A Flash Mob Is a Sudden Assembly of Strangers in a Public

question 30

Multiple Choice

A flash mob is a sudden assembly of strangers in a public place for the purpose of performing some novel action (clapping for no reason, singing a song together, dancing, etc.) and then rapidly dispersing. Although they appear to be spontaneous to outsiders, in reality flash mobs are organized through e-mails, social networking sites, and text messages. This is a good example of how technology can:

• A) shift recreation to the private sphere.
• B) concentrate media power.
• C) promote self-regulation and censorship in the media.
• D) make it easier to organize people.
• E) commodify recreation and leisure.

Understand the concept of implicit and incentive-based trust and distinguish between various sources of trust development.

Recognize the importance of group emotion in team dynamics and coordination.

Identify key predictors of newcomer performance in team development.

Understand the characteristics of effective transformational leadership.

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Definitions:

Logical

Pertaining to or characterized by clear, sound reasoning and thought processes.

Nonrational Psychological Functions

Refer to mental processes that operate beyond logical reasoning, often involving emotions, perceptions, and intuitions.

Personal Unconscious

A concept in analytical psychology representing all information that is present within an individual's mind but not currently in conscious awareness.

Sensing

A process in cognitive functioning that involves perceiving physical stimuli through the senses.