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?

    <p>Negatively associated with group morale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of social roles within a group?

    <p>Provide shared expectations about how people should behave</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To maintain their sense of belonging and avoid rejection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is deindividuation?

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

    What does group polarization entail?

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

    What is the prisoner's dilemma?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Greater susceptibility to groupthink</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Being perceived negatively for conforming to societal expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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