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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the mechanisms behind Group Polarization?

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

    How can Group Polarization be addressed effectively?

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

    Which factor is a characteristic of Groupthink?

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

    What event is associated with illustrating the concept of Groupthink?

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

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