Group Dynamics and Evolution Quiz

Discover key concepts in group dynamics and evolution with this quiz. Learn about cooperation, social influence, and Tuckman's stages of group development.

#1

What is a fundamental concept in group dynamics?

Individualism
Teamwork
Isolation
Competition
#2

In the context of group dynamics, what is the term for the tendency of group members to conform to the group's norms and values?

Social loafing
Conformity
Group polarization
Deindividuation
#3

In the context of group dynamics, what does the term 'cohesion' refer to?

Conflict within a group
The degree of attraction among group members
Task accomplishment
Group decision-making
#4

What term describes the phenomenon where individuals in a group tend to exert more effort when working on a task collectively than when working individually?

Social loafing
Groupthink
Conformity
Obedience
#5

What stage in Tuckman's model involves the initial formation of a group, where members get acquainted and familiarize themselves with tasks and goals?

Norming
Forming
Storming
Performing
#6

In the context of group evolution, what is the term for the process of natural selection favoring groups with cooperative individuals?

Individual selection
Group selection
Genetic drift
Mutation
#7

Which psychological phenomenon refers to the tendency of individuals to exert less effort when working collectively towards a common goal compared to when individually accountable?

Social loafing
Groupthink
Conformity
Obedience
#8

What term describes the loss of self-awareness and individual accountability in a group setting, leading to impulsive and deviant behavior?

Deindividuation
Social facilitation
Group polarization
Cognitive dissonance
#9

According to social identity theory, what is the process by which individuals categorize themselves and others into social groups based on shared characteristics?

Conformity
Social categorization
Ostracism
Groupthink
#10

What is the term for the tendency of group members to make riskier decisions as a result of group discussion compared to individual decisions?

Groupthink
Group polarization
Social facilitation
Risk aversion
#11

What is a characteristic of a high-performing group according to Tuckman's stages of group development?

Conflict and disagreement
Norming
Storming
Forming
#12

Which evolutionary theory suggests that humans have evolved to cooperate with others who reciprocate benefits, forming alliances and social bonds?

Kin selection
Reciprocal altruism
Evolutionary stability
Punctuated equilibrium
#13

Which stage in Tuckman's model involves a focus on completing tasks and achieving goals after the initial formation of a group?

Storming
Norming
Performing
Adjourning
#14

According to the Inclusive Fitness Theory, what is the role of genetic relatedness in the evolution of altruistic behaviors within a group?

Genetic drift
Kin selection
Punctuated equilibrium
Reciprocal altruism
#15

According to the Dual Inheritance Theory, what are the two sources of cultural evolution in human societies?

Genetic drift and mutation
Natural selection and adaptation
Biological and cultural transmission
Punctuated equilibrium and kin selection

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