Understanding the Group Comfort Behavior of Anxious Girls
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Which factors contribute to group formation?

  • Animals, situations, and personal qualities
  • People, animals, and personal qualities
  • Interpersonal relationships, situations, and personal qualities
  • People, situations, and interpersonal relationships (correct)

What does Malcolm Gladwell's book 'Tipping Point' explain?

  • The role of interpersonal relationships in group formation
  • The importance of personal qualities in group formation
  • How ideas spread like epidemics (correct)
  • The influence of situations in group formation

In group formation, why do some situations prompt people to affiliate with one another?

  • Ambiguity, personal qualities, and goals
  • Ambiguity, danger, and collaborative tasks (correct)
  • Personal qualities, danger, and collaborative tasks
  • Interpersonal relationships, danger, and goals

Why do animals like lions and orcas form groups?

<p>Safety, collaboration, and companionship (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of social anxiety disorder?

<p>A high level of self-consciousness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between preoccupied attachment and avoidant/dismissing attachment?

<p>Preoccupied attachment involves fear of rejection, while avoidant/dismissing attachment involves a lack of interest in groups (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which parenting style is associated with a balanced approach, clear rules with flexibility, and positive outcomes in children's development?

<p>Authoritative parenting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation (FIRO) theory, what are the three basic needs that influence group-seeking tendencies?

<p>Inclusion, control, and affection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the influence of the Reticular Formation on introverts?

<p>It helps filter sensory input and supports their introspective and deep-thinking nature. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the five-factor model, which dimension of personality involves engagement and interest in social interactions?

<p>Extraversion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between introverts and extraverts according to personality trait theories?

<p>Introverts are oriented primarily toward inner perceptions and judgments of concepts and ideas, whereas extraverts are oriented primarily toward social experiences. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of person-group fit in the context of predicting status within a group?

<p>To determine the degree to which an individual's attributes match the qualities valued by the group. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the possible explanations for why anxious girls want to be in a group?

<p>To gain cognitive clarity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of social support in groups?

<p>To provide instrumental support (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of downward social comparison?

<p>To boost self-esteem (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the proximity principle?

<p>The tendency to form relationships with those who are close by (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the FIRO-B wanted needs?

<p>Relationality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of males in joining groups?

<p>Are more competitive and vie for status and power (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between social anxiety and social phobia?

<p>Social anxiety is a feeling of apprehension and embarrassment, while social phobia is a persistent fear of a specific object/situation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three stages of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?

<p>Alarm Reaction, Resistance Phase, Exhaustion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) is characterized by increased heart rate and heightened alertness?

<p>Stage 1: Alarm Reaction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the Resistance Phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?

<p>The body attempts to adapt to ongoing stress and characteristics of the alarm reaction stage virtually disappear. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the Exhaustion stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?

<p>The body's resources are depleted and it can no longer effectively cope with stress. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Social Readjustment Scale developed by Holmes and Rahe?

<p>To quantify the impact of major life events on an individual's stress levels. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the similarity principle?

<p>The tendency for individuals to seek out, affiliate with, or be attracted to an individual who is similar to them in some way. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is homophily?

<p>The tendency for the members of groups and other collectives to be similar to one another in some way, such as demographic background, attitudes, and values. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Sean Mackinnon's study on university classes find?

<p>People were more likely to sit beside someone who matched them by hair color and length than by chance. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the participants in Sean Mackinnon's study choose based on physical appearance?

<p>Participants chose those who looked physically similar to them. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the complementarity principle?

<p>A tendency for individuals to seek out, affiliate with, or be attracted to an individual who is different from them in some way. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the elaboration principle?

<p>The tendency for individuals to seek out, affiliate with, or be attracted to an individual who is similar to them in some way. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Tuckman's theory of group development, which stage is characterized by cohesiveness, agreement on procedures, standards, and roles, and improved communication?

<p>Structure (norming) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the micro level approach to the study of groups?

<p>Individual psychology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which level of analysis in the multilevel approach to the study of groups focuses on the group and social context?

<p>Meso level (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the concept of collective consciousness in the study of groups?

<p>Emile Durkheim (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of groups according to the text?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) is characterized by decreased dependence and regret?

<p>Dissolution stage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of group mentioned in the text?

<p>Interdependence/Sequential groups (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common characteristics of groups mentioned in the text?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation for calculating the number of connections in a group of size n?

<p>n(n-1)/2 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do people do in groups according to the text?

<p>Words, actions, instruction, support, emotions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of goals mentioned in the text?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the experiences of group members in terms of emotions, actions, and communication?

<p>Reciprocal influence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the definition of a group?

<p>Two or more individuals who are connected to one another by and within social relationships. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common characteristics of groups mentioned in the text?

<p>Size, connectedness, influence, and purpose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of group sizes mentioned in the text?

<p>2 to 7 members (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did sociologist John James record in relation to group sizes?

<p>The size of groups in Portland, Oregon (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some fields and topics included in the scientific study of group dynamics?

<p>Sociology, psychology, communication, organizational behavior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what do researchers assume when studying groups and their processes?

<p>That groups have a significant impact on individuals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following best describes the concept of group cohesion?

<p>The tendency of a group to stick together and remain united in the pursuit of its instrumental objectives and/or for the satisfaction of member needs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is entitativity in the context of group dynamics?

<p>The perceived groupness rather than an aggregation of independent, unrelated individuals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Thomas Theorem, what is the role of perception in group membership?

<p>People are not part of a group unless they perceive themselves to be part of the group (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the minimal groups paradigm?

<p>To split individuals into meaningless groups and observe their favoritism and emotional attachment to the group (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the field of inquiry dedicated to advancing knowledge about the nature of groups called?

<p>Group dynamics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following fields is NOT rooted in group dynamics?

<p>Physics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Cooley (1909), what is the main difference between primary and secondary groups?

<p>Primary groups have more intimate and long-term relationships than secondary groups (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between planned and emergent groups?

<p>Planned groups are deliberately formed by the members themselves or by an external authority, while emergent groups can result from basically nothing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Arrow and her colleagues (2000), what are the characteristics of planned groups?

<p>Deliberately formed by the members themselves or by an external authority, usually for some specific purpose or purposes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Brian Lickel and colleagues study in relation to group entities?

<p>How participants perceived group entities and compared them with one another (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Cartwright and Zander (1960), what is the main difference between planned and emergent groups?

<p>Planned groups are deliberately formed by the members themselves or by an external authority, while emergent groups can result from basically nothing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Arrow and her colleagues (2000), what are the characteristics of emergent groups?

<p>Study groups, small businesses, clubs, associations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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