What Is the Function of the Dominance Hierarchy Within a Group

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the dominance hierarchy within a group of animals?

• A) Limit the size of the population
• B) Eliminate competition
• C) Increase fighting among members of a population
• D) Minimize aggression
• E) Increase competition

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Definitions:

Deindividuation

A psychological state of decreased self-evaluation and decreased evaluation apprehension causing antisocial behavior, often occurring within groups.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity within a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Group Polarization

The tendency for a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members.

Group Polarization

The tendency for a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members, often leading to riskier or more conservative outcomes depending on the context.