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Describe the factors influencing group decision-making and the effectiveness of groups

Explain the major tenets of cognitive-social learning theories of personality and summarize how cognitive social-learning theorists conceptualize people’s interaction with their environment.

Summarize the research on and current status of trait theories and the Big Five.

Explain what the term “psychodynamic” means, and identify the five propositions that are central to all psychodynamic theories and have withstood the test of time.

Compare and contrast stress, adjustment, pressure, and frustration in terms of their causes and effects. Also, describe the roles of change and hassles in contributing to stress.

Define deindividuation and explain its role in processes such as mob behavior.

Briefly discuss the various criteria used by psychologists in determining whether or not someone’s behavior is “abnormal.”

Compare and contrast direct coping methods with defensive coping methods. In your discussion, describe at least three direct coping methods and one method of defensive coping.

Explain what social and cultural influences are. Also, discuss the similarities and differences among norms, cultural norms, and cultural assimilators.

Explain what psychologists mean by “personality.” Also, identify the four major types of personality theories discussed in this chapter and briefly explain how each theory views personality.