Group Dynamics Quiz

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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?

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?

Integrative agreement

Process gain

Group polarization

Groupthink (correct)

Which proposition states that the mere presence of others can lead to social facilitation effects?

Mere presence Signup and view all the answers

What type of dilemma requires one party to choose between cooperative or competitive moves with another party?

Prisoner's dilemma Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the increase in group performance surpassing the abilities of individual group members?

Transactive memory Signup and view all the answers

What type of task involves the group product being determined by the individual with the best performance?

Disjunctive task Signup and view all the answers

Which concept refers to a situation in which a self-interested choice by everyone results in the worst outcome for everyone?

Resource dilemma Signup and view all the answers

When does social loafing typically occur in a group setting?

When the work can be divided among group members Signup and view all the answers

Which model explains deindividuation effects as the result of a shift from personal identity to social identity?

Social identity model of deindividuation effects Signup and view all the answers

In what type of task does the group product represent the sum of all members' contributions?

Additive task Signup and view all the answers

What process occurs when the presence of others enhances performance on easy tasks but impairs performance on difficult tasks?

Social facilitation Signup and view all the answers

Which theory suggests that individuals will exert effort on a collective task if they believe their efforts will lead to valuable outcomes?

Collective effort model Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor contributing to deindividuation?

Arousal, anonymity, and reduced feelings of individual responsibility Signup and view all the answers

What does the distraction-conflict theory propose?

Social facilitation effects occur only when others distract from the task and create attentional conflict Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the loss of individuality and reduction of normal constraints against deviant behavior?

Deindividuation Signup and view all the answers

What is the general ability of a group to perform well across different tasks called?

Collective intelligence Signup and view all the answers

When does social facilitation effects occur according to the Evaluation apprehension theory?

In the presence of others who are seen as potential evaluators Signup and view all the answers