COM373 Group Communications

Match the scenario with the most likely types of self-construal according to Marilyn Brewer's trichotomization of self. #5 of 6 Jason is an artist who spends hours in his studio, creating unique artworks that reflect his inner thoughts and emotions. He values his personal creativity and independence. Jason enjoys working alone, finding solace in the process of painting and expressing himself through his art. He identifies himself strongly with his individual talents and artistic pursuits.

Personal Self

Which of the following about the Weekly Quizzes is wrong?

Quizzes submitted late will be deducted 5% of the total pts / day.

According to Muzafer Sherif and Carolyn Sherif, when would two groups reach the highest level of hostility and conflict?

When they compete for limited resources.

The diagram below illustrates a friendship network among 6 individuals (A, B, C, D, E, and Z). Answer the following questions based on the information from the diagram: 1. Who would be most likely chosen by Z as a candidate for making a new friend? 2. Among the listed pairs in the options, which pair is LEAST likely to become friends?

1. C 2. E & Z

Which of the following features characterizes individualism? Select all that apply.

1. Concern for maintaining relations that yield personal benefits and few costs 2. Striving for personal success 3. independent self construal, based on one's personal, idiosyncratic characteristics 4. Behavior is guided by personal attitudes and preferences

true or false 1. Entitativity is a group's actual level of cohesiveness. 2. A college admission committee is a founded group. 3. Travelers of a broken bus is a circumstantial group. 4. According to McGrath, "negotiating tasks" are inherently conflictual among group members, whereas "generating tasks" are cooperative. 5. According to McGrath, "choosing tasks" are inherently conflictual among group members, whereas "executing tasks" are cooperative. 6. Dunbar found the relative mass of primate neocortex is positively correlated with the primate species' average group size. 7. According to Dunbar's findings, apes apparently need a larger neocortex than monkey to handle groups at the similar size. 8. Only great apes have the self-concept (i.e., treating one as an object).

1. F 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. F 6. T 7. T 8. F

Match the following 3 webpage interfaces shown to students with their network positions during the in-class activity "Bavelas' Box." 1. one messaging thread 2. two messaging threads 3. 4 messaging thread

1. Peripheral of a star/wheel network 2. Member of a circle network 3. Cannot determine based on the interface alone

The following sentences come from a survey that measures the big five personality. People are asked how much each of these sentences describe themselves from 1 (Very Inaccurate) to 5 (Very Accurate). Which aspect of "big five" is most likely measured by each sentence? Note: Sentences with * are "reversed" in that they measure the underlying aspect in an opposite way. 1. I am the life of the party. 2. I sympathize with others' feelings. 3. I pay attention to details. 4. I am relaxed most of the time.* 5. I do not have a good imagination.*

1. extroversion 2. agreeableness 3. conscientiousness 4. neuroticism 5. openness to experience

Compare the following social networks: Gay online dating app messaging network College friendship network Highschool sexual network 1. Which network likely has the lowest reciprocity? 2. Which network likely has the lowest triadic closure? 3. Which network likely has the highest heterophily regarding gender/sex? 4. Which network likely has the highest homophily regarding gender/sex?

1. gay online dating messaging apps 2. 3. highschool sexual network 4. gay online dating messaging network

Describe network A, B, D, and E in comparison to C. density vs centralization 1. C vs A 2. C vs B 3. C vs D 4. C vs E

1. great density and same level of centralization 2. a greater density and greater level of centralization 3. a lower density and greater level of centralization 4. lower density and greater level of centralization

What type of social support does each scenario imply? 1. Sarah, a college student, is working on a research project about renewable energy sources for her environmental science class. She's struggling to find reliable sources and data to support her arguments. Feeling overwhelmed, she reaches out to the university's library support services for help. Sarah schedules a meeting with the library's research assistance team. During the meeting, the librarian, Ms. Johnson helps Sarah refine her research questions and define the scope of her project. By discussing specific aspects of renewable energy sources, they narrow down the focus to solar and wind energy technologies. 2. Emily, a high school student, has been feeling incredibly stressed and overwhelmed due to upcoming exams, extracurricular activities, and family issues. One afternoon, after school, Emily and Alex meet at their favorite coffee shop. Emily looks visibly distressed, so Alex starts the conversation by asking how she's been feeling lately. Alex attentively listens to Emily without interrupting. Emily shares her worries and frustrations about school, her personal life, and the pressure she feels to excel in everything. Alex m

