1. What is a common expression of groupthink to look for? (Points : 1)
A The group considers dissent or nonconforming ideas.
B The group stifles dissent or nonconforming ideas.
C The group seeks dissent or nonconforming ideas.
D The group encourages dissent or nonconforming ideas.
2. Some factors that increase social loafing include (Points : 1)
A group size, anonymity, unstructured environment, high task clarity
B group size, anonymity, unstructured environment, low task clarity
C group size, anonymity, structured environment, low task clarity
D group size, anonymity, structured environment, high task clarity
3. Which of the following statements about conformity is correct? (Points : 1)
A Conformity is internally driven: it is affected by motivation.
B Conformity is internally driven: it is affected by personal goals.
C Conformity is externally driven: it is affected by personal goals.
D Conformity is externally driven: it is affected by motivation.
4. Which of the following is accurate with respect to groupthink? (Points : 1)
A Interpersonal cohesion or possibly the attractiveness of a highly prestigious group may decrease groupthink, and stressing task cohesion or group structure may also decrease it.
B Interpersonal cohesion or possibly the attractiveness of a highly prestigious group may increase groupthink while stressing task cohesion or group structure may decrease it.
C Interpersonal cohesion or possibly the attractiveness of a highly prestigious group may increase groupthink, and stressing task cohesion or group structure may also increase it.
D Interpersonal cohesion or possibly the attractiveness of a highly prestigious group may decrease groupthink while stressing task cohesion or group structure may increase it.
5. Which of the following is NOT a reason why compliance is a much more costly mechanism for groups and societies than conformity? (Points : 1)
A surveillance
B enforcement
C dissatisfaction
D decreased productivity
6. ______________receive their power from social mandates, such as elected officials or the "divine right of kings". (Points : 1)
A Elected authorities
B Legitimate authorities
C Legal authorities
D Social authorities
7. We can define____________as the interpersonal processes that change group members' initial thoughts, feelings, and behavior, typically in the direction of group goals. (Points : 1)
A group convergence
B influence
C conformity
D cognitive divergence
8. Which of the following is true about group influence? (Points : 1)
A Accepting group influence occurs less often in clear situations.
B Accepting group influence occurs more often in ambiguous situations.
C Accepting group influence occurs more often in clear situations.
D Accepting group influence occurs less often in ambiguous situations.
9. In reference to the phenomenon group polarization, discussion appears to_______________attitudes, beliefs, values, judgments and perceptions. (Points : 1)
A moderate
B intensify
C shape
D exemplify
10. For example, when members at a group meeting declaim the actions of another member, one after another, culminating in expelling that member from the group, we have seen a collective not a/an _________________application of power. (Points : 1)
A abusive
B group
C individual
D spontaneous
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