Suppose That You Are Working on a Group Project with Several

question 181

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you are working on a group project with several classmates, wherein you are required to put together a presentation on Impressionist art.You are LEAST likely to engage in social loafing if ____.

• A)the professor has indicated that just one grade will be given for the presentation (i.e., everyone in the group will receive the same final grade)
• B)there are a number of Art History majors in the group (and you're not one of them)
• C)the professor has indicated that group members will all rate each other at the end of the semester
• D)the presentation is a very small part of the course grade

Recognize social identity as an essential aspect of self derived from group memberships.

Identify ethnocentrism and its causes according to Sherif.

Comprehend the free-rider effect and its impact on group dynamics.

Learn about common dilemmas including the commons dilemma and its significance in cooperative behavior.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any prior learning.

Metronome

A mechanical or electronic device used to keep a steady tempo by producing a regulated sound, aiding musicians in maintaining a consistent pace in their performance.

Unconditioned Reflexes

Automatic or natural responses to a stimulus that occur without prior learning or conditioning.

CS

Conditioned Stimulus; A previously neutral stimulus that, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, evokes a conditioned response.