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What is the main reason for social loafing in group settings?
What is the main reason for social loafing in group settings?
- Group members feel less responsible for the overall task (correct)
- Increased responsibility among group members
- Greater motivation to perform well in groups
- Individual contributions are more visible
How does group size affect individual performance during a task?
How does group size affect individual performance during a task?
- Individual effort decreases as group size increases (correct)
- No change in performance based on group size
- Group cooperation increases individual contributions
- Individual performance improves with larger groups
In the context of social facilitation, what happens to the total amount of noise as group size increases during a task?
In the context of social facilitation, what happens to the total amount of noise as group size increases during a task?
- Total noise remains constant regardless of group size
- Total noise decreases with more participants
- Total noise is independent of group dynamics
- Total noise increases with more participants (correct)
What was the criterion used to create the groups in the sample distribution matrix?
What was the criterion used to create the groups in the sample distribution matrix?
What phenomenon is likely to occur when individuals perform activities in larger groups?
What phenomenon is likely to occur when individuals perform activities in larger groups?
What type of behavior does social facilitation describe when an individual performs an activity alone in the presence of others?
What type of behavior does social facilitation describe when an individual performs an activity alone in the presence of others?
Ingroup and outgroup members in the sample distribution matrix showed a preference for what?
Ingroup and outgroup members in the sample distribution matrix showed a preference for what?
What is likely to happen if one group's contributions are perceived as higher than their rewards?
What is likely to happen if one group's contributions are perceived as higher than their rewards?
What is ingroup polarization primarily a result of?
What is ingroup polarization primarily a result of?
How do conflicts between groups generally evolve?
How do conflicts between groups generally evolve?
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the escalation of conflict?
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the escalation of conflict?
What is a common misconception about the origins of conflicts?
What is a common misconception about the origins of conflicts?
What might result from group misperceptions during conflicts?
What might result from group misperceptions during conflicts?
What is one potential outcome of heightened communication breakdown between groups?
What is one potential outcome of heightened communication breakdown between groups?
Why may parties in a conflict choose to take sides?
Why may parties in a conflict choose to take sides?
What role does social identity play in an individual's self-perception?
What role does social identity play in an individual's self-perception?
What happens when individuals internalize the values of their group?
What happens when individuals internalize the values of their group?
What is the main effect of ingroup and outgroup categorization on group dynamics?
What is the main effect of ingroup and outgroup categorization on group dynamics?
What is meant by 'relative deprivation' in the context of intergroup conflict?
What is meant by 'relative deprivation' in the context of intergroup conflict?
What can trigger intergroup conflict according to the provided content?
What can trigger intergroup conflict according to the provided content?
Which of the following is a negative consequence of ingroup favoritism?
Which of the following is a negative consequence of ingroup favoritism?
Why might conflict arise between two groups?
Why might conflict arise between two groups?
What effect does intergroup conflict have on the perception of one's own group?
What effect does intergroup conflict have on the perception of one's own group?
What is group polarisation?
What is group polarisation?
In what scenario is group polarisation likely to result in extreme decisions?
In what scenario is group polarisation likely to result in extreme decisions?
How do discussions among like-minded individuals affect personal viewpoints?
How do discussions among like-minded individuals affect personal viewpoints?
What does social influence refer to?
What does social influence refer to?
What impact might group discussions have on individuals' willingness to adopt new behaviors?
What impact might group discussions have on individuals' willingness to adopt new behaviors?
Why might someone become more favourable towards a particular viewpoint after discussing it with others?
Why might someone become more favourable towards a particular viewpoint after discussing it with others?
When people find others sharing similar views, what feeling is commonly experienced?
When people find others sharing similar views, what feeling is commonly experienced?
What might be a potential negative outcome of group polarisation?
What might be a potential negative outcome of group polarisation?
What leads to the escalation of conflict between opposing parties?
What leads to the escalation of conflict between opposing parties?
Which of the following describes a common emotional state in conflicts?
Which of the following describes a common emotional state in conflicts?
What is a primary cause of perceived inequity in conflicts?
What is a primary cause of perceived inequity in conflicts?
How do group dynamics affect conflict compared to individuals?
How do group dynamics affect conflict compared to individuals?
What is one effect of bias perceptions in conflicts?
What is one effect of bias perceptions in conflicts?
Which resource is commonly sought after in group conflicts?
Which resource is commonly sought after in group conflicts?
What underlying belief do conflicting parties often share about each other?
What underlying belief do conflicting parties often share about each other?
Which statement best defines conflict as described?
Which statement best defines conflict as described?
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Study Notes
Social Influence and Group Behaviour
- Individuals are influenced by the presence of others.
- Social facilitation occurs when an individual performs an activity alone in the presence of others.
- Social loafing occurs when individuals performing an activity as a group put in less effort as group size increases.
Group Polarisation
- Individuals' opinions can become stronger after interacting with like-minded people.
- Group polarisation refers to the strengthening of a group's initial position as a result of group interaction and discussion.
Conformity, Compliance, and Obedience
- Social influence is the process by which our attitudes and behaviours are influenced by others.
- Our behaviours can be influenced by social influence to the point where we do things we wouldn't normally do.
Social Identity
- We develop a social identity by identifying with our own group.
- Negative aspects of social identity include:
- Ingroup favouritism: Favouring our own group over others.
- Outgroup devaluation: Devaluing other groups.
Intergroup Conflict: Nature and Causes
- Conflict occurs when individuals or groups believe they have opposing interests.
- Conflict arises from:
- Lack of communication: Suspicion and distrust can arise from poor communication between groups.
- Relative deprivation: When a group feels they are worse off than another group.
- Biased perceptions: Feelings of "us" vs. "them" can lead to misinterpretations and conflict escalation.
- Desire for retaliation: Past harm can fuel desire for retaliation.
- Perceived inequity: A perceived unequal distribution of rewards can cause conflict.
Conflict Resolution Strategies
- Conflict resolution strategies involve mitigating and resolving conflict between groups.
- Escalation of conflict occurs when conflict intensifies over time.
- Escalation factors include:
- Hardening of ingroup opinions.
- Explicit threats.
- Retaliation.
- Other parties taking sides.
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