Professors Maksoud,Struthers,and Vasic Each Tend to Think That Obtaining a University

question 33

Multiple Choice

Professors Maksoud,Struthers,and Vasic each tend to think that obtaining a university degree is easier today than it was when they were students.After discussing the matter over coffee,they are even more convinced that obtaining a degree is easier today.This episode provides an example of

• A) groupthink.
• B) social facilitation.
• C) group polarization.
• D) deindividuation.

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Definitions:

Nepotism

Favoritism shown to relatives or friends by those in power, often manifested by giving them jobs or opportunities.

Group Dynamics

The study of the behaviors and psychological processes occurring within a social group or between social groups.

Listening Levels

The degrees of attentiveness and engagement in the act of listening, which can range from passive to active listening.

Objective Content

Information, data, or material presented without bias, and based on facts rather than opinions or interpretations.