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PSYCHOLOGY
Self-Check Quiz
Visit the Understanding Psychology Web site at psychology.glencoe.com and click on Chapter 19— Self-Check Quizzes to prepare for the Chapter Test.
Assessment
Reviewing Vocabulary
Choose the letter of the correct term or concept below to complete the sentence.
Recalling Facts
1. Using a diagram similar to the one below, identify the characteristics of a group.
Characteristics of a Group
2. What factors work to hold a group together? What factors increase the commitment of a person to the group?
3. Why do people conform?
4. How does the cognitive theory explain
aggression?
5. What are two factors that inhibit individual action within a group setting?
Critical Thinking
a. ideology
b. social facilitation c. social inhibition d. group polarization e. conformity
f. obedience g. aggression h. catharsis
i. bystander effect j. deindividuation
1. __________ occurs when the majority’s point of view is reinforced and an extreme view dominates.
2. A behavior that is intended to cause physical or psychological harm is called __________.
3. A group with a common __________ shares a set of principles, attitudes, and defined objec- tives for which the group stands.
4. __________ involves any behavior that an indi- vidual engages in because of direct or indirect group pressure.
5. The tendency to perform poorly in front of a group is known as __________.
6.__________ occurs when people lose their sense of self and follow group behaviors.
7. Punching a pillow to release anger is a form of __________.
8. The tendency to perform better in the presence of a group is known as __________.
9. __________ is behaving according to the authority of group norms or customs.
10. The __________ occurs when a person refrains from taking action because of the presence of others.
Choose a person in your community whom you consider to be a leader. What qualities does this person have that make him or her a leader? How does the person demonstrate the characteristics of
leadership?
2. Analyzing Concepts Do you think it is possi- ble for an individual to never have to conform to a group? Explain your answer.
3. Demonstrating Reasoned Judgment Which psychological theory discussed in the chapter do you think best explains the reasons for aggression? Provide reasons for your opinion.
4. Applying Concepts Do you think knowing the causes of aggression is important in find- ing ways to help reduce violence in society? Explain your answer.
5. Synthesizing Information Think about what you have learned from your reading and class- room discussions about altruistic or helping behavior. How might it be possible to increase altruistic behavior in people? What factors might prevent this from occurring?
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1. Evaluating Information