The two psychological explanations for group polarization are: informational influence and normative influence. Informational influence is best described as the need __________; normative influence is best described as the need __________.
a. to have power (influence) over others; to fit in with the group
b. for cognition; for emotion
c. to be right (accurate); to be liked (accepted)
d. to be liked (accepted); to be right (accurate)
Question 2
The Abilene Paradox is a bias that was initially described by what kind of situation?
a. A family continues a trip across the hot desert even though nobody wants to take the trip.
b. A football game in Texas results in conflict when the teams cannot play fairly.
c. U.S. President Kennedy decides to invade Cuba, despite clear evidence that the plan won't work (Bay of Pigs).
d. A famous financier defrauds thousands of people by committing fraud, theft, and money laundering in a huge Ponzi scheme (Bernie Madoff).
Scientists (group photo)
A group of capped langurs.
In one-male group species, extra males typically reside in all-male “bachelor” groups. These are Han
Imperial Influence
Group defenses: Cluster of sawfly caterpillars regurgitating fluid (yellow) that predators find unap
Production of ABO blood group antigens