Psychology of Social Situations Practice Test

Groupthink: members are forced into false unanimity by a leader, regardless of their initial beliefs or evidence presented.

Bystander effect: individuals fail to act because responsibility is spread across observers, increasing political extremity indirectly.

Social facilitation: the presence of others improves performance on well-learned tasks, causing more extreme political beliefs.

Group polarization: group discussion strengthens the dominant viewpoint, shifting members toward more extreme attitudes or decisions.