Chapter 9 -- Understanding Groups and Group Behavior -- quiz from summaries at end of chapter

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What is a defining characteristic of a group?

Interacts with other groups

Consists of one person

Consists of two or more interdependent people (correct)

Members are not interdependent

Why do people join groups according to the text?

To ignore social norms and roles

To accomplish difficult objectives and belong (correct)

To avoid rejection from individuals

To become less distinctive from other groups

What is a characteristic of group cohesiveness discussed in the text?

Reduces liking between members

Negatively impacts group performance

Binds members together and promotes liking (correct)

Leads to conflict between members

How does diversity in a group impact group morale according to the text?

Negatively associated with group morale Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of social roles within a group?

Provide shared expectations about how people should behave Signup and view all the answers

Why are individuals sensitive to rejection from groups according to the text?

To maintain their sense of belonging and avoid rejection Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between social facilitation and social loafing?

Social facilitation enhances performance on simple tasks, while social loafing enhances performance on complex tasks. Signup and view all the answers

What is deindividuation?

The loosening of normal constraints on behavior when individuals are in crowds. Signup and view all the answers

What does group polarization entail?

Individuals becoming more extreme in their attitudes after group discussions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the prisoner's dilemma?

A situation where individuals must decide to either prioritize their own interests or the interests of others. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor inhibits good decision-making in groups by focusing on shared information?

Process loss Signup and view all the answers

What is a common outcome of tightly knit, cohesive groups according to the text?

Greater susceptibility to groupthink Signup and view all the answers

What kind of leadership styles do leaders adopt according to the text?

Transactional and transformational Signup and view all the answers

What challenge do women leaders often face according to the text?

Being perceived negatively for conforming to societal expectations Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether individual and group conflict will escalate or be resolved?

Incompatible goals Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of process loss on group decision-making according to the text?

Inhibiting effective decision-making by focusing on common information Signup and view all the answers

Chapter 9 -- Understanding Groups and Group Behavior -- quiz from summaries at end of chapter

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