Question 1

A group that works together to carry out a project or specific endeavor, or to compete against other groups, is referred to as a&#10;A) problem-solving group.&#10;B) primary group.&#10;C) team.&#10;D) focus group.

Accepted Answer

A team is a group of individuals who work together to achieve a common goal or objective, and often have complementary skills and expertise. This distinguishes it from a primary group, which is a small, informal group of people who interact regularly and often emotionally, and a problem-solving group, which may have specific goals but does not necessarily work together long-term. A focus group is a specific type of research method that involves a small, diverse group of people providing feedback or opinions on a product, service, or idea.

Question 2

A campus-wide committee is established to tackle the issue of diversity. Its mission is to create a more comfortable campus climate; recruit more diverse students, faculty, and administrators; and improve retention among minority groups. What type of group is this?

A) support
B) social
C) focus
D) problem-solving

D

Accepted Answer

A problem-solving group is established when there is a specific issue that needs to be addressed and resolved. In this case, the issue of diversity is being addressed by the committee with the mission to create a more comfortable and diverse climate on campus, and improve retention among minority groups.

Question 3

&#34;A collection of more than two people who share some kind of relationship with one another, who communicate in an interdependent fashion, and who collaborate toward some shared purpose&#34; defines which of the following terms?&#10;A) family&#10;B) dyad&#10;C) group&#10;D) team

Accepted Answer

The definition clearly describes a group, which consists of more than two people who share a relationship, communicate, and collaborate towards a shared purpose. A family can be a group, but not all groups are families as they may not share a kinship relationship. A dyad is a group of two people, which does not meet the requirements of the definition. A team is a specific type of group that has a more specialized purpose, such as achieving a specific goal or completing a project, but not all groups are teams.

Question 4

A small subgroup of individuals who have bonded together within a group is called a&#10;A) co-culture.&#10;B) clique.&#10;C) countercoalition.&#10;D) counterculture.

Accepted Answer

A clique is a small subgroup of individuals who have bonded together within a larger group. Co-culture refers to a group that has a distinct culture within a larger society. Countercoalition refers to a group formed in opposition to another group or coalition. Counterculture refers to a group that has values and norms that are in opposition to the dominant culture.

Question 5

A person in a group who helps keep the conversation on track is referred to as a(n)&#10;A) elaborator.&#10;B) administrator.&#10;C) task master.&#10;D) initiator.

Accepted Answer

An administrator in a group setting often takes on the role of keeping the conversation on track, ensuring that discussions are productive and focused on the task or agenda at hand.

Question 6

Your family would be considered what kind of group?&#10;A) primary&#10;B) secondary&#10;C) support&#10;D) social

Accepted Answer

A family is considered a primary group, which consists of individuals who have frequent, face-to-face interactions and emotional attachments.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is not true of groups as their size grows?&#10;A) The group becomes less effective at accomplishing its goals.&#10;B) The interaction between members becomes more formal.&#10;C) The interaction between members of the group consumes more time.&#10;D) The communication between the members of the group becomes less intimate.

Accepted Answer

As group size grows, the group may become less efficient due to coordination and communication challenges, but it is not necessarily less effective at accomplishing its goals. In fact, larger groups may have more resources, diverse perspectives, and specialization to achieve complex tasks.

Question 8

During committee meetings, Michael repeatedly makes comments to the effect, "I've been on this committee for years and I've organized a number of professional development workshops that went great, so trust me on this one-what our administration is really looking for is. . . ." What antigroup role does Michael appear to be exemplifying?

A) blocker
B) avoider
C) distractor
D) recognition seeker

Accepted Answer

Michael appears to be exemplifying the antigroup role of recognition seeker by repeatedly bringing up his own past accomplishments and experience to try to gain recognition and influence the group's decision-making.

