psyc lc mod 41 social influence

Avani has spent many long hours practicing her violin solo. Due to a phenomenon called _____, the presence of an audience at the upcoming recital should _____ her performance.

social facilitation; improve

When we adjust our own behavior or thinking so that it coincides with a group standard, we are exhibiting

conformity

Alexandra is well liked by her friends. When you watch her, you can see that she mimics her friends' gestures and seems to match their moods. Alexandra's behavior would suggest that this automatic mimicry is a component of:

empathy

Tyler is with three of his friends at a restaurant. One of his friends yawns, then another friend does so, and then finally Tyler yawns. Research suggests that Tyler and his friends who also mimicked the yawn may show increased levels of:

empathy

Which phenomenon BEST explains the rise of fascism in the 1930s?

group polarization

Which social-psychological phenomenon is probably MOST relevant to the fact that online conversation tends to strengthen social movements as different as #BlackLivesMatter on the one hand and alt-right white supremacism on the other?

group polarization

The tragic decision to launch the space shuttle Challenger resulted in part from the minimal expression of dissenting views among NASA personnel and advisers. This BEST illustrates the dangers of _

groupthink

Which phenomenon was at least partially responsible for the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the escalation of the Vietnam war, the U.S. Watergate cover-up, the Chernobyl nuclear reactor accident, the U.S. space shuttle Challenger explosion, and the Iraq war?

groupthink

At a meeting in Otto's office, three of his colleagues agree that the plan for a new advertising campaign is correct as it is. As a result, he feels the pressure to get the plan out today and agrees. Otto's behavior illustrates:

informational social influence

At her health club, Bonnie pedals an exercise bike much faster when other patrons are using nearby equipment. This BEST illustrates:

social facilitation

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? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button.

He admires the group's status and attractiveness.

What might explain why, when asked controversial questions, students' answers are more diverse when using anonymous electronic clickers than when raising their hands?

The students may feel as though others in the class are observing their behavior when they have to raise their hands.

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

Makayla has heard that the teachers are considering switching her to the gifted class. Makayla decides to dumb down to act more like her friends. She begins answering questions incorrectly in class, on purpose, in order to be more like her friends. Her behavior is an example of:

normative

Although Wendy disagrees with her boss, she laughs at her joke anyway to gain her approval. Wendy's behavior illustrates:

normative social influence

If one student in a classroom begins to cough, others are likely to do the same. This BEST illustrates:

the chameleon effect