30 Questions
Which strategy is suggested to increase cooperation in the Prisoner's Dilemma?
Tit-for-tat strategy
Why are threats not typically an effective means of resolving conflict?
They escalate the conflict
What is negotiation?
A form of communication between opposing sides in a conflict
What is an integrative solution?
A compromise on important issues
Why can it be difficult to identify what is most important to each party in a negotiation?
Different priorities
Which approach is not recommended for resolving conflict?
Using threats
What is the Tragedy of the Commons?
A concept related to resource depletion
What is the most important factor in increasing cooperation in the Prisoner's Dilemma?
Consistent cooperation
What is the key characteristic of an integrative solution?
Equal trade-offs
What is the main focus of negotiation and bargaining?
Reaching a compromise
Which one of the following is the definition of a group?
A collection of three or more people who interact with one another and are interdependent
Why do individuals join groups?
All of the above
What are social norms?
All of the above
What are social roles?
Shared expectations by group members about how particular people in the group are supposed to behave
What is the Stanford Prison Experiment?
A study conducted by Zimbardo et al in 1973
What are gender roles?
Expectations about how men and women should behave
What is the main motivation for social change?
Achieving objectives collectively
How do social norms influence behavior?
All of the above
What are the functions of groups?
All of the above
Which one of the following is not an example of a group?
Individuals working alone
Which of the following is NOT a function of group cohesion?
Improving problem-solving abilities
What is the tendency for people to do better on simple tasks but worse on complex tasks when they are in the presence of others and their individual performance can be evaluated called?
Social facilitation
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the presence of others causes arousal?
Others lower our self-awareness
What is the tendency for people to do worse on simple tasks but better on complex tasks when they are in the presence of others and their individual performance cannot be evaluated called?
Social loafing
Which of the following is NOT an example of deindividuation?
Sports fans
What is the term for any aspect of group interaction that inhibits good problem solving?
Process loss
What is a kind of thinking in which maintaining group cohesiveness and solidarity is more important than considering the facts in a realistic manner called?
Groupthink
What is a conflict in which the most beneficial action for an individual, if chosen by most people, will have harmful effects on everyone called?
Social dilemma
Which of the following is NOT a solution to the failure to share unique information in group decision-making?
Encourage conformity to social norms
Which of the following is NOT a reason why diverse groups can perform better?
They encourage similar behavior
Test your knowledge on group processes and how they influence individuals. This quiz covers topics such as defining groups, reasons for joining groups, the functions of groups, group decisions, conflict and cooperation within groups, and more. Explore the dynamics of group interactions and enhance your understanding of how individuals are influenced by group dynamics.
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