Hi i need help with 2 practice questions
1. Just as _____ can strengthen social identity, ______ can reduce conflict between "us" and "them"
a. competition; anonymity
b. interdependence; cooperation
c. individualism; interdependence
d. competition; cooperation
I chose C
2. When people in a large crowd lose awareness of their individuality, they conform to the norms of:
a. aggression and violence
b. cultural values
c. the specific situation
d. coercive persuasion
I chose D
3. The most common mistake people make when explaining the "why" of their own good behavior is the tendency to credit:
a. their own personality traits
b. the influence of the situation
c. their social roles
d. their own cognitive decisions.
I chose A
Thanks for your assistance.
my answers match up with your answers!!! :)
Let's go through each question and discuss how to arrive at the correct answers:
1. Just as _____ can strengthen social identity, ______ can reduce conflict between "us" and "them"
a. competition; anonymity
b. interdependence; cooperation
c. individualism; interdependence
d. competition; cooperation
To find the correct answer, we need to understand the concepts of social identity and conflict reduction. Social identity refers to a person's sense of belonging to a particular group, while conflict reduction involves minimizing conflict between different groups.
To determine the correct answer, we can analyze the options:
a. Competition and anonymity: Although competition can sometimes strengthen social identity, anonymity is not known to reduce conflict between groups.
b. Interdependence and cooperation: Interdependence, or the reliance of one group on another, and cooperation are more likely to reduce conflict between groups.
c. Individualism and interdependence: While individualism and interdependence might affect social identity, they are not directly related to conflict reduction.
d. Competition and cooperation: Competition can sometimes strengthen social identity, but cooperation is more likely to reduce conflict between groups.
From the above analysis, we can see that the correct answer is option b. Interdependence; cooperation.
2. When people in a large crowd lose awareness of their individuality, they conform to the norms of:
a. aggression and violence
b. cultural values
c. the specific situation
d. coercive persuasion
To determine the correct answer, we need to understand how people behave when they lose awareness of their individuality in a large crowd. In such situations, individuals often conform to the norms or behavior patterns that are prevalent within the crowd.
Now let's analyze the options:
a. Aggression and violence: While aggression and violence can occur in large crowds, they are not necessarily the norms that everyone conforms to.
b. Cultural values: Although cultural values influence behavior, they may not directly dictate the norms of a large crowd.
c. The specific situation: This option implies that the norms of the crowd are dependent on the specific situation, which is a plausible explanation.
d. Coercive persuasion: Coercive persuasion refers to manipulation or forceful tactics, and it may not always be present or effective in a large crowd.
Based on our analysis, the correct answer is option c. The specific situation.
3. The most common mistake people make when explaining the "why" of their own good behavior is the tendency to credit:
a. their own personality traits
b. the influence of the situation
c. their social roles
d. their own cognitive decisions.
To find the correct answer, we need to identify the main error people make when explaining their own good behavior. People often attribute their good behavior to certain factors, and the question asks us to identify the most common mistake.
Now let's analyze the options:
a. Their own personality traits: This option suggests that people tend to attribute their good behavior to their personal qualities.
b. The influence of the situation: People often underestimate the impact of situational factors on their behavior.
c. Their social roles: While social roles can influence behavior, they may not be the most common mistake people make in explaining their own good behavior.
d. Their own cognitive decisions: This option suggests that people tend to overemphasize their own conscious decisions as the main determining factor for their good behavior.
Based on our analysis, the correct answer is option b. The influence of the situation.
I hope this explanation helps you understand the reasoning behind each answer. Let me know if you have any further questions!