Group Psychology

Question 1

Social Facilitation

Answer 1

Describes the tendency of people to perform at a different level when others are around

Question 2

Deindividuation

Answer 2

a loss of self-awareness in groups

Question 3

Bystander Effect

Answer 3

When in a group, individuals are less likely to respond to a person in need

Question 4

Peer Pressure

Answer 4

The social influence placed on individuals by others they consider equals

Question 5

Social Loafing

Answer 5

An individual does not pull his or her weight in a group setting

Question 6

Polarization

Answer 6

The tendency toward making decisions in a group that are more extreme

Question 7

Groupthink

Answer 7

The tendency for groups to make decisions based on ideas and solutions that arise within the group without considering outside ideas

Question 8

Culture

Answer 8

The beliefs, ideas, behaviors, actions, and characteristics of a group or society

Question 9

Assimilation

Answer 9

The process by which an immigrant or minority takes up elements of mainstream culture.

Assimilation is a specific type of socialization.

To experience assimilation, a person must first have their own culture, then absorb elements of a new culture.

Question 10

Multiculturalism

Answer 10

The encouragement of multiple cultures within a community to enhance diversity

Question 11

Subcultures

Answer 11

A group of people within a culture that distinguish themselves from the primary culture