12 Questions
What percentage of trick-or-treaters stole extra money or candy when in groups?
57%
What did the study by Beaman et al. (1979) find about trick-or-treaters' behavior when a mirror was present?
They stole less candy
Which of the following is a consequence of deindividuation as mentioned in the text?
Increase in impulsive and deviant acts
What defines a group according to the text?
Size (2 or more), Interaction, Interdependence
On a scale from 1 to 5, how much did students agree with having the next exam be essay-based rather than multiple choice?
Somewhat
Why do groups generally perform worse in decision-making compared to individuals by themselves according to the text?
Process Loss
What is one of the mechanisms behind Group Polarization?
Normative function of individual influence
How can Group Polarization be addressed effectively?
Asking individuals to explain details leading to specific outcomes
What is the key difference between Social Facilitation and Social Loafing?
In Social Facilitation, individuals' efforts can't be evaluated, whereas in Social Loafing, they can
Which factor is a characteristic of Groupthink?
Valuing group cohesion over facts
What event is associated with illustrating the concept of Groupthink?
The Challenger Explosion
How can productivity gains in groups be achieved according to the text?
Encouraging factors that lead to better group performance than individuals
Explore the effects of individuals and groups performance based on psychological studies. Learn about deindividuation and its consequences on behavior. Discover research findings like trick-or-treaters stealing more in groups than alone.
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