafing typically occur in a group setting?
When does social loafing typically occur in a group setting?
Which model explains deindividuation effects as the result of a shift from personal identity to social identity?
Which model explains deindividuation effects as the result of a shift from personal identity to social identity?
In what type of task does the group product represent the sum of all members' contributions?
In what type of task does the group product represent the sum of all members' contributions?
What process occurs when the presence of others enhances performance on easy tasks but impairs performance on difficult tasks?
What process occurs when the presence of others enhances performance on easy tasks but impairs performance on difficult tasks?
Which theory suggests that individuals will exert effort on a collective task if they believe their efforts will lead to valuable outcomes?
Which theory suggests that individuals will exert effort on a collective task if they believe their efforts will lead to valuable outcomes?
What is the primary factor contributing to deindividuation?
What is the primary factor contributing to deindividuation?
What does the distraction-conflict theory propose?
What does the distraction-conflict theory propose?
Which term describes the loss of individuality and reduction of normal constraints against deviant behavior?
Which term describes the loss of individuality and reduction of normal constraints against deviant behavior?
What is the general ability of a group to perform well across different tasks called?
What is the general ability of a group to perform well across different tasks called?
When does social facilitation effects occur according to the Evaluation apprehension theory?
When does social facilitation effects occur according to the Evaluation apprehension theory?
