AP Psych social facilitation and groupthink key terms
Study key terms related to social facilitation and groupthink in AP Psychology, including definitions, examples, and implications for group behavior.
Quiz(32 questions)
1. What is social facilitation?
Terms in this Study Set(32)
Social Facilitation(16)
Define social facilitation.
Social facilitation is the tendency for people to perform better on simple tasks in the presence of others.
True or False: Social facilitation occurs with complex tasks.
False. Social facilitation generally enhances performance on simple tasks but can hinder performance on complex tasks.
What is the Yerkes-Dodson Law?
It states that optimal performance occurs at moderate arousal levels. Too little or too much arousal can hinder performance.
Fill in the blank: Social facilitation is stronger when the task is _____.
simple.
Example of social facilitation.
A runner performs better in a race with spectators than when alone.
Compare social facilitation and social loafing.
Social facilitation improves performance in groups; social loafing decreases individual effort in groups.
What factors influence social facilitation?
Task complexity, individual skill level, and the presence of an audience.
True or False: The presence of others always boosts performance.
False. It can lead to increased anxiety and poorer performance on complex tasks.
What is the role of audience effect?
The audience effect refers to how the presence of others can enhance or impair performance depending on task complexity.
Cause → Effect: Increased arousal leads to _____ on simple tasks.
better performance.
How does familiarity with a task affect social facilitation?
Familiarity increases confidence, which can enhance performance in front of an audience.
What is the mere presence effect?
It's the phenomenon where mere presence of others can influence performance, even without direct interaction.
Fill in the blank: Social facilitation typically occurs in _____ settings.
competitive.
Example of negative social facilitation.
A student chokes during a presentation due to anxiety from a large audience.
What is the impact of group size on social facilitation?
Larger groups can enhance arousal but may also increase the risk of social loafing.
True or False: Social facilitation applies only to sports.
False. It applies to many performance contexts, including public speaking and testing.
Groupthink(16)
What is groupthink?
A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony in a group leads to irrational decision-making.
True or False: Groupthink promotes diverse viewpoints.
False - Groupthink discourages dissent and critical thinking.
What are symptoms of groupthink?
- Illusion of invulnerability - Collective rationalization - Belief in inherent group morality
Fill in the blank: Groupthink often leads to __________ decisions.
poor or flawed decisions.
What causes groupthink?
High cohesiveness, strong leadership, and isolation from outside opinions.
How does groupthink affect decision-making?
It limits critical evaluation of alternatives and leads to a lack of creativity.
Name a historical example of groupthink.
The Bay of Pigs invasion is often cited for groupthink failures.
What is the 'illusion of unanimity'?
The false belief that everyone in the group agrees, often due to suppressed dissent.
Compare groupthink and group polarization.
Groupthink leads to conformity; group polarization strengthens extreme views.
True or False: Groupthink can enhance group performance.
False - It usually hinders effective decision-making.
What role does leadership play in groupthink?
Strong leaders can create an environment that suppresses dissent and encourages conformity.
What is 'mindguards' in groupthink?
Members who protect the group from dissenting opinions or information.
Which term describes a strategy to combat groupthink?
Encourage open dialogue and anonymous feedback.
List one effect of groupthink.
Increased risk of making poor decisions.
How can diversity reduce groupthink?
It introduces varied perspectives and encourages critical debate.
What is the 'risky shift' phenomenon?
A tendency for groups to take greater risks than individuals would alone.
Questions in this Study Set(32)
1. What is social facilitation?
2. What is the primary consequence of groupthink?
3. True or False: Social facilitation enhances performance on all types of tasks.
4. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of groupthink?
5. What does the Yerkes-Dodson Law imply?
6. How does high cohesiveness contribute to groupthink?
7. Fill in the blank: Social facilitation is more pronounced with _____ tasks.
8. In which scenario is groupthink most likely to occur?
9. Which is an example of social facilitation?
10. What is meant by 'collective rationalization'?
11. How do social facilitation and social loafing differ?
12. Which of the following can help prevent groupthink?
13. What factors influence social facilitation?
14. What effect does groupthink have on creativity?
15. True or False: The presence of others guarantees better performance.
16. Which statement best describes 'mindguards'?
17. What is the audience effect?
18. What is the 'illusion of unanimity'?
19. Cause → Effect: Increased arousal leads to _____ on simple tasks.
20. Which of the following scenarios illustrates groupthink?
21. How does familiarity with a task affect social facilitation?
22. How can diversity in a group help mitigate groupthink?
23. What is the mere presence effect?
24. Which term describes the tendency for groups to make riskier decisions than individuals?
25. Fill in the blank: Social facilitation typically occurs in _____ settings.
26. What is one major symptom of groupthink?
27. What is an example of negative social facilitation?
28. What role does leadership play in fostering groupthink?
29. What is the impact of group size on social facilitation?
30. What is collective rationalization characterized by?
31. True or False: Social facilitation is limited to sports.
32. Which of the following best describes the outcome of groupthink in decision-making?
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