Within the Psychology Department at a University, There Is a Large

question 30

Multiple Choice

Within the psychology department at a university, there is a large volume of information that needs to be remembered, relating to a whole manner of different things (e.g., research, post-graduate supervision, undergraduate teaching, equipment and administrative matters) . This is too much information for one individual to remember. Instead, certain individuals are formally responsible for particular domains (e.g., research) but everyone in the department is able to remember who is responsible for each domain. This is an example of:

• A) group polarisation.
• B) groupthink.
• C) transactive memory.
• D) group mind.

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Definitions:

Personality

The combination of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral response patterns of an individual that characterizes their personal identity over time.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A theoretical framework developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes the importance of unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior.

Parental Moral Standards

The ethical beliefs and values that parents aim to instill in their children, often reflecting the parents' notions of right and wrong.

Anxiety

A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.