Psychology Chapter 13 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Which of the following options is true of the research participation component? (Choose the best answer)

You can earn up to 60 extra credit points through research participation.

The research in which I participate must be conducted through UNR's Psychology Department via the SONA System.

Students may make their appointments online to participate in research.

All of the above (correct)

Which group is LEAST likely to cooperate when playing a public-goods game?

Individuals who are closely related

Highly cohesive teams

Small groups of friends

Individuals who are part of a large group (correct)

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:

Work together to solve a problem that affects all members Signup and view all the answers

What happens to students when they have distracting and disturbing thoughts that interfere with working memory?

They often choke on tests. Signup and view all the answers

What social psychology term describes the behavior of guests at a party attempting to present themselves as spontaneous and carefree?

Impression management Signup and view all the answers

In a study of conformity, how did participants react when a single confederate disagreed with the others?

They were less likely to conform. Signup and view all the answers

What are the most common social-dilemma games used by researchers?

Prisoner's dilemma games. Signup and view all the answers

When the prisoner's dilemma game is played repeatedly, the logic _, with cooperation _, even if the goal is to maximize one's own profits.

changes; becoming the best choice Signup and view all the answers

Which emotional signal is considered to be the MOST contagious?

Laughter Signup and view all the answers

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 _.

conformity; normative influence Signup and view all the answers

How can an individual's desire to be viewed differently by his boss and his friends be described?

Impression management Signup and view all the answers

Research shows that groups produce effective solutions to problems when:

Members focus clearly on the problem to be solved. Signup and view all the answers

According to Zajonc's theory, social facilitation is due to _ arousal and social interference is due to _ arousal.

increased; increased Signup and view all the answers

According to the informational influence explanation of group polarization, each person:

Hears a disproportionate number of arguments that support his or her initial position and so it becomes more extreme. Signup and view all the answers

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.

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.

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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Test your knowledge with these flashcards covering key concepts from Chapter 13 of your Psychology course. This quiz focuses on the research participation component and other related topics. Make sure you understand the requirements for earning extra credit through participation.