Question 1

The teacher decides to let your class get in groups of four to complete the homework.Your effort on this group task will be _____ the effort you would have expended if the task had been completed as an individual homework.

Accepted Answer

In a group setting, the workload is typically shared among members, so the individual effort required is usually less than if the task were completed alone.

Question 2

In situations where a person has power, he or she is described as a(n)

Accepted Answer

When a person has power, they are seen as an authority figure. They hold the power to make decisions and dictate the actions of others.

Question 3

The tendency for people to change their behavior just because of the presence of other people is known as

Accepted Answer

The mere presence effect refers to changes in a person's behavior due to the presence of others, even if they are not interacting or exerting pressure.

Question 4

In a classic study on social facilitation that focused on college students shooting pool at a student union.Good players who were confident in their pool playing _____ when being watched by others.

Accepted Answer

This classic study on social facilitation found that good players who were confident in their pool playing improved their accuracy when being watched by others. This phenomenon is known as the social facilitation effect, where the presence of others enhances an individual's performance on a task they are already skilled at.

Question 5

In a classic study on social facilitation that focused on college students shooting pool at a student union.Less confident, average pool players _____ when being watched by others.

Accepted Answer

The classic study on social facilitation found that less confident, average pool players showed a decrease in their accuracy when being watched by others. This is known as the social inhibition effect, where the presence of others can lead to a decrease in performance on tasks that are not well learned or are new to the individual.

Question 6

In a study on _____, people playing tug-of-war while blindfolded pulled harder if they thought they were competing alone and pulled less hard when they thought others were on their team.

Accepted Answer

The phenomenon described here is social loafing, which is the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working in a group compared to when working alone. The fact that people played tug-of-war while blindfolded suggests that they were more likely to rely on group members to put in effort and therefore exerted less effort themselves.

Question 7

In a study on social loafing, people playing tug-of-war while blindfolded _____ if they thought they were competing alone than when they thought others were on their team.

Accepted Answer

When individuals believe they are working alone, they tend to exert more effort compared to when they think they are part of a group, due to the social loafing effect.

Question 8

The tendency to perform better when in the presence of others is known as

Accepted Answer

Social facilitation refers to the phenomenon in which an individual tends to perform better when they are being watched by others. This is believed to be due to a heightened sense of arousal and the desire to impress or do well in front of an audience. Social compliance refers to the tendency to conform to social norms or expectations, while indirect obedience refers to obedience to authority in an indirect or subtle way. Conformity refers to the tendency to adjust one's thoughts or behavior to fit in with a group or social norm.

Question 9

The teacher decides to let your class get in groups of four to complete the homework.Your effort on this group task will be less than the effort you would have expended if the task had been completed as individual homework.This illustrates the principle of

Accepted Answer

Social loafing refers to the phenomenon where individuals exert less effort in a group task than they would if they were working individually. In this case, the students are given the option to work in groups of four, and as a result, their individual effort will be reduced due to the presence of others in their group, leading to social loafing.

Question 10

According to Norman Triplett's experiment on social facilitation, if you are riding a bicycle and another rider pulls up beside you, you will be more likely to

Accepted Answer

According to Norman Triplett's experiment on social facilitation, the presence of others can enhance an individual's performance of a task that is already being performed. This is applicable to simple or well-learned tasks such as riding a bicycle. Therefore, if another rider pulls up beside you, it is likely that you will speed up due to a heightened arousal level and a desire to perform better in the presence of others.

Question 11

In a study on social loafing, people playing tug-of-war while blindfolded _____ if they thought they were part of a team than if they were competing alone.

Accepted Answer

Social loafing is the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when they believe they are part of a group, as opposed to when they are working alone.

Question 12

According to Norman Triplett's experiment on _____, if you are riding a bicycle and another rider pulls up beside you, you will be more likely to speed up.

Accepted Answer

Triplett's experiment on social facilitation showed that the presence of others can enhance individual performance on easy tasks, such as pedaling faster while riding a bicycle. This effect is known as social facilitation. Other options such as social compliance, indirect obedience, and conformity do not accurately describe the results of Triplett's experiment.

Question 13

You are practicing your speech alone in your door room when your roommate and another student from down the hall walk in and motion for you to keep going.According to the theory of _____, you are more likely to perform better, particularly if you are confident in your speech making ability.

Accepted Answer

Social facilitation refers to the phenomenon where an individual's performance is enhanced by the presence of others. In this scenario, the presence and encouragement from the roommate and another student may boost the speaker's confidence and improve their speech-making ability.

Question 14

In 1898, psychologist _____ conducted the first published social psychology experiment.

Accepted Answer

Norman Triplett conducted the first published social psychology experiment in 1898, which explored how the presence of others can affect individual performance.

Question 15

You are a good school teacher and are instructing your class when you spy the principal standing outside the door watching you.According to social facilitation theory, you are likely to

Accepted Answer

According to social facilitation theory, the presence of an audience or someone observing can increase arousal and motivation to perform better. Therefore, it is likely that the teacher would improve their teaching performance in the presence of the principal.

Question 16

You are talking with an acquaintance, and you move in closer.Most people will show signs of discomfort.They will either step back, turn to the side, look away, or position an arm in front of themselves because you have

Accepted Answer

Moving too close to someone violates their personal space, which can make them feel uncomfortable or threatened. It is important to be aware of personal space and respect others' boundaries.

Question 17

Regarding social power, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

Accepted Answer

All of these statements are true. Social power is highly situational, and a person's power can vary depending on the context. An individual with power in one setting may not have any in another. When a person has power, they are often defined as an authority figure. Furthermore, social power is not solely held by those in authority; the mere presence of others can have a significant impact on our behavior.

Question 18

In a classic study on _____ that focused on college students shooting pool at a student union.Good players who were confident in their pool playing improved their accuracy when being watched by others, while the less confident players decreased their accuracy when being watched by others.

Accepted Answer

The study described in the question is investigating social facilitation, which is the phenomenon whereby an individual's performance on a task is affected by the presence of others. In this case, good players were facilitated (i.e., their performance improved) by the presence of others, while less confident players were inhibited (i.e., their performance decreased) by the presence of others. Social compliance, indirect obedience, and conforming performance are not relevant to this particular study.

Question 19

If you were sitting alone in your dorm room, picking your nose, and a stranger entered the room, you would probably stop picking your nose because of _____ of the stranger.

Accepted Answer

Mere presence refers to the idea that the mere presence of others can influence behavior. In this scenario, the stranger's presence may make the person uncomfortable enough to stop picking their nose, regardless of any formal social norms or expectations. Compliance, conformity, and indirect obedience all refer to specific forms of social influence that may not apply in this situation.

Question 20

The tendency of people to work less hard when part of a group than when they are solely responsible for their work is known as

Accepted Answer

Social loafing is the tendency for individuals to put forth less effort in a group setting compared to when they are working alone. Groupthink refers to the tendency for a group to prioritize cohesiveness and unanimity over critical thinking and realistic appraisal. Passive compliance refers to going along with group decisions without necessarily agreeing with them. Mere presence refers to the phenomenon of individuals being influenced by the presence of others, even if they are not actively participating in the task at hand.

Quiz 16: Extension B: Social Thinking and Social Influence