Which of the following concepts from social psychology are concerned with the effect of the presence of others on the quality of a person's performance?
a. groupthink and group polarization
b. conformity, compliance, and obedience c. dispositional and situational attributions d. prejudice and discrimination
e. social facilitation and social loafing
e
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Suppose that you hear a lecture in which the female speaker says, "I will be exploring this topic from an essentialist perspective. Which of the following sentences would you be most likely to hear?
a. "Women have one characteristic in common with one another: a concern about the well-being of children.". b. "Gender differences may be large in the workplace but small in personal interactions.". c. "In the Western hemisphere, people have a view of gender that is very different from the view in the Eastern hemisphere.". d. "Gender differences are so small that they essentially have no practical significance.".
Consider the advantages of working in a team (as opposed to working independently). Which positive outcome is least likely to occur in a team setting?
a. People enjoy their work more. b. People bond with others more. c. People accomplish more. d. People feel more confident.
Modeling may involve:
a. mirror neurons b. glial cells c. optic chiasma d. hypnotic hypermnesia
The instinct theory of motivation is really only of historical interest in contemporary psychology
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.