Psychology Chapter 9: Individuals vs Groups Performance Part 1
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What percentage of trick-or-treaters stole extra money or candy when in groups?

  • 75%
  • 57% (correct)
  • 10%
  • 30%

What did the study by Beaman et al. (1979) find about trick-or-treaters' behavior when a mirror was present?

  • They stole less candy (correct)
  • They couldn't access the candy
  • They stayed the same
  • They stole more candy

Which of the following is a consequence of deindividuation as mentioned in the text?

  • Increase in impulsive and deviant acts (correct)
  • Increased accountability
  • Better self-awareness
  • Decrease in group behavior

What defines a group according to the text?

<p>Size (2 or more), Interaction, Interdependence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

On a scale from 1 to 5, how much did students agree with having the next exam be essay-based rather than multiple choice?

<p>Somewhat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do groups generally perform worse in decision-making compared to individuals by themselves according to the text?

<p>Process Loss (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the mechanisms behind Group Polarization?

<p>Normative function of individual influence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can Group Polarization be addressed effectively?

<p>Asking individuals to explain details leading to specific outcomes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between Social Facilitation and Social Loafing?

<p>In Social Facilitation, individuals' efforts can't be evaluated, whereas in Social Loafing, they can (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is a characteristic of Groupthink?

<p>Valuing group cohesion over facts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event is associated with illustrating the concept of Groupthink?

<p>The Challenger Explosion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can productivity gains in groups be achieved according to the text?

<p>Encouraging factors that lead to better group performance than individuals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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