4. Social Psychology

Group Dynamics — Quiz

Test your understanding of group dynamics with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which theory of leadership suggests that leaders are most effective when their style is matched to the readiness of their followers, which is determined by their ability and willingness to perform a task?

Question 2

In the context of group decision-making, what is the 'risky shift' phenomenon, and how does it relate to group polarization?

Question 3

According to Social Identity Theory, what is the primary psychological function of 'in-group favoritism'?

Question 4

Which of the following concepts best explains why individuals in a brainstorming session might generate fewer unique ideas when working in a group compared to working alone, despite the intention to foster creativity?

Question 5

Consider a situation where a group of students is assigned a complex problem-solving task. One student, highly skilled in the subject, exerts extra effort to compensate for the perceived lower effort of other group members. This behavior is an example of: