Group Influences on Behavior and Mental Processes
Study Guide Overview
This AP Psychology study guide covers social psychology concepts related to group dynamics (social loafing, crowding effect), individual behavior in groups (social facilitation, social inhibition, group polarization, ingroup bias, deindividuation), helping behaviors (bystander effect, reciprocity norm, social exchange theory, social traps), and conflict resolution (mirror-image perceptions, superordinate goals). It includes key definitions, examples, practice questions (multiple-choice and free-response), and tips for the AP exam.
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Question 1 of 10
When working on a group project, some members contribute less effort than they would if working alone. This is an example of what social psychology concept? ðī
Social facilitation
Deindividuation
Social loafing
Group polarization