Question 1

Whenever your friend Ted surfs online,he writes terribly harsh letters to strangers using a bogus email address.Ted's behavior can likely be attributed to the role of _______ in deindividuation.&#10;A) group size&#10;B) physical anonymity&#10;C) arousing activities&#10;D) culture

Accepted Answer

The role of physical anonymity in deindividuation is that it can lead to a loss of self-awareness and result in individuals engaging in behaviors they might not normally do if they were identifiable. Ted's use of a bogus email address suggests he is seeking to remain anonymous online, which can contribute to his harsh behavior towards strangers. The other options (group size, arousing activities, and culture) do not have as direct of a relationship with Ted's behavior.

Question 2

People who are made self-aware,by acting in front of a mirror or TV camera,have been found to&#10;A) exhibit increased self-confidence.&#10;B) behave more consistently with their attitudes.&#10;C) be less thoughtful in analyzing complex social issues.&#10;D) be more vulnerable to persuasive appeals that run counter to social norms.

Accepted Answer

Acting in front of a mirror or TV camera increases self-awareness, which in turn leads to behavior that is more consistent with one's attitudes and values. This is known as the "mirror effect." However, self-awareness does not necessarily lead to increased self-confidence, nor does it necessarily affect one's ability to analyze complex social issues or susceptibility to persuasive appeals.

Question 3

found that cultures with depersonalized warriors were&#10;A) more likely to be victorious.&#10;B) less likely to be victorious.&#10;C) less likely to brutalize their victims.&#10;D) more likely to brutalize their victims.

Accepted Answer

more likely to brutalize their victims.

Question 4

A loss of self-awareness and evaluation apprehension,which can occur in group situations,is called&#10;A) groupthink.&#10;B) social loafing.&#10;C) group polarization.&#10;D) deindividuation.

Accepted Answer

Deindividuation is a phenomenon where individuals lose their sense of individuality and become more immersed in the group's identity, leading to a loss of self-awareness and evaluation apprehension. Groupthink refers to the tendency for group members to conform and silence dissenting views to reach a consensus, social loafing is a phenomenon where individuals exert less effort in a group setting, and group polarization refers to group members adopting more extreme views in the direction of the group's original opinions.

Question 5

A looting mob is a good example of&#10;A) social loafing.&#10;B) groupthink.&#10;C) deindividuation.&#10;D) a risky shift.

Accepted Answer

Deindividuation is a phenomenon where people lose their sense of individual identity and become more immersed in a group. This can lead to a lack of personal responsibility and increase the likelihood of impulsive or aggressive behavior, such as looting in a mob. Social loafing refers to individuals exerting less effort in a group than when working alone. Groupthink is a phenomenon where a group values consensus over individual critical thinking, often resulting in poor decisions. Risky shift is the tendency for groups to make riskier decisions than individuals would on their own.

Question 6

According to the text,physical anonymity _______ results in antisocial behavior.&#10;A) always&#10;B) sometimes&#10;C) never&#10;D) almost never

Accepted Answer

The text states that "research has found that physical anonymity can sometimes result in antisocial behavior." Therefore, the best choice is B (sometimes).

Question 7

Based on research cited in the text,who is most likely to honk aggressively at someone stopped at a green light?&#10;A) The driver of a moped.&#10;B) The driver of a convertible with the top down.&#10;C) The drive of a convertible with the top up.&#10;D) The driver of a motorcycle.

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Question 8

One effect of deindividuation is&#10;A) diminished self-restraint.&#10;B) increased self-awareness.&#10;C) social facilitation.&#10;D) a risky shift.

Accepted Answer

Deindividuation typically leads to a decrease in self-awareness and a feeling of anonymity, which can result in a reduction in self-restraint and an increase in impulsive and even violent behavior.

Question 9

Which of the following circumstances contributes to people becoming deindividuated?&#10;A) They are immersed in a large group.&#10;B) They are physically anonymous.&#10;C) They are involved in arousing, distracting activities.&#10;D) All of these.

Accepted Answer

All three circumstances contribute to people becoming deindividuated. Being immersed in a large group can result in individuals feeling less responsible for their actions and losing their sense of individual identity. Being physically anonymous can lead to a decrease in self-awareness and an increase in impulsive behavior. Engaging in arousing, distracting activities can also lead to a loss of self-awareness and a decrease in inhibitions.

Question 10

found that&#10;A) People wearing nurses' uniforms delivered more shock than those who were not anonymous.&#10;B) People wearing nurses' uniforms delivered as much shock as those who were anonymous.&#10;C) People wearing nurses' uniforms delivered as much shock as those wearing KKK style outfits.&#10;D) People wearing nurses' uniforms delivered less shock than those who were not anonymous.

Accepted Answer

This is referring to the famous Milgram experiment where participants were instructed to deliver electric shocks to a "learner" in another room. In one variation of the experiment, participants were required to wear a nurse's uniform. The results showed that people wearing nurses' uniforms delivered less shock than those who were not anonymous.

Question 11

Compare and contrast social loafing,social facilitation,and deindividuation.

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Question 12

conducted a study of trick-or-treat theft at homes scattered throughout the Seattle area.Given a chance to steal candy,the children who were _______ were most likely to commit transgressions.&#10;A) anonymous and alone&#10;B) anonymous and in a group&#10;C) frustrated and alone&#10;D) frustrated and in a group

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Question 13

The relationship between self-consciousness and deindividuation is&#10;A) positive.&#10;B) negative.&#10;C) neutral.&#10;D) curvilinear.

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Question 14

&#34;Self-awareness is the opposite of deindividuation.&#34; Explain this statement.

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Question 15

The relationship between group size and the probability of deindividuation occurring is&#10;A) positive.&#10;B) negative.&#10;C) neutral.&#10;D) curvilinear.

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Question 16

Zimbardo reported that women who were masked and hooded in KKK-style hoods and robes tended to _______ than women who were visible and wore name tags.&#10;A) administer longer shocks to a victim&#10;B) engage in greater social loafing&#10;C) make riskier decisions&#10;D) make more contact and reveal more personal information

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Question 17

When people experience a loss of self-awareness as well as evaluation apprehension,they are in a state of&#10;A) social facilitation.&#10;B) social loafing.&#10;C) deindividuation.&#10;D) groupthink.

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Question 18

In what situations is deinviduation most likely to occur?

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Question 19

A review of studies on deindividuation showed that physical anonymity makes one _______ to cues presented in a situation,whether negative or positive.&#10;A) more responsive&#10;B) less responsive&#10;C) suddenly responsive&#10;D) ambivalent

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Deck 19: Doing Together What We Would Not Do Alone