30 Questions
Group cohesion promotes problem-solving.
False
Diverse groups tend to perform better.
True
Social facilitation refers to doing better on complex tasks when in the presence of others.
False
Social loafing is the tendency to exert less effort when working in groups.
True
Deindividuation leads to a decrease in impulsive acts.
False
Failure to share unique information is a common problem in group decision-making.
True
Groupthink prioritizes maintaining group cohesiveness over considering facts realistically.
True
A social dilemma occurs when the most beneficial action for an individual harms everyone.
True
Group cohesion is advantageous for problem-solving.
False
Diverse groups tend to encourage similar behavior.
False
The Tragedy of the Commons was written by Harden in 1968.
True
Using threats is an effective means of resolving conflict.
False
Negotiation involves communication between opposing sides in a conflict.
True
In negotiation, a solution occurs only when both parties agree.
True
An integrative solution involves making trade-offs on issues according to different interests.
True
In an integrative solution, each side concedes the most on issues that are important to them.
False
It can be difficult to identify what is most important to each side in a conflict.
True
The Prisoner's Dilemma is a concept related to resolving conflict.
True
Increasing cooperation can be achieved through consistent cooperation and the Tit-for-tat strategy.
True
Negotiation and bargaining are the same thing.
False
True or false: Groups are defined as a collection of two or more people who interact with one another and are interdependent in the sense that their needs and goals cause them to rely on one another?
False
True or false: Group decisions are always more effective and efficient than individual decisions?
False
True or false: Conflict and cooperation are two common dynamics within groups?
True
True or false: Social norms have little to no influence over behavior within a group?
False
True or false: Social roles are shared expectations by group members about how particular people in the group are supposed to behave?
True
True or false: The Stanford Prison Experiment conducted by Zimbardo et al in 1973 explored the influence of gender roles within groups?
False
True or false: Intrinsically rewarding is a fundamental need that drives individuals to join groups?
True
True or false: Group influence on individuals can lead to conformity and obedience?
True
True or false: Groups provide individuals with frameworks to simplify the complex world and understand it better?
True
True or false: Motivation for social change is not a common reason why individuals join groups?
False
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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