Deck 19: Speaking in Small Groups

Question 1

A small group must have at least______________ members.

A) two
B) three
C) four
D) six

Answer 1

three

Question 2

The majority of communication scholars believe that the maximum number of members in a small group should range between

A) 4 and 6.
B) 6 and 8.
C) 7 and 12.
D) 12 and 20.

Answer 2

7 and 12.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a small group?

A) members feel a sense of belongingness
B) members have to ability to influence each other
C) members always meet face-to-face
D) members unite for a common purpose

Answer 3

members always meet face-to-face

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a social group?

A) a neighborhood book group
B) a study group at school
C) a hiring committee at work
D) a group reviewing local zoning ordinances

Question 5

Will was asked to join a group at work tasked with planning a marketing campaign for a new product. This is an example of a(n)

A) decision-making group.
B) advisory group.
C) focus group.
D) project team.

Question 6

The first phase in group development is

A) terminating.
B) forming.
C) reforming.
D) norming.

Question 7

The phase in group development when the group creates its group identity, seeks guidance and direction from the leader, and determines membership in roles is called

A) forming.
B) terminating.
C) norming.
D) performing.

Question 8

The phase in group development when power and relationship issues emerge is called

A) forming.
B) storming.
C) norming.
D) terminating.

Question 9

The______________ phase is where the "real work" of the group is conducted.

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

Question 10

A group brought together to address an issue and search for the best solution is a(n)

A) advisory group.
B) project team.
C) quality assurance group.
D) focus group.

Question 11

A group of experts who offer advice to an individual or group that needs to make a decision is called a(n)

A) advisory group.
B) focus group.
C) quality assurance group.
D) social group.

Question 12

When the community group met to consider proposals for the new school design, most people looked to Don first for comments because of his background as an architect. Don is an example of a(n)______________ leader.

A) emergent
B) implied
C) laissez-faire
D) designated

Question 13

Aaron was elected leader of his group at the first meeting. He is an example of a(n) ______________ leader.

A) figurehead
B) implied
C) designated
D) emergent

Question 14

The absence of a formal group leader would probably work best in which of the following type of groups?

A) decision-making group
B) problem-solving group
C) project team
D) focus group

Question 15

Which leadership style is characterized as demanding and controlling?

A) authoritarian
B) democratic
C) delegative
D) laissez-faire

Question 16

Which leadership style is useful in emergency situations or when time is short?

A) laissez-faire
B) democratic
C) authoritarian
D) participative

Question 17

When you need the knowledge and expertise of group members to make a decision, which leadership style works best?

A) laissez-faire
B) democratic
C) autocratic
D) authoritarian

Question 18

Another term for the delegative leadership style is

A) democratic.
B) participative.
C) authoritarian.
D) laissez-faire.

Question 19

___________leaders allow group members complete freedom with the process necessary to reach the group goal, but are still responsible for the group decision.

A) Laissez-faire
B) Emergent
C) Democratic
D) Participative

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a type of procedural communication?

A) setting the agenda and distributing it
B) helping research and collect information
C) taking notes or minutes
D) setting up equipment

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a type of task communication?

A) helping research and collect information
B) assigning tasks to each member
C) controlling conflict within the group
D) helping the group reach a consensus

Question 22

______________ communication activities relate to creating and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships within the group.

A) Personal
B) Procedural
C) Task
D) Maintenance

Question 23

Kate is bored with the group's task, and begins talking about what she plans to do this weekend. Kate is NOT following one of the 5-C principles of small group membership called

A) concentrate.
B) commitment.
C) coalesce.
D) contribute.

Question 24

Group members who play______________ roles focus on their own needs rather than the needs of the group.

A) leadership
B) self-centered
C) group task
D) group interaction

Question 25

______________ describes an ethical group principle which means aligning your personal goals with the group's goal, and a willingness to give the group your complete attention.

A) Commitment
B) Coalescence
C) Contribution
D) Concentration

Question 26

In the advisory group, Keiko asks for proposal details in order to make the discussion less ambiguous. In this group,Keiko is playing the role of

A) standard setter.
B) coordinator.
C) evaluator.
D) clarifier.

Question 27

Which of the following roles allows all group members a say in the process?

A) tension reliever
B) observer
C) gatekeeper
D) clarifier

Question 28

Which of the following roles has a negative effect on a group?

A) clarifier
B) opinion giver
C) tension-reliever
D) joker

Question 29

When a group practices coalescence, they are

A) quickly judging the worth of ideas.
B) allowing and encouraging members to work together.
C) willing to break the rules to solve problems.
D) giving the group process their complete attention.

Question 30

The reflective thinking process was first identified by

A) Aristotle.
B) Stephen Toulmin.
C) John Dewey.
D) Sigmund Freud.

Question 31

Harris and Sherblom's DECIDE model for decision making and problem solving is a variation of

A) reflective thinking.
B) intuitive thinking.
C) groupthink.
D) brainstorming.