1. information support 2. emotional support 3. tanglible support 4. belongling

At a friend's housewarming party, several guests gather in the front yard for a casual evening of socializing and conversation. Among the attendees are Alex, Taylor, and Jordan, who are acquainted but not close friends. The party is a bit lukewarm. Reading the following details of this scenario, and identify the missing ingredients of a successful ritual. 1. Alex is preoccupied with taking selfies and posting them on social media. Taylor keeps glancing at their phone, replying to messages, while Jordan frequently scans the room, seemingly searching for someone else to talk to 2. Alex is excited about recent travel experiences, Taylor is distracted by personal issues, and Jordan is indifferent to both topics. 3. The music was loud, several deliveries were made to the house, and home owner's young kid was crying frequently -- all disrupted the flow and rhythm of interactions. 4. Another BBQ party is going on in the neighbor's yard that was not fenced. Alex and Taylor pondered several times if they could pretend to be the neighbor's guests and taste their BBQ, while Jordan is already eating a second burger from the neighbor.

1. joint attention 2. shared emotion 3. rhythmic synchronization 4. boundary

Matching the following statements with the mostly likely concepts that are measured by these statements. Noting that some statements may be measuring the opposite of a concept. 1. It bothers me if I am not included. 2. I try to be with other people. 3. I like people to act close toward me. 4. I let other people decide what to do. 5. I do not like being alone. 6. I like people to invite me to things. 7. I try to be friendly to people. 8. I try to have other people do things I want done.

1. need to belong 2. desire for affiliation 3. desire for intimacy 4. desire for power 5. need to belong 6. desire for affiliation 7. desire for intimacy 8. desire for power

The following statements are key features of either Minimal Group Paradigm or Realistic Conflict Theory. Please select between the correct theory for each statement. 1. Personal contact is needed to trigger intergroup conflict and discrimination. Realistic Conflict Theory 2. Discriminatory behaviors against another group need NOT to be self-interested. 3. People can be discriminated based on group membership only, even when they are anonymous (that is, their personal identity is invisible). 4. The mere fact of division into groups is NOT enough to trigger discriminatory behavior.

1. realistic conflict theory 2. minimal group paradigm 3. minimal group paradigm 4. realistic conflict theory

Using descriptions from the dropdown lists, please describe the most likely social structures of a CHIMPANZEE group. Mother-Offspring Relationship: The sex that emigrates: Male-Male relationship: Male-Female relationship: Group size:

1.Strong and intimate 2.Females 3.More cooperative leadership 4.Promiscuous 5.small with large home range

Using descriptions from the dropdown lists, please describe the most likely social structures of a MACAQUE group. 1.Mother-Offspring Relationship: 2.The sex that emigrates: 3.Male-Male relationship: 4.Male-Female relationship: 5.Group size:

1.Strong and intimate 2.Males 3.Strict hierarchy based on dominance 4.Dominant male has controls over females and the mating right 5.large and tightly-knitted

Rank order the following psychological experiences according to William Kipling's Need-Threat Model of Ostracism: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

1st = detecting the signal of social exclusion 2nd = experiencing pain 3rd = feeling negative affects 4th = appraising the situation 5th = Applying Behavioral Strategies to Increase Inclusion or Exert Control

You may miss the PollEverywhere participation for at most _____ lectures and still receive all 10pts of lecture participation credits.

5

Which of the following network has a greater level of centralization? A. a straight line B) a connected circle

A

Which of the following rituals is LEAST likely to generate a feeling of solidarity?

A college commencement ceremony over Zoom, while most participants' audio and video are muted to reduce interruption.

Which relationship is(are) most likely to happen among the three people A, B, and C? In the diagram, the parenthesized x, y, z indicates the good possessed by each person. The thought bubbles indicate each person's desired good.

A-B

Please match the four colored regions of human neocortex with their major functions. A B C D

A. emotional responce b. somatic motor c. audition and ve d. vision

Which two of the following cannot be used to communicate with the instructor?

