It Is Important to Maintain a Positive Sphere of Influence

question 10

Multiple Choice

It is important to maintain a positive sphere of influence because:

• A) Both positive and negative people influence your behavior
• B) Our values influence our work performance
• C) Our personalities are shaped by our environment
• D) All of the above

Understand the concept and implications of the minimal group paradigm in intergroup behavior.

Recognize social identity as an essential aspect of self derived from group memberships.

Identify ethnocentrism and its causes according to Sherif.

Comprehend the free-rider effect and its impact on group dynamics.

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Definitions:

Repressed Memories

Recollections that are subconsciously suppressed because they are linked to intense stress or traumatic events.

Proactive Interference

The phenomenon where older memories make it more difficult to remember new information.

Dissociation

A mental process of disconnecting from one’s thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity.

Repression

A defense mechanism in psychoanalytic theory where unwanted or uncomfortable thoughts and memories are pushed into the unconscious mind.