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What is the common consequence of group think? The group loses the ability to interact The group becomes very sensitive to information that challenges its position and begins to hre outsiders to bring in additional, diverse information The group generates a large number of varying, diverse ideas The group begins to argue for diversity None of these A person who shares an unpopular opinion or attitude with an ally in a group thereby encourages __________. Conformity Non-conformity Unanimity None of these Which investigation demonstrated learned helplessness? Triplett's bike races Zimbardo's prison investigation Cartwright and Zander's group identity Sherif and Sherif's group process None of these A man is riding an exercise bike at a health club when another man begins pedaling on the bike next to him. According to social facilitation, the first man will now _________. Admire the warm up suit of the fellow exerciser Pedal slower Pedal about the same Pedal faster In Triplett's classic investigation, he concluded that the cyclists raced much faster because _______. The clock was most facilitating: not the presence of others The mere presence of others is socially facilitating Competition is greater when friends cheer for the athlete Competition is enhanced when you know the other athletes. None of these In Social Psychology, the word interdependence refers to ___________. Change Behavior between at least two people The relationship and/or roles of people Influence None of these

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25. B) the group becomes very sensitive to information that challenges its position and begins to hre outsiders to bring in additional diverse information.

This occurs because of the group thinking or the herd mentality or the herd psychology where people behave in the exact same way or are influenced to behave the way their peers do.

26. B) non conformity

This is where the individual waivers from the group in his actions and opinions whereas conformity and unanimity is where each and every member of the group has the same opinions.

27. Tripletts bike races exhibited social facilitation. Cartwright and zander's study was focused on the group dynamics. Sherif and sherif' group theory gave the realistic conflict theory. Hence the correct answer is

B) Zimbardo's prison investigation.

Here, it was seen that a given group of guards as well as prisoners would readily settle into new roles adopting most easily were the guards.

28. D) Pedal faster

This was established through the bicycle study of Norman Triplett. He concluded that the racers would perform better when against an opponent than performing alone.

29. B) the mere presence of others is socially facilitating.

He stated the theory of social facilitation, where in the presence of others, a person is pushed to perform better.

30. C) the relationship or roles of people.

This theory states that there is social dependence to people and development of interpersonal relationships to maximise rewards.

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