Canvas Assignment Comments & Discord

The following diagram illustrates the social circles of four individuals (A, B, C, D). Each circle represents a different social group or social network that the central person belongs to. According to Simmel, who would have the most unique "personality" (i.e., self-concept, identity)?

D

Which of the following is most likely an emergent phenomenon?

Gradually synchronized rhythmic applause (clapping) after a excellent musical performance

Which of the following questionnaire items is MOST likely measuring the need to belong? (Be aware: sometimes an item can be "reversed" to measure a concept in that it measures the opposite of a given concept.)

I seldom worry about whether other people care about me

John recently joins a gamer group on Twitch (a video streaming website). However, he says that he prefers not to depend on this group or to have the group depend on him, and he feels comfortable not being close to the group. Based on the above information, which of the following statements about John is most likely to be true?

John's group attachment style can be categorized as dismissive.

In his book "Invisible City," Italo Calvino wrote a short story about the conversation between Marco Polo and Kublai Khan: Marco Polo describes a bridge, stone by stone."But which is the stone that supports the bridge?" Kublai Khan asks."The bridge is not supported by one stone or another," Marco answers, "but by the line of the arch that they form."Kublai Khan remains silent, reflecting. Then he adds: "Why do you speak to me of the stones? It is only the arch that matters to me."Polo answers: "Without stones there is no arch." What perspective was Kublai Khan taking?

Methodological Holism

Which of the following time can be booked through calendly.com to talk to the instructor in person?

Monday 3:00-3:20pm Monday 3:20-3:40pm & Monday 3:40-4:00pm

Which of the following about the Final Exam is wrong?

Taking the exam will always improve your final grade.

The chart below is adapted from Dunbar & Shultz (2007; Evolution in the social brain. Science, 317[5843], 1344-1347). Each dot represents a primate species, including monkeys (orange dots) and apes (blue dots). The dash lines are linear trends of the relationship between their neocortex sizes and average group sizes. Which of the following statements about the chart is WRONG?

The average group size for humans can be inferred by extrapolating one of the two trend lines with the size of human neocortex (relative to the rest of brain). For this inference, the orange line (i.e., monkey's trend) is a better choice than the blue line (i.e., ape's trend).

The following diagrams illustrate the "Cortical Homunculus" in two ways. Which social capacities of primates is most relevant to the phenomenon behind these illustrations?

The capacity for complex communication through nonverbal channels

Sociologists Peter Bearman, James Moody, and Katherine Stovel studied the romantic and sexual relationships among about 800 adolescent residing in a mid-sized town in midwestern United States during 1993-1995. The following network diagram illustrates these relationships (including both sexual and romantic relationships). The darker dots are boys and lighter dots are girls. Based on the information from this diagram, which of the following statements is most likely wrong?

There is a strong sign of triadic closure

Which statement captures the essence of Lewin's concept of interactionism, or B = f (P, E)?

While a "mob mentality" may stimulate riot, people in the crowds also have their own, personal agendas. As they interact with each other, the movement of the riot is hard to be predicted by its overall group agenda or by a simple aggregation of the personal agendas.

Which of the following about the Reflection Essays is correct?

You must write an essay for the 'tower building' activity.

Revolutions often occur when the economic situation of a society was just improved. One explanation is that the improved economic situation leads to the experience of frustration by some people (e.g., due to a feeling of relative deprivation), which then makes them aggressive, and eventually triggers revolution. On the Coleman's Boat below, please place the four elements of the above explanation (i.e., Improved Economic Situation, Revolution, Frustration, Aggression.)

a) improved economic situation b) revolution c) frustration d) aggression

Match the following scenarios with the processes related to self-categorization. #1 of 4 During an intercultural festival, various ethnic groups participate, each showcasing their unique traditions and customs. The attendees, in an attempt to appreciate cultural differences, unintentionally exaggerate the uniqueness in foods, clothing, and practices rather than focusing on the shared aspects of humanity and community.

