Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Group Norms

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding group norms?

• A) norms are explicit rules about the acceptable behaviours and attitudes in a group
• B) norms are beliefs that are shared by the members regarding acceptable behaviours in the group
• C) violation of group norms leads to immediate ostracism
• D) norms are rigid rules that tell group members how to behave in many social situations
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

The tendency of individuals to exert less effort when working in a group compared to when working alone.

Transactive Memory

A shared system of remembering information among groups that enhances collective memory.

Process Loss

Deterioration in group performance in comparison to individual performance due to the whole range of possible interferences among members.

Simple Tasks

Simple tasks are activities or assignments that require a minimal level of skill, effort, or complexity to complete, often used in psychological experiments to assess basic cognitive functions.