Social Psych Quiz

Analyze the impact of groupthink on decision-making processes within a team. How can a leader mitigate the negative effects of groupthink?

• Groupthink leads to better decision-making as it ensures consensus. A leader can mitigate its effects by encouraging more groupthink.

• Groupthink can result in poor decision-making due to the suppression of dissenting opinions. A leader can mitigate its effects by fostering an open environment where all team members feel comfortable voicing their opinions.

• Groupthink has no impact on decision-making processes. A leader can mitigate its effects by ignoring it.

• Groupthink always leads to the best decisions. A leader can mitigate its effects by making decisions unilaterally.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the role of social identity theory in understanding intergroup conflict. Provide an example of how social identity can lead to prejudice or discrimination.

• Social identity theory suggests that intergroup conflict arises only from economic competition. An example is when two companies compete for market share.

• Social identity theory posits that intergroup conflict can arise from the need to enhance self-esteem through group membership. An example is when sports fans exhibit hostility towards rival teams.

• Social identity theory indicates that intergroup conflict is always based on personal dislike. An example is when two individuals from different groups have a personal feud.

• Social identity theory states that intergroup conflict is unrelated to group membership. An example is when people from different groups cooperate without any issues.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Discuss how self-concept influences an individual's behavior in social settings. Provide an example of a situation where self-concept might affect one's actions.

• Self-concept has no influence on an individual's behavior in social settings. An example is when someone acts the same regardless of the situation.

• Self-concept can significantly influence behavior, as individuals often act in ways that are consistent with their self-perception. An example is when a person who sees themselves as a leader takes charge in group projects.

• Self-concept only influences behavior in private settings. An example is when someone behaves differently at home than in public.

• Self-concept always leads to negative behavior in social settings. An example is when someone with low self-esteem avoids social interactions.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Critically assess the role of deindividuation in group behavior. How does deindividuation contribute to actions that individuals might not perform alone?

• Deindividuation has no effect on group behavior. It does not contribute to any actions.

• Deindividuation can lead to a loss of self-awareness and a decrease in the sense of personal responsibility, contributing to actions that individuals might not perform alone. An example is when people engage in vandalism during a riot.

• Deindividuation always leads to positive group behavior. It encourages individuals to act more altruistically.

• Deindividuation only occurs in small groups. It does not affect large groups.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which of the following is a sign of groupthink?

• An illusion of vulnerability
• An illusion of anonymity
• Unbiased information seeking
• Self-censorship