Group Processes: Dynamics, Leadership, and Intergroup Relations

Question 1

What is a defining characteristic of effective communication within a group setting?

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Open and honest exchange of ideas

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Strict adherence to planned agenda

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Avoiding any form of conflict

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Speaking only when explicitly prompted

Question 2

What is the informal network of communication within a group known as?

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Grapevine

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Chain of command

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Formal channels

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Hierarchy

Question 3

What term describes negative attitudes and beliefs towards members of other groups?

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Prejudice

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Stereotyping

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Discrimination

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Racism

Question 4

What term refers to the way in which a group interacts with the external environment?

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Intergroup relations

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Social network

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Group dynamics

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Social cohesion

Question 5

What term refers to the tendency for groups to favor their own members over outsiders?

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In-group bias

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Out-group bias

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Stereotyping

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Prejudice

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a type of decision-making style?

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Charismatic

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Autocratic

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Consultative

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Delegative

Question 7

What is the term for a situation where two or more groups compete for the same resources?

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Intergroup conflict

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Intragroup conflict

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Social conflict

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Political conflict

Question 8

What is the term for the process by which individuals are influenced by their social environment?

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Socialization

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Acculturation

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Assimilation

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Enculturation

Question 9

Which leadership style involves facilitating group discussion and building consensus?

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Democratic leadership

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Autocratic leadership

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Laissez-faire leadership

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Transactional leadership

Question 10

Which communication pattern features a central figure distributing information to group members?

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Wheel

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Chain

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Circle

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Star

Question 11

Which decision-making process requires consensus among all group members?

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Consensus

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Majority vote

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Plurality vote

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Minority rule

Question 12

What is the phenomenon where group members perform less effectively when their contributions are not individually identifiable?

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Social loafing

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Group cohesion

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Conformity

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Social facilitation

Question 13

Which leadership style focuses on rewarding achievements and punishing failures?

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Transactional leadership

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Transformational leadership

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Laissez-faire leadership

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Democratic leadership

Question 14

What do we call the tendency to adopt the beliefs and behaviors of the majority group to fit in?

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Conformity

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Prejudice

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Discrimination

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Stereotyping

Question 15

Which communication pattern allows all group members to communicate equally?

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Circle

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Star

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Chain

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Wheel

Question 16

What is the process of comparing oneself to others called?

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Social comparison

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Self-categorization

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Ingroup bias

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Intergroup conflict

Question 17

Which communication pattern is characterized by a centralized flow of information from a single source?

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Wheel

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Circle

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Chain

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All-channel

Question 18

What is the term for the tendency for individuals in a group to avoid taking personal responsibility for decisions?

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Diffusion of responsibility

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Groupthink

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Social loafing

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Cognitive dissonance

Question 19

What is the process by which individuals adapt their behavior and beliefs to fit into a social group?

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Socialization

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Conformity

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Obedience

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Identification

Question 20

Which leadership style is known for balancing task-orientation with concern for interpersonal relationships?

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Democratic

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Autocratic

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Laissez-faire

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Transactional

Question 21

What is the term for the phenomenon where people tend to take greater risks in groups than they would individually?

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Risky shift

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Group polarization

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Social facilitation

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Diffusion of responsibility

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a type of prejudice?

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Environmental

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Cognitive

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Affective

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Behavioral

Question 23

What is the term for the tendency to view one's own group as superior to others?

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Ethnocentrism

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Xenophobia

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Racism

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Stereotyping

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective group leader?

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Micromanaging

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Being authoritative

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Delegating tasks appropriately

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Fostering open communication

Question 25

What communication pattern involves centralized decision-making and restricted participation by group members?

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Vertical

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Horizontal

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Circular

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Star-shaped

Question 26

Prejudice can be defined as:

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A negative attitude towards a specific group based on preconceived beliefs

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A favorable attitude towards a specific group

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A neutral attitude towards a specific group

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A preference for one's own group over others

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of discrimination?

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Enhanced self-esteem

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Social inequality

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Economic disparities

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Mental health issues

Question 28

Conflict within groups can be beneficial if:

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It is managed constructively

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It is suppressed

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It is allowed to escalate uncontrollably

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It is redirected outside the group

Question 29

Which of the following is a characteristic of collective decision-making?

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Equal participation from all members

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Heavy reliance on expert opinions

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Top-down decision-making

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Majority voting

Question 30

According to social identity theory, individuals shape their self-concept partly through:

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Their social roles and group affiliations

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Their unique personality traits

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Their physical appearance

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Their socioeconomic status

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a potential contributor to groupthink?

