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Match the examples to the list of terms from the answer bank.
Answer bank:
Actor-observer bias -An actor attributes a behavior to the situation. An observer attributes the same behavior to internal causes.
Self-server bias - an internal attribution
Social facilitation - The tendency to perform better in front of a group
Bystander effect - the tendency of individuals to put forth less effort
Social loafing - a person refrains from taking action because of the presence of others
Group think - Groups do not make the best decisions because they do not get all the information necessary
Group polarization - Your opinion becomes stronger because a majority of your group agreed with you
Obedience - An individual acts in response to a direct order
Conformity - You engage in a behavior because of direct or indirect group pressure
Primary group - Your family makes up this group
Examples:
I perform better in a group
Answer: Social facilitation
I did not take action because other people were there
Answer: Bystander effect
In victory, we are quick to claim personal responsibility, but in defeat, we blame circumstances beyond our control.
Answer: Self-server bias
I don't have to work as much because there are other people in the group to do the work.
Answer: Social loafing
"I'm smiling because it's a beautiful day." vs. "She's smiling because she's a cheerful person."
Answer: Actor-observer bias
My teacher told me to sit down and be quiet, so I sat down.
Answer: Obedience
I am a member of a very large family. We see each other every day and have dinner together every night.
Answer: Primary group
I discussed my opinion of wearing helmets with the group and a majority of the members agreed with me. Now I feel even more strongly that there should be laws requiring helmets on bikes.
Answer: Group polarization
I started smoking because my friends kept offering me a cigarette and I felt they would accept me more.
Answer: Conformity
We must stick together, or present a united front.
Answer: Group think
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