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Which of the following options is true of the research participation component? (Choose the best answer)
Which of the following options is true of the research participation component? (Choose the best answer)
Which group is LEAST likely to cooperate when playing a public-goods game?
Which group is LEAST likely to cooperate when playing a public-goods game?
What do people do when cheating occurs during a social-dilemma game involving several players?
What do people do when cheating occurs during a social-dilemma game involving several players?
Give up some of their own earnings in order to punish the cheater
Group polarization is LEAST likely to occur when group members:
Group polarization is LEAST likely to occur when group members:
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What happens to students when they have distracting and disturbing thoughts that interfere with working memory?
What happens to students when they have distracting and disturbing thoughts that interfere with working memory?
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What social psychology term describes the behavior of guests at a party attempting to present themselves as spontaneous and carefree?
What social psychology term describes the behavior of guests at a party attempting to present themselves as spontaneous and carefree?
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In a study of conformity, how did participants react when a single confederate disagreed with the others?
In a study of conformity, how did participants react when a single confederate disagreed with the others?
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What are the most common social-dilemma games used by researchers?
What are the most common social-dilemma games used by researchers?
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When the prisoner's dilemma game is played repeatedly, the logic _____, with cooperation _____, even if the goal is to maximize one's own profits.
When the prisoner's dilemma game is played repeatedly, the logic _____, with cooperation _____, even if the goal is to maximize one's own profits.
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Which emotional signal is considered to be the MOST contagious?
Which emotional signal is considered to be the MOST contagious?
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When Jerrod goes along with the group's behavior, he is demonstrating _____. If he goes along with the group due to a need for acceptance, his behavior results from _____.
When Jerrod goes along with the group's behavior, he is demonstrating _____. If he goes along with the group due to a need for acceptance, his behavior results from _____.
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How can an individual's desire to be viewed differently by his boss and his friends be described?
How can an individual's desire to be viewed differently by his boss and his friends be described?
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Research shows that groups produce effective solutions to problems when:
Research shows that groups produce effective solutions to problems when:
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According to Zajonc's theory, social facilitation is due to _____ arousal and social interference is due to _____ arousal.
According to Zajonc's theory, social facilitation is due to _____ arousal and social interference is due to _____ arousal.
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According to the informational influence explanation of group polarization, each person:
According to the informational influence explanation of group polarization, each person:
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Study Notes
Research Participation
- Extra credit points for research participation can total up to 60 points.
- Participation must be through UNR's Psychology Department using the SONA System.
- Students can schedule their participation appointments online.
Public-Goods Game
- Random individuals are least likely to cooperate in public-goods games.
Cheating and Social Dilemmas
- Individuals are willing to sacrifice their earnings to punish a cheater in social-dilemma experiments.
Group Polarization
- Group polarization is less likely when group members are required to collaborate on a collective problem.
Choking on Tests
- Distracting thoughts can hinder working memory, causing test anxiety and choking during exams.
Impression Management
- Social behaviors at social gatherings are often influenced by a desire to project a certain image, identified as impression management.
Conformity
- Participants are less likely to conform when at least one confederate disagrees, regardless of the correctness of the dissenting answer.
Social-Dilemma Games
- Prisoner's dilemma games are prevalent in research on social dilemmas and involve two-player interactions on computers.
Iterative Games
- In repeated prisoner's dilemma games, the logic of cooperation evolves, becoming a more favorable strategy even when seeking personal gain.
Emotional Signals
- Laughter is the most contagious emotional signal among social interactions.
Normative Influence
- Pressure to conform to group behavior is exemplified when an individual adopts the group's actions to gain acceptance, driven by normative influence.
Divergent Impressions
- A desire for different identities in various environments (professional vs. casual) exemplifies impression management in social psychology.
Effective Group Problem Solving
- Groups achieve effective solutions when they focus intently on the problem at hand.
Arousal Theories
- Zajonc's theory asserts social facilitation arises from increased arousal, whereas social interference is linked to increased arousal as well.
Group Polarization Mechanism
- Individuals may hear arguments that reinforce their initial views, leading to extremes in opinion through informational influence during group discussions.
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