Question 9

Danni and Michelle were the co-captains of their high school's small environmental action club, and now that they are at college, they have joined a large club with a similar mission. However, Danni has noticed that Michelle's behavior changed once they joined up with a larger group of students. Once a passionate and tireless worker, Michelle now seems content to sit back and let others do the work. Which of the following terms seems to describe the change in Michelle's behavior?

A) deferred action
B) social loafing
C) networking
D) diffused responsibility

Accepted Answer

Social loafing is a phenomenon where individuals in a group tend to exert less effort than they would if they were working alone. This is often due to a perception of diminished individual responsibility and diffusion of effort. In this case, Michelle's behavior seems to have changed after joining a larger group, which could be a result of her feeling less personally responsible for the success of the group's mission.

Question 10

&#34;Recurring patterns of behavior or thinking that come to be accepted in a group as the 'usual' way of doing things&#34; is a definition associated with which one of the following terms?&#10;A) cliques&#10;B) rules&#10;C) norms&#10;D) loafing

Accepted Answer

The definition given is for norms, which refer to the unwritten rules of behavior that are accepted within a group or society. Cliques refer to exclusive groups within a larger social group, rules are explicit guidelines for behavior, and loafing refers to the tendency to work less hard in a group setting due to diffusion of responsibility.

Question 11

Roles that are concerned specifically with the activities that need to be carried out for the group to accomplish its goals are referred to as&#10;A) social roles.&#10;B) antigroup roles.&#10;C) task roles.&#10;D) objective roles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Roles that are concerned specifically with the...

Question 12

A gatekeeper is a group member who&#10;A) seeks to smooth over tension in the group by settling differences among members.&#10;B) works to ensure that each member of the group contributes to conversations.&#10;C) expresses group feelings, moods, or relationships.&#10;D) makes sure that no single member of the group dominates the conversation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A gatekeeper is a group member who&#10;A)...

Question 13

Which of the following would not be considered a group?&#10;A) the employees at a fast-food restaurant&#10;B) the faculty members of the English Department at your college&#10;C) the people who shop at a mall&#10;D) the organizers of the Chicago Marathon

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following would not be...

Question 14

A network in which communication passes from one person to another in a sequential pattern rather than being shared among members is referred to as a(n)&#10;A) all-channel network.&#10;B) wheel network.&#10;C) tree network.&#10;D) chain network.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A network in which communication passes from...

Question 15

During which stage of a group's development do the members try to negotiate who will be in charge and what the group's goals will be?&#10;A) forming&#10;B) storming&#10;C) norming&#10;D) performing

Accepted Answer

The answer of During which stage of a group's development...

Question 16

Brad recently relocated from his company's main offices in Detroit to be a regional manager in Minneapolis. Although the new job is a step up for him professionally, he tells his assistant, "There just isn't the same enthusiasm here. Back in Detroit, everybody was excited about the work we were doing, and nobody quit in the whole time I was there-it was just a really close group." Brad's comments seem to reveal that his former group at the corporate headquarters had a higher level of ______ than the group in Minneapolis.

A) cohesion
B) intimacy
C) warmth
D) goal orientation

Accepted Answer

The answer of Brad recently relocated from his company's main...

Question 17

__________ refers to the use of communication messages that demonstrate confidence, dominance, and forcefulness to achieve personal goals.&#10;A) Aggression&#10;B) Argumentativeness&#10;C) Assertiveness&#10;D) Hostility&#10;Answer Key

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ refers to the use of communication...

Question 18

During the group's third meeting, George noticed a pattern emerging-every time the group members were close to making a decision, someone would ask him if he agreed. As the meeting came to a close, some members asked him what time the next meeting would be held and if there was anything in particular they should bring to the next meeting. George wondered if the group had begun to recognize him as their leader. Based on this information, in which stage of development does George's group appear to be?

A) forming
B) storming
C) norming
D) performing

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the group's third meeting, George noticed...

Question 19

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a group?&#10;A) a shared identity&#10;B) a person assigned to serve as the leader&#10;C) common goals&#10;D) interdependent relationships between members

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not a...

Deck 9: B: Communicating in Groups