module 42

After a light turns green, drivers take about 15 percent less time to travel the first 100 yards when another car is beside them at the intersection than when they are alone. This BEST illustrates:

social facilitation.

A group of racially prejudiced high school students discussed racial issues. During the conversation, their attitudes became even more prejudiced. This BEST illustrates:

group polarization

In making wedding preparations, JaMarcus conforms to the expectations of his future bride's family in order to win their favor. His behavior illustrates the importance of _____ social influence.

normative

When we perform better on simple or well-learned tasks in the presence of others, this is called:

social facilitation.

Yolanda is the expert on psychometrics and assessment; however, three of the clinicians disagree on her choice of scales. She decides to change her opinion for the good of the group. This BEST illustrates:

groupthink.

When one follows orders or behaves similarly to one's friends, one is demonstrating the power of social:

influence.

A norm is a(n):

understood rule for accepted and expected behavior in a given group.

In which situation is one MOST likely to conform?

when everyone else in the group agrees

José's friends ask him to participate in some activities. He feels pressure to join them, even though the adventures might not be in his best interest. Which reason might be strengthening José's conformity to the group?

He admires the group's status and attractiveness.

Jesiah changes his Internet name so that he will feel more comfortable posting comments on what he really thinks. How does this help him feel more comfortable?

He now feels anonymous.

While on a date with his girlfriend, Juan discovered that she was depressed about a low exam grade. He found that he began to feel dejected and they both talked very little and ended the date early. Juan's change in mood BEST illustrates:

the chameleon effect.