Question 1

Scientist Smith believes that groups should be studied as groups, and that it is not possible to learn about groups only by studying individuals. Scientist Jones believes that groups are made up of individuals, and therefore it is essential to study individuals. Smith and Jones differ in terms of their preferred

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A)   empirical philosophy.
B)   group decision scheme.
C)   level of analysis.
D)   group mind.

Question 2

Social identity is defined as

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A)   the part of the self-concept that results from our membership in social groups.
B)   the experience of a group member when he or she is not in the group.
C)   a set of social norms that describe appropriate group behavior.
D)   the sum of our social categorizations multiplied by our individual characteristics.

Question 3

Which of the following social psychologists is most closely associated with group dynamics?

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A)   Sigmund Freud.
B)   Philip Zimbardo.
C)   Kurt Lewin.
D)   John Walker.

Question 4

Group members who see themselves as similar and interdependent should demonstrate

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A)   high group structure.
B)   low group structure.
C)   high group cohesion.
D)   low group cohesion.

Question 5

Which of the following are the three characteristics of group structure?

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A)   Similarity, roles and social identity.
B)   Norms, social identity, and cohesion.
C)   Interdependence, interaction, and similarity.
D)   Norms, roles, and status.

Question 6

Explain the difference between the individual level and the group level of analysis in studying social groups. Give an example of research that is conducted at each level.

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The individual level of analysis in stud...

Question 7

The people who are currently shopping in a Wal-Mart store are considered a social _____ whereas a jury of 12 people attempting to reach a decision are considered a social _____.

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A)   aggregate; group
B)   group; aggregate
C)   category; group
D)   aggregate; category

Question 8

Consider the principle of interactionism. What is it, and what meaning does it have for the study of social groups? Consider two approaches to groups that are based on this principle.

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The principle of interactionism is a soc...

Question 9

Which of the following is true about the relationship between group cohesion and performance?

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A)   Cohesive groups show better group performance.
B)   Cohesive groups show worse group performance.
C)   Cohesive groups may show either better or worse group performance depending upon the group norms.
D)   Cohesive groups show better group performance, but only when there is also high group identity.

Question 10

List and define the group characteristics that are known to be important in determining and influencing groups.

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There are several group characteristics ...

Question 11

A large social group made up of individuals who are normally in geographic proximity, and who share a common set of beliefs and values, such as language, religion, and family practices, is known as which of the following?

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A)   A sociological group.
B)   A psychological group.
C)   A structured group.
D)   A culture.

Question 12

Consider the social group of people who share the Catholic religion. This group would be best described as which of the following?

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A)   A social category.
B)   A dyad.
C)   A culture.
D)   A working group.

Question 13

Write a statement that would convince someone who is not taking this course that it is important to study social groups. Be persuasive!

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Studying social groups is crucial for un...

Question 14

Which of the following best describes deindividuation?

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A)   A state that occurs when individuals think about their social category memberships.
B)   A state that occurs when the normal restraints on behavior are loosened.
C)   A state that occurs when individuals think about their working group memberships.
D)   A state that occurs when the normal restraints on behavior become more important.

Question 15

Which of the following best describes a reference group?

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A)   A large and relatively permanent social group.
B)   A large number of individuals who come together in a common place for a common purpose.
C)   A group of individuals that we look up to and identify with because we admire and want to be like those who belong to it.
D)   A large social group made up of individuals who are normally in geographic proximity with each other.

Question 16

What are group cohesion and social identity, and how are they different?

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