Mod 56

Question 0

Informative social influence

Answer 0

The group may provide valuable information.

Question 1

Deindividuation

Answer 1

Loss of self-awareness and self-restraint in group situations that foster emotional arousal and anonymity.

Burglar wearing a mask is more likely to hurt someone rather than without a mask.

Question 2

Normative social influence

Answer 2

Influence resulting from a person’s desire to gain approval or avoid rejection.

Question 3

Social facilitation

Answer 3

Refers to improved performance Ron a task in the presence of others.

Question 4

Group think

Answer 4

Mode if thinking that occurs when the desire for harmony in a decision-making group overrides realistic appraisal of alternatives.

Question 5

Social loafing

Answer 5

Tendency of an individual in a group to exert less effort toward attaining a common goal than when tested individually.

Question 6

Conformity

Answer 6

Adjusting ones behavior or thinking to coincide with a group standard.

Question 7

Group polarization

Answer 7

Enhances groups prevailing attitudes through discussion