Understanding Groups and Group Dynamics Quiz

What are social norms in a group?

• Written rules that govern group behavior

• Conventional or unwritten social practices accepted by society

• Strict laws enforced by the group leader

• Individual preferences that guide group interactions

What is the main reason individuals join groups?

• To compete with group members

• To fulfill the need for belongingness

• To avoid social interactions

• To feel superior to others

What is the concept of social loafing?

• Improved coordination among group members

• Enhanced motivation due to group dynamics

• Decrease in individual effort when part of a larger group

• Increased individual performance in a group setting

What is the consequence of Groupthink?

• Development of contingency plans

• Encouragement of diverse opinions

• Failure to gather required information

• Increased survey of alternative actions

What is Group Polarization?

• Indecisiveness among group members

• Tendency of groups to take extreme actions compared to individual decisions

• Preference for conservative actions in a group setting

• Avoidance of group consensus

What is the Great Man Theory of leadership?

• Leadership is a collective effort

• Leaders are born with unique traits

• Leaders are made through experience

• Leadership is based on situational context

What is the Trait Theory of leadership?

• Leadership is a combination of traits and context

• Leadership is not influenced by personality

• Leadership is situational and context-dependent

• Leadership is solely based on personality traits

What is the primary reason for Group Polarization?

• Preference for conflict within the group

• Lack of individual opinions

• Desire to be accepted by the group

• Fear of group rejection

What is the impact of social facilitation on individual performance?

• Decreases individual performance

• Increases individual performance

• Has no effect on individual performance

• Leads to confusion among group members

What is the role of social norms in a group setting?

• To restrict individual behavior

• To guide group members on accepted practices

• To encourage rebellion within the group

• To discourage group interactions