Question 1

Asch's experiments were based on workers comparing the length of lines that they had drawn.

Accepted Answer

Asch's experiments involved participants judging the length of lines on cards, not lines they had drawn, to study conformity.

Question 2

Evidence indicates that Asch's findings about group conformity are culture bound.

Accepted Answer

Asch's research was conducted in the United States with a sample of participants from a similar cultural background. It is possible that the findings may not generalize to other cultures that place less emphasis on social conformity. Recent studies have shown that cultural factors can influence the likelihood of conformity in group situations.

Question 3

A reference group is one that a person defines himself or herself as a member or is desirous of being a member.

Accepted Answer

A reference group is a group of people that an individual identifies with or aspires to become a part of. It can influence an individual's beliefs, values, attitudes, and behavior.

Question 4

The Hawthorne studies showed that methods used to enforce group norms included sarcasm,name-calling,ridicule,punches to the upper arm and group ostracism.

Accepted Answer

The Hawthorne studies did indeed show that methods used to enforce group norms included sarcasm, name-calling, ridicule, punches to the upper arm, and group ostracism.

Question 5

Deviant workplace behaviour covers a wide range of antisocial actions by organisational members that threatens the well-being of the organisation or its members.

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Deviant workplace behaviour is defined as any action that violates the norms, values, or policies of an organisation and threatens the well-being of the organisation or its members. It can include behaviours such as theft, fraud, harassment, sabotage, and bullying.

Question 6

Conformity to social norms is higher in collectivistic cultures.

Accepted Answer

Collectivistic cultures prioritize group harmony and conformity over individual expression, so there is generally a higher level of adherence to social norms in these cultures.

Question 7

What are norms?

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Question 8

Someone who ordinarily wouldn't engage in deviant behaviour might be more likely to do so when working in a group.

Accepted Answer

This phenomenon is known as the "risky shift" or "group polarisation," where individuals within a group may take on more extreme or deviant behaviours due to a perceived diffusion of responsibility or social influence from other group members.

Question 9

The most common class of norms are social arrangement norms.

Accepted Answer

The most common class of norms are social norms, which include a variety of types such as descriptive, injunctive, and prescriptive norms, rather than specifically "social arrangement norms."

Question 10

The Hawthorne Studies were very important in demonstrating the concept of group conformity on individual behaviour.

Accepted Answer

The Hawthorne Studies were a series of experiments conducted in the 1920s and 1930s that revealed the profound influence of social dynamics, particularly of group conformity, on individual behavior. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 11

The Hawthorne studies in the 1920s and 1930s investigated the influence of status on employees.

Accepted Answer

The Hawthorne studies primarily investigated the effects of working conditions, such as lighting and breaks, on employee productivity, not specifically the influence of status.

Question 12

According to the Hawthorne studies,lighting is most effective in increasing productivity when it is reduced to the point just above moonlight.

Accepted Answer

The Hawthorne studies found that productivity increased regardless of the lighting level, suggesting that factors such as increased attention and motivation from being studied were at play. This became known as the Hawthorne effect.

Question 13

Fuse Pty Ltd is a human resource consulting firm.From Monday through Thursday,the consultants typically have filled schedules meeting with clients and making calls to set up appointments.In contrast,their Fridays are generally fairly relaxed; they tend to spend a fair amount of time socialising with their fellow consultants.As a professional consultancy,all the employees in the firm dress fairly formally in full business attire. Within two weeks of work,Jane,the new employee,also finds that just like other consultants,her schedule is often filled between Monday to Thursday and her Fridays tend to be more relaxed.This is most likely because of ________ norms.
A)social arrangement
B)appearance
C)performance
D)allocation of resources

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Question 14

Fuse Pty Ltd is a human resource consulting firm.From Monday through Thursday,the consultants typically have filled schedules meeting with clients and making calls to set up appointments.In contrast,their Fridays are generally fairly relaxed; they tend to spend a fair amount of time socialising with their fellow consultants.As a professional consultancy,all the employees in the firm dress fairly formally in full business attire. Jane is a new consultant at the firm.Although there is no written rule for work attire,Jane dresses fairly formally.This is most likely because of ________ norms.
A)social arrangement
B)appearance
C)performance
D)allocation of resources

Accepted Answer

The dress code at Fuse Pty Ltd is a formal business attire which is likely a result of appearance norms. Social arrangement, performance, and allocation of resources are not relevant in this context.

Question 15

Asch's study suggested that we desire to be one of the group and avoid being visibly different.

Accepted Answer

Asch's studies on conformity showed that individuals have a desire to fit in with the group and avoid being seen as different, even if it means giving an incorrect response.

Question 16

Max manages a small factory producing electronic smoke detectors.After reading about the Hawthorne studies,he realises that worker productivity can be increased. If Max reduces the light intensity in his factory,what will he achieve?
A)reduced lighting costs
B)increased work productivity
C)more satisfied workers
D)none of the above

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Question 17

Conformity is the degree to which members are attracted to each other and are motivated to stay in the group.

Accepted Answer

Conformity is actually the degree to which individuals in a group adjust their attitudes, behavior, and beliefs to align with the group norms and expectations, regardless of whether they are attracted to the group or motivated to stay in it.

Question 18

Asch conducted a simulated prison experiment that demonstrated that people with no prior personality pathology or training in their roles could execute extreme forms of behaviour consistent with the roles they were playing.

Accepted Answer

The simulated prison experiment was conducted by Philip Zimbardo, not Solomon Asch. Asch is known for his conformity experiments.

Question 19

Your group is engaged in problem solving and the group's goal is to identify as many solutions possible.Which size group should be most effective?
A)3
B)7
C)12
D)6

Accepted Answer

A larger group will have more diversity of ideas and perspectives, leading to a wider range of possible solutions being generated. Additionally, a larger group allows for more potential for collaboration and building off each other's ideas.

Question 20

What are four common classes of norms?

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Quiz 8: Foundations of Group Behaviour