Question 1

suggested that the Internet is an effective means to rally like-minded people and mobilize lethal consequences,such as recruiting individuals for terror organizations.Which concept in social psychology best explains this trend?

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A)  group polarization
B)  pluralistic ignorance
C)  social loafing
D)  social facilitationE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

List and describe each of the symptoms of groupthink.

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Question 3

Which of the following comments is most likely to be made in a group characterized by groupthink?

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A)  "We have been in agreement on matters in the past and I hope that will continue."
B)  "Joe,why don't you play devil's advocate and challenge the course of action most of us seem to prefer?"
C)  "I think we need some outsiders to come in and critique our decision before we proceed."
D)  "We have made some stupid mistakes in the past.Let's work carefully to not make the same errors again."E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

organized groups of prejudiced and nonprejudiced high school students and asked them to respond to issues involving racial attitudes,both before and after group discussion.Results showed that after within-group discussion,_______ became _______.

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A)  all students;more prejudiced
B)  all students;less prejudiced
C)  between-group differences;smaller
D)  between-group differences;greaterE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

A false impression of what other people are thinking,feeling or responding is what social psychologists call

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A)  an imaginary audience.
B)  social comparison.
C)  pluralistic ignorance.
D)  groupthink.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above C

Question 6

Julio is a directive leader of a highly cohesive student group on campus.When discussing important policy decisions,the group will be at greatest risk for groupthink if it is also

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A)  isolated from dissenting viewpoints.
B)  composed of majority and minority students.
C)  well-informed regarding both sides of the issue.
D)  aware of the dangers of making wrong decisions.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Evaluating one's opinions and abilities by comparing oneself to others is called

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A)  informational influence processing.
B)  normative influence processing.
C)  the reactance theory.
D)  the social comparison theory.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

According to social comparison theory,we are most persuaded by

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A)  experts.
B)  people in our reference group.
C)  people who hold opinions which are different than ours.
D)  leaders.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C) B

Question 9

You are hesitant to ask questions in class because you assume everyone else understands and you would therefore seem foolish.Your thinking best exemplifies

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A)  groupthink.
B)  pluralistic ignorance.
C)  social loafing.
D)  self-handicapping.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

According to the text,groupthink symptoms can be viewed as a form of dissonance reduction as group members

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A)  try to maintain their positive group feelings.
B)  try to persuade other group members of their opinions.
C)  underestimate their group's might.
D)  discuss their group's vulnerability.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following is a comment you are LEAST likely to hear being made within a group characterized by groupthink?

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A)  "Our critics are not very smart."
B)  "Our past decisions have always been right."
C)  "Let's weigh all the alternatives carefully before we proceed."
D)  "It seems to me we are all in agreement on this,so let's proceed."E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Individuals who believe that physician-assisted suicides should be legalized meet to discuss the issue.Research on group interaction suggests that after the discussion the individuals will be

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A)  more likely to question the wisdom of legalizing physician-assisted suicides.
B)  even more convinced that physician-assisted suicides should be legalized.
C)  sharply divided over whether physician-assisted suicides should be legalized.
D)  opposed to the legalization of physician-assisted suicides.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

,it is human nature to want to evaluate our opinions by

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A)  comparing ourselves with others.
B)  designing everyday tests of validity.
C)  engaging in frequent introspection.
D)  actively studying the results of scientific research.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

The illusion of unanimity in a group is one aspect of

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A)  social facilitation.
B)  deindividuation.
C)  groupthink.
D)  rationalization.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Maggie favors the death penalty.In discussing this issue with some like-minded classmates,she hears arguments for this position that she has never considered before.After the discussion,her opinion is more extreme.This outcome is best explained by

Accepted Answer

A)  informational influence processes.
B)  normative influence processes.
C)  the reactance theory.
D)  the social comparison theory.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The fact that people associate mostly with others whose attitudes are similar to their own,suggests the prevalence of naturally occurring

Accepted Answer

A)  social facilitation.
B)  groupthink.
C)  minority influence.
D)  group polarization.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

The text suggests that the extremism of terrorist organizations,such as those involved in the September 11th attacks on the United States,is very likely the result of the naturally occurring process of

Accepted Answer

A)  group polarization.
B)  pluralistic ignorance.
C)  social loafing.
D)  social facilitation.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 18

On what issues do persuasive arguments sway responses?

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A)  issues that have a factual element.
B)  moderate,rather than severe,issues.
C)  value-laden judgments.
D)  complex,rather than simple issues.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

view of how groupthink symptoms contributed to the Iraq war.

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Groupthink symptoms played a significant role in contributing to the Iraq war. Groupthink occurs when a group of people prioritize harmony and consensus over critical thinking and rational decision-making. In the case of the Iraq war, there were several symptoms of groupthink that were evident.

Firstly, there was a strong pressure for conformity within the group of policymakers and advisors involved in the decision to go to war. Dissenting opinions were often dismissed or ignored, leading to a lack of diverse perspectives being considered in the decision-making process.

Secondly, there was an illusion of invulnerability among the group, leading them to underestimate the potential risks and consequences of their actions. This led to an overly optimistic view of the potential outcomes of the war, without fully considering the potential negative impacts.

Thirdly, there was a belief in the inherent morality of the group's actions, leading to a justification of the war based on moral or ethical grounds rather than a thorough and objective assessment of the situation.

Finally, there was a collective rationalization of the group's decisions, with members downplaying or ignoring evidence that contradicted their beliefs and justifications for going to war.

Overall, these symptoms of groupthink contributed to a lack of critical evaluation and consideration of alternative perspectives, ultimately leading to the decision to go to war in Iraq. This highlights the dangers of groupthink in the context of important decision-making processes, particularly in matters of national security and international relations.

Question 20

The fact that active participation in discussion produces more polarization is best explained by

Accepted Answer

A)  informational influence processes.
B)  normative influence processes.
C)  the cognitive miser theory.
D)  a decrease in pluralistic ignorance.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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Maggie favors the death penalty.In discussing this issue with some like-minded classmates,she hears arguments for this position that she has never considered before.After the discussion,her opinion is more extreme.This outcome is best explained by

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