Question 32

The first step in the DECIDE model is to

A) initiate a decision.
B) define the goal and problem.
C) evaluate results.
D) examine issues preventing goal success.

Question 33

Ron's group members didn't critically evaluate the decisions being made in order to have group harmony. Ron's group is experiencing

A) communication breakdown.
B) group cohesion.
C) critical thinking.
D) groupthink.

Question 34

The last step in the DECIDE model asks you to

A) consider alternatives.
B) evaluate the results.
C) examine issues preventing goal success.
D) define the goal and problem.

Question 35

Allison's group presented information on the causes and effects of stress in college students. Each group member presented a short report and Allison served as the moderator to link them all together. Allison's group presented a

A) forum.
B) panel discussion.
C) symposium.
D) colloquium.

Question 36

Shondra's group examined the school boundary issues together, but Shondra was selected to present their findings to the audience. This is an example of a

A) group oral report.
B) panel discussion.
C) symposium.
D) colloquium.

Question 37

A______________ is led by a moderator or chairperson and is designed to give information about an issue, problem, or recommendation.

A) forum
B) panel discussion
C) group oral report
D) colloquium

Question 38

A______________ is an interactive question and answer session between the audience and the small group.

A) group oral report
B) colloquium
C) symposium
D) forum

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for creating a plan of action for a group presentation?

A) Avoid using speaking outlines so group members can keep their hands free.
B) Determine the goal and central idea of the presentation.
C) Create necessary presentation aids and make sure they use the same design elements.
D) Rehearse as a group several times.

Question 40

Working groups are more formal than social groups.

Question 41

Groups conduct the work necessary to make a decision or solve a problem in the norming stage of group development.

Question 42

When each member has equal influence and status in a group, a leader may not be needed

Question 43

An emergent leader is someone the other group members defer to because he/she has a high level of expertise or rank.

Question 44

The authoritarian leadership style is helpful when time is short and in times of crisis.

Question 45

Delegative leadership should be used when group members are capable of analyzing the situation and doing something about it.

Question 46

Maintenance communication activities include the routine interactions necessary to help the group function.

Question 47

The elaborator is an example of a self-centered role.

Question 48

The gatekeeper is a group interaction role which has a positive effect.

Question 49

The agenda-setter suggests a path or procedure to take or how to make a decision.

Question 50

The DECIDE model can help a group plan and execute itsproblem-solving tasks.

Question 51

Groupthink is helpful to a group because it brings the groupcloser together.

Question 52

A symposium is a series of short reports given by group members and facilitated by a moderator.

Question 53

A group presentation does not need a central idea.

Question 54

A_________________ must have at least three or more people.

Question 55

_________________ groups form to complete a specific task.

Question 56

The first phase in small group development is called_________________ .

Question 57

The group phase where power and relationship issues erupt is called_________________ .

Question 58

The mayor met several times with a community-wide group of experts to seek solutions to an ongoing crime problem.This is an example of a(n)_________________ .

Question 59

Leon was never chosen as the formal leader, but everyone went to him with questions because he had worked in the department for 20 years. Leon is acting as a(n)_________________ leader.

Question 60

Even though no formal title was given to her, Arlene evolved as the leader of her group because of her friendly personality and organizational skills. Arlene is a(n) _________________ leader.

Question 61

The _________________ leadership style is useful when you have new group members or you are dealing with an emergency situation.

Question 62

Lauren takes the lead in her group's discussions, but encourages their feedback and participation in decision-making. Lauren is a_________________ leader.

Question 63

_________________ leaders allow group members complete freedom with the process necessary to reach the group goal.

Question 64

The group member who works to relieve tension by mediating, compromising, or offering new suggestions is called the _________________ .

Question 65

The group member who takes good notes on the proceedings, prepares minutes, or creates reports is called the _________________ .

Question 66

Lawrence has the tendency to constantly call attention to himself during group meetings by boasting or cracking jokes. He is acting as a(n) _________________ .

Question 67

The _________________ is Harris and Sherblom's variation on the reflective thinking process, and is used for decision making and problem solving.

Question 68

Damien was part of a group discussion about nuclear energy in front of a public audience, where each speaker had strong views about the issue. The event was facilitated by a moderator, and ended with questions from the audience. Damien participated in a _________________ .

Question 69

What is small group communication?

Question 70

Compare communication in a dyad to a small group.

Question 71

What is a virtual small group?

Question 72

What is the difference between a working group and a social group?

Question 73

What is an advisory group?

Question 74

What is a quality assurance group?

Question 75

Explain the differences between implied, designated, and emergent leaders.

Question 76

What is the authoritarian leadership style and when is it most effective?

Question 77

What are the maintenance communication activities of a leader?

Question 78

Describe and compare group task, group interaction, and self-centered roles.

Question 79

What is the difference between the tension-reliever and the joker group roles?

Question 80

What is the difference between a symposium and a panel discussion?