Question 1

When being observed increases evaluation concerns, ________ occurs; when being lost in a crowd decreases evaluation concerns, ________ occurs.

Accepted Answer

A)   deindividuation; groupthink
B)   social facilitation; social loafing
C)   groupthink; deindividuation
D)   social loafing; social facilitationE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Marquita 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)   the social comparison theory.
B)   the reactance theory.
C)   informational influence.
D)   counterfactual thinking.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

According to Festinger (1954) , it is human nature to want to evaluate our opinions by

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Explain the role of evaluation apprehension in both social facilitation and social loafing.

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