Question 1

If a person had a sudden appendicitis attack in a public place,she would be more likely to be helped if:

Accepted Answer

The bystander effect suggests that people are more likely to help when fewer people are present, as responsibility is less diffused.

Question 2

What really seems to be happening when people are in large crowds and anonymous situations is that:

Accepted Answer

When people are in large crowds and anonymous situations, they tend to conform to the specific norms of the situation. This is due to social influence and the desire to fit in with the group. However, it is important to note that individuals may still have their own individual values and beliefs, but in the moment they may prioritize fitting in and conforming to the group norm.

Question 3

Ethnocentrism can be reduced by:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ethnocentrism can be reduced by:
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Question 4

Eduardo is walking across campus on his way to the school's costume party.He is wearing a silly gorilla suit.Although he is normally shy,Eduardo sees one of his friends and plays a practical joke on him! What phenomenon does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Deindividuation is a phenomenon where individuals feel a reduced sense of self-awareness, leading them to behave differently in a group setting. In this case, Eduardo's gorilla suit may have made him feel less self-aware and more likely to engage in a practical joke.

Question 5

Adora and Yvette,and twelve of their closest friends from college,are planning to go to Key West during spring break.As members of the anonymous crowd of college students,Adora and Yvette will most likely:

Accepted Answer

As members of the anonymous crowd of college students, Adora and Yvette are more likely to conform to the situation's specific norms of partying during spring break. This is a common behavior among college students during spring break, and peer pressure also plays a role in this conformity.

Question 6

The members of Ike's fraternity think blindfolding the initiates and covering them with molasses is a great idea for pledging.Ike does not think this is a good idea but he decides to keep quiet rather than offend his fraternity brothers and risk being ridiculed.This illustrates a symptom of:

Accepted Answer

This scenario demonstrates groupthink, which occurs when members of a group prioritize maintaining harmony and unanimity over critical thinking, leading them to ignore alternative viewpoints and make poor decisions. Ike, despite disagreeing with the group's decision, chooses to remain silent for fear of facing rejection or humiliation from the others, indicating his willingness to conform to the group's norm.

Question 7

Research suggests that you are more likely to:

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that individuals are more likely to feel deindividuated when wearing a uniform as it reduces the unique personal identity of the individual and increases anonymity. Being in a small town is unlikely to trigger deindividuation as individuals in small communities are more likely to be known by others and have distinct identities. Studies have also shown that deindividuation does not necessarily lead to combative behavior but rather can result in thoughtless or mindless behavior.

Question 8

The belief that one's own ethnic group,nation,or religion is superior to all others is called:

Accepted Answer

Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own ethnic group, nation, or religion is superior to all others. The other options (A, B, D) are not related to this concept. The fundamental attribution error refers to the tendency to overemphasize dispositional (internal) explanations for others' behavior while underemphasizing situational (external) factors. Self-serving bias refers to the tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors and failures to external factors. Entrapment refers to the process of becoming increasingly committed to a course of action in order to justify investments that have already been made.

Question 9

Research on fundamental aspects of ethnocentrism shows that:

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that ethnocentrism can occur based on any distinguishing characteristic, whether it be race, religion, gender or social class. It is not limited to individualist countries and can be found in collectivist cultures as well, although the way it is expressed may differ. While ethnocentrism can lead to competition, it is not necessarily always detrimental to human survival as it can also foster group cohesion and identity, which can be beneficial in certain contexts.

Question 10

Lucas is making his way across a busy campus between classes.He notices smoke coming from the side of the cafeteria but figures that someone already called the fire department.What phenomenon does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

This scenario demonstrates diffusion of responsibility, where individuals assume others will take action or responsibility in an emergency situation. Lucas assumes someone else has already called the fire department, rather than taking action himself.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a situational factor that will encourage a person to "rock the boat" and be a nonconformist?

Accepted Answer

The knowledge that you are the only dissenting person and so it is up to you to take action is a situational factor that encourages nonconformity, not discourages it.

Question 12

Groupthink can be counteracted by creating conditions that:

Accepted Answer

Groupthink is a phenomenon in which individuals prioritize group agreement over individual dissent, leading to flawed decision making. Creating conditions that explicitly encourage doubt and dissent allows for a diversity of viewpoints to be considered, leading to better decision making and avoiding groupthink. Fostering strong, directive leadership and prioritizing unanimity over majority rule can actually contribute to groupthink. Helping members focus on being team players is important, but it does not necessarily counteract groupthink.

Question 13

As members of an anonymous crowd,

Accepted Answer

The phenomenon of the "bystander effect" describes how individuals in a crowd may fail to take action in an emergency situation because they believe that someone else will do so. This is a common occurrence in anonymous crowds, where people may feel less responsibility to take action themselves.

Question 14

A group of officers fighting in Afghanistan must make an important military decision.Under what circumstances would groupthink be most likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

Groupthink is most likely to occur when group members feel under pressure by outside forces, such as time constraints or high-stress situations. In the case of the officers fighting in Afghanistan, the pressure of combat and the importance of the military decision could create a sense of urgency and pressure on the group, potentially leading to groupthink. The other options do not necessarily create conditions that would lead to groupthink.

Question 15

Resistance to groupthink can be fostered by all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Becoming invulnerable in knowing everything would actually contribute to groupthink, as it reinforces the idea that the group's decisions are always correct and members should not question them. The other options all contribute to fostering resistance to groupthink, by emphasizing the importance of independent thinking, identification with the group's values and goals, and concern for the collective well-being.

Question 16

When President George W.Bush launched an invasion of Iraq,claiming that the country had weapons of mass destruction and was allied with Al-Qaeda,he and his team ignored evidence from intelligence agencies that neither claim was actually true.This error can be attributed to a process called.

Accepted Answer

Groupthink is a phenomenon in which a group of individuals prioritize unanimity and conformity over critical analysis and decision-making. In the case of the invasion of Iraq, President Bush and his team may have succumbed to groupthink, ignoring contradictory evidence and focusing on their shared belief in the existence of weapons of mass destruction and Iraq's alliance with Al-Qaeda.

Question 17

The part of a person's self-concept that is based on his or her identification with a nation,culture,or ethnic group or with gender or other roles in society is called:

Accepted Answer

Ethnic identity refers to the part of a person's self-concept that is based on his or her identification with a nation, culture, or ethnic group. It is a sense of belonging to a particular group based on shared values, beliefs, and customs, and it can have a significant impact on an individual's behavior, attitudes, and life outcomes.

Question 18

Bystander apathy results from:

Accepted Answer

Bystander apathy refers to the phenomenon where individuals are less likely to intervene in an emergency situation when other people are present. Diffusion of responsibility is a key factor in this behavior, as individuals feel less personally responsible to help when there are others around who could potentially intervene.

Question 19

When the leader of a close-knit group humiliates dissenters,then it is most likely that _______________ is occurring.

Accepted Answer

Groupthink occurs when a group is highly cohesive to the point where individuals prioritize the harmony of the group over critical thinking and making sound decisions. The leader humiliating dissenters is a sign of a highly cohesive group where members feel pressure to conform to the group's norms, ideas, and decisions. The dissenters may be seen as a threat to the group's cohesiveness, which in turn leads to the inhibition of dissent and creativity.

Question 20

In order to study the power of the situation,researchers promoted deindividuation by having their subjects wear disguises.They found that:

Accepted Answer

The study found that women who wore Ku Klux Klan-like disguises delivered more apparent electric shock, indicating that deindividuation through disguise increased aggressive behavior.

Quiz 8: Exstintion: Behavior in Social and Cultural Context