After a Group of Gang Members Learned That Their Friend

question 150

Multiple Choice

After a group of gang members learned that their friend had died in a seemingly random accident, several of the friends started blaming a rival gang for the death. Even though there was no evidence whatsoever that the death had been intentional, the more the friends talked the more passionate they became in their belief that an act of revenge was necessary. What concept from social psychology may contribute to an act of violent revenge in this case?

• A) social influence
• B) prosocial behavior
• C) altruism
• D) groupthink

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Definitions:

Deficiency Needs

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, these are the basic requirements for human survival and psychological well-being, such as food, safety, and belonging.

Security Needs

Basic human requirements for safety and security, covering physical safety, employment, resources, health, and property, among others, following Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Hygiene Factors

Elements of the work environment that are related to job satisfaction, which, when absent, can lead to dissatisfaction but, when present, do not necessarily motivate employees.

Expectancy Model

A psychological theory proposing that individuals are motivated to act based on the expected outcomes of their behavior and the value they place on those outcomes.