When Members of a Group Give Priority to the Cohesiveness

question 211

Multiple Choice

When members of a group give priority to the cohesiveness of the group over the facts of a situation, they are engaging in what social psychologists call __________

• A) groupthink.
• B) mass thought.
• C) consumerism.
• D) solidarity think.

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Definitions:

Contextual Factors

External conditions or environments that influence the outcomes of a process or situation, often beyond the control of individuals.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person from their perspective.

Just-World Hypothesis

According to Lerner and Miller, people need to believe that the world is a just place where they get what they deserve. As evidence of undeserved suffering undermines this belief, people may conclude that victims deserve their fate.

Normative Influence

An influence to conform to the positive expectation of others, to gain social approval or to avoid social disapproval.