chapter 10: psychology of groups

Question 1

collective self esteem

Answer 1

feelings of self worth that are based on evaluation with others and membership in social groups

Question 2

common knowledge effect

Answer 2

the tendency for groups to spend more time discussing information that all members know and less time examining information that is not common information among them

Question 3

group cohesion

Answer 3

the unity of a group resulting from the development of strong and mutual bonds among members

Question 4

group polarization

Answer 4

the tendency for members of group to adopt a more extreme position or attitude after discussing the issue as a group.

Question 5

group think