The Drive to Bond and the Dynamics of Social Identity

question 163

Multiple Choice

The drive to bond and the dynamics of social identity theory both explain why people:

• A)join informal groups.
• B)tend to ignore team norms whenever possible.
• C)have difficulty feeling cohesiveness in teams.
• D)engage in social loafing.
• E)work better alone than in teams.

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Definitions:

Acid/Base Reaction

A chemical reaction that involves the transfer of protons (H+) between a base (proton acceptor) and an acid (proton donor).

Basicity

A measure of the ability of a substance to accept hydrogen ions (protons), often used to describe the strength of bases.

Formic Acid

The simplest carboxylic acid, with the formula HCOOH, used industrially and as an antiseptic.

Ka

An equilibrium constant for the dissociation of a weak acid into its proton and conjugate base in solution; a measure of acid strength.