An increase in group performance such that the group outperforms the individuals who comprise the group is called
a. process loss.
b. process gain.
c. escalation.
d. polarization.
b
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Regarding sensation seeking, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. People learn to seek particular levels of arousal. b. Whether you are high or low in sensation seeking is probably based on how your body responds to new, unusual, or intense stimulation. c. High sensation seekers are orderly, nurturant, and giving, and enjoy the company of others. d. High sensation seekers are more likely to engage in high-risk behaviors such as substance abuse and casual unprotected sex.
Children born with a noticeable genetic defect (e.g., harelip) are changed by the defect and by the reactions of others who notice it. This is a(n) ____ genotype/environment correlation
a. active (niche-building) b. recessive c. passive d. evocative
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an individual suffering from antisocial
personality disorder? a. Fear of punishment b. Consistent irresponsibility c. Impulsivity d. Lack of remorse e. Failure to conform
The process by which a neuron gets its message across the synaptic cleft to another cell is best likened to:
a. sailors carrying a message from one island to another. b. fire traveling along the fuse of a firecracker. c. dead tree limbs being pruned from a tree. d. electricity traveling along a telephone wire.