Question 1

According to Festinger (1954) , it is human nature to want to evaluate our opinions by

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A)   designing everyday tests of validity.
B)   engaging in frequent introspection.
C)   actively studying the results of scientific research.
D)   comparing our views with others.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

When being observed increases evaluation concerns, ________ occurs; when being lost in a crowd decreases evaluation concerns, ________ occurs.

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A)   deindividuation; groupthink
B)   social facilitation; social loafing
C)   groupthink; deindividuation
D)   social loafing; social facilitationE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Marquita favors the death penalty. In discussing this issue with some like-minded classmates, she hears arguments for this position that she has never considered before. After the discussion, her opinion is more extreme. This outcome is best explained by

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A)   the social comparison theory.
B)   the reactance theory.
C)   informational influence.
D)   counterfactual thinking.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Explain the role of evaluation apprehension in both social facilitation and social loafing.

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