accentuation

Match the following scenarios with the processes related to self-categorization. #3 of 4 In a large multinational corporation, a team-building event is organized to foster collaboration and unity among employees from diverse cultural backgrounds. The employees are divided into smaller groups to work on a 'common ground' sharing activity. Each group discuss shared experiences, challenges, or goals they might have faced in their personal or professional lives. Employees from different countries began to downplay their cultural differences and instead focus on shared experiences

assimilation

Match the following scenarios with the processes related to self-categorization. #2 of 4 Thomas Haynesworth, an African-American teenager, were arrested in Richmond, Virginia in 1984 for the rapes of several white women. Haynesworth spent 27 years in prison before he was cleared by sophisticated analysis of DNA evidence. He was originally fingered by several white witnesses who saw another African-American teenager but believed Haynesworth looked 'just like' him. Law enforcement now believes that these witnesses might have exhibited the so-called 'own-race bias' such that they were less likely to distinguish between individual members of a different race, than those of their own race.

assimulation

Which of the following time point does intergroup conflicts most like to outbreak?

c

Match the scenario with the most likely types of self-construal according to Marilyn Brewer's trichotomization of self. #2 of 6 Ahmed is a passionate soccer player who belongs to a local soccer team. He identifies strongly with his team, wearing their jersey with pride and attending all team events and matches. Ahmed feels a sense of belonging and camaraderie with his teammates. He values the collective success of the team over individual achievements and sees himself as an integral part of the larger soccer community.

collective self

Match the scenario with the most likely types of self-construal according to Marilyn Brewer's trichotomization of self. #6 of 6 Maya is a dedicated environmental activist who actively participates in group protests, campaigns, and rallies to raise awareness about climate change. She feels a strong sense of belonging to the larger environmental movement. Maya believes in the power of collective action and collaborates with other activists, sharing common goals and values. She sees herself as part of a global community striving for environmental sustainability.

collective slef

Match the following scenarios with the processes related to self-categorization. #4 of 4 In an online discussion forum, users engage in heated debates about political ideologies. Participants from different social and political backgrounds express their views passionately. As the discussions escalate, some users stoped addressing each other by their usernames and start using derogatory labels based on political affiliations. This leads to a toxic environment where individuals are seen as representatives of a particular ideology rather than unique individuals with their own thoughts and experiences. Consequently, meaningful dialogue breaks down, and the focus shifts from discussing ideas to attacking perceived group identities.

depersonalization

The following diagram summarizes the relationship between body weight and brain weight across several vertebrate species. Which groups of species may be considered as having unusually small brain compared to their body mass? postive slope (body weight in KG--> x) (brain weight in Grams --> Y)

fish and reptiles

Which of the following groups is most likely to have the highest level of entitativity in the eyes of an average outsider?

members of a football team

Which of the following primate species is the most distant ancestor of human?

none of these options

Watch the Heineken commercial below: Now, watch each of the following four clips of this commercial (i.e., the 4 parts of the 'experiment'). Match the clips with the strategies of intergroup conflict reduction. You may find some clips contain clues of multiple strategies: Focus on each clip as a whole, and pick the most salient strategy. part 1: ice breaker part 2: Q&A part 3: bridge building part 4: the decision

part 1: intergroup cooperation on a subordinate goal that can easily succeed part 2: de-categorization part 3: part 4:

Match the scenario with the most likely types of self-construal according to Marilyn Brewer's trichotomization of self. #1 of 6 Emma, a high school student, is an avid reader and writer. She spends most of her time in the school library, engrossed in novels and creative writing. She considers herself an introvert and values her personal space. In social situations, she prefers engaging in solitary activities, enjoying her own company, and focusing on her personal interests. Personal Self

personal self

Match the scenario with the most likely types of self-construal according to Marilyn Brewer's trichotomization of self. #3 of 6 Sarah is a caring and empathetic person who enjoys building deep and meaningful relationships with her friends and family. She invests time and effort in understanding the emotions and needs of others. Sarah values the quality of her relationships, offering support and compassion to her close friends during their highs and lows. She sees her identity as intertwined with the relationships she builds, defining herself through her connections with others.

personal self

Match the scenario with the most likely types of self-construal according to Marilyn Brewer's trichotomization of self. #4 of 6 Alex is a social worker who devotes their time to helping individuals in need. They prioritize building strong, supportive relationships with their clients, providing emotional support and guidance. Alex believes in the importance of human connection and sees their identity intertwined with the relationships they form. They find fulfillment in making a positive impact on others' lives and values the bonds they create in their professional role.

relational self

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a structure of a team within a business organization?

the teams name