When the Infant Monkeys in the Attachment Study Were Frightened

question 241

Multiple Choice

When the infant monkeys in the attachment study were frightened by rubber snakes or wind-up toys, they

• A)ran to the surrogate mother that was the source of food.
• B)ran to the wire surrogate mother to provide security.
• C)ran to the terry cloth surrogate mother to provide security.
• D)cowered in the corner of the cage in a disturbed manner.

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Definitions:

Social Situation

refers to any context in which interactions between individuals or groups take place, influenced by the norms, roles, and cultural expectations of the society.

Forming

The initial stage of team development where members meet and start to work together for the first time, characterized by orientations and positive expectations.

Storming

A phase in group development characterized by conflict and competition, as team members assert their opinions.

Groupthink

A mode of thinking that people engage in when they are deeply involved in a cohesive group, and when members striving for unanimity override their motivation to realistically appraise alternative courses of action; in contrast to group strength, groupthink results in mistakes and failure. Causes of groupthink include the illusion of invulnerability, belief in the inherent morality of the group, rationalization, stereotyping of out-groups, self-censorship, direct pressure, mindguards, and the illusion of unanimity.