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Effective leadership

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Excessive group cohesion

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Isolation from outside perspectives

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Suppression of dissenting views

Question 32

In group processes, 'norming' refers to:

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Establishing and reinforcing group standards

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Developing common goals

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Resolving conflicts

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Forming close personal relationships

Question 33

Which communication pattern involves a two-way exchange of information between the leader and group members?

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Participative

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Autocratic

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Democratic

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Laissez-faire

Question 34

Which decision-making process involves seeking input from all members and aiming for a decision that everyone supports?

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Consensus

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Majority rule

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Minority rule

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Arbitration

Question 35

Which of the following is the best definition of prejudice?

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An unjustifiable negative attitude towards a group of people based solely on their membership in that group

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A reasonable and justified negative attitude towards a group of people based on their behavior

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A positive and accepting attitude towards a group of people based on their shared characteristics

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A neutral and impartial attitude towards a group of people regardless of their background

Question 36

The belief that one's own group is superior to other groups is known as:

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Ethnocentrism

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Xenophobia

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Prejudice

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Discrimination

Question 37

A group in which members have close personal ties and share a common identity is known as a(n):

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Primary group

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Secondary group

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Reference group

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In-group

Question 38

Which of the following is a role that a group member might play?

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Both of the above

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Providing emotional support and maintaining group cohesion

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Initiating and structuring group activities

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Neither of the above

Question 39

Groupthink is a phenomenon that occurs when:

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Group members prioritize maintaining harmony and consensus over critical thinking

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Group members actively seek out and consider diverse perspectives

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Group decisions are made quickly and efficiently

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Group members feel comfortable expressing dissenting opinions

Question 40

Which classic experiment is most famous for demonstrating the power of obedience to authority?

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Milgram Obedience Experiment

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Asch Conformity Experiment

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Stanford Prison Experiment

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Robbers Cave Experiment

Question 41

Which leadership style is characterized by a high level of control and decision-making authority?

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Autocratic

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Laissez-faire

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Transactional

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Democratic

Question 42

What is the term for the unintentional influence of one member's emotions on the emotions of other group members?

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Emotional contagion

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Group polarization

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Cognitive dissonance

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Social facilitation

Question 43

Which factor is most likely to contribute to group conflict?

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Competition for resources

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Shared goals

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Clear decision-making processes

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Effective communication

Question 44

What is the term for the process by which groups tend to become more extreme in their views over time?

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Group polarization

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Emotional contagion

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Social facilitation

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Cognitive dissonance

Question 45

What is the term for the feeling of responsibility that individuals may experience towards their group?

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Group cohesiveness

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Group polarization

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Social facilitation

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Cognitive dissonance

Question 46

Which of the following is a key skill for effective group leaders?

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Good communication skills

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Lack of empathy

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Unwillingness to delegate

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Dominant personality

Question 47

What is the term for the process by which groups establish and reinforce their own norms and rules?

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Socialization

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Groupthink

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Obedience

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Conformity

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a type of intergroup relationship?

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Cooperation

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Prejudice

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Conflict

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Discrimination

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a recognized leadership style?

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Passive

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Participative

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Transformational

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Transactional

Question 50

The process by which individuals in a group reach a decision after considering different perspectives and seeking consensus is called:

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Consensus decision-making

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Autocratic decision-making

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Minority rule

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Majority rule

Question 51

Which of the following is a known barrier to effective communication in groups?

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Lack of active listening

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Strong leadership

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Clear communication channels

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Shared goals

Question 52

Which of the following is a characteristic commonly associated with prejudiced individuals?

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Negative attitudes towards specific groups

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Objectivity in evaluating individuals

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Positive attitudes towards all groups

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Awareness of their own biases

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT considered a form of social identity?

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Personal identity

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Gender identity

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Racial identity

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National identity

Question 54

The tendency for individuals to favor their own group over other groups, often leading to biased perceptions and actions, is known as:

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In-group bias

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Groupthink

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Ethnocentrism

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Out-group bias

Question 55

Which of the following is a technique that can be employed to enhance communication within groups?

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Active listening

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Ignoring opposing viewpoints

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Avoiding conflict

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Talking over others

Question 56

The process by which groups develop a shared set of values, beliefs, and norms that guide their behavior is known as:

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Group socialization

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Social facilitation

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Out-group contact

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Groupthink