Question 1

A group member consistently avoids group interaction and block's the group's activities. Hewould be considered:
A) task-oriented
B) structure-oriented
C) individual-oriented
D) maintenance-oriented

Accepted Answer

The group member who consistently avoids group interaction and blocks the group's activities is likely more focused on their individual needs and goals than on the needs and goals of the group as a whole. This behavior is indicative of an individual-oriented approach rather than a task-oriented, structure-oriented, or maintenance-oriented approach.

Question 2

People who join a group to be with other people have ______ needs.
A) identification
B) support
C) affiliation
D) physical proximity

Accepted Answer

Affiliation needs refer to the desire for social interaction and companionship. People who join groups to be with others are seeking to fulfill their affiliation needs. Identification needs refer to the desire to feel connected to a group or to a certain identity, while support needs refer to the desire for emotional or practical assistance from others. Physical proximity needs refer to the need to be physically close to others.

Question 3

______ refers to the extent to which group members like and trust one another.
A) Group cohesiveness
B) Group homogeneity
C) Stability of membership
D) Group status

Accepted Answer

Group cohesiveness refers to the extent to which group members are attracted to each other and share a sense of commitment to the group. It is important for the success of a group as it can lead to increased satisfaction, cooperation, and productivity amongst group members.

Question 4

Employees on the 7th floor go to lunch together and employees on the 2nd floor play together in a city basketball league. These examples demonstrate the importance of ____ in forming groups.
A) emotional support
B) physical proximity
C) common interests
D) assignment

Accepted Answer

Physical proximity is important in forming groups as it allows people to interact more frequently and easily, leading to the formation of social connections.

Question 5

Social impact theory is related to:
A) group size
B) group status
C) communication structure
D) group roles

Accepted Answer

Social impact theory suggests that the amount of influence a group has is affected by its size, among other factors.

Question 6

POWs who were isolated from other prisoners had a lower need to live than POWs housed with older soldiers. This negative emotional reaction demonstrates the need for:
A) power
B) common interests
C) affiliation
D) control

Accepted Answer

The negative emotional reaction of the isolated POWs indicates a need for affiliation, or connection with others. They lacked social support, which can be a critical factor in maintaining a sense of purpose and meaning in life. The other options listed (power, common interests, control) are not as relevant to the specific scenario described.

Question 7

Julie provides information to Temea who provides information to Juan who provides information to Julie. This is an example of which type of communication network?
A) Circle
B) Chain
C) Centralized
D) Open

Accepted Answer

This is an example of a chain network where information flows sequentially from one person to another.

Question 8

A hotel room attendant does not show up to clean his rooms on a given day. Due to his absence, the other room attendants are assigned additional rooms to clean. This scenario BEST exemplifies which criteria of group membership?
A) Multiple members
B) Group membership is rewarding
C) Corresponding effects
D) Common goals

Accepted Answer

This scenario exemplifies corresponding effects, as the absence of one member (the room attendant) affects the workload of the other members (the other room attendants).

Question 9

When something affects one member of the group, it affects all members. This is known as ______ and is a criterion for being considered a group.
A) affiliation
B) corresponding effects
C) identification
D) group status

Accepted Answer

Corresponding effects refer to the phenomenon where an event or action affecting one member of a group impacts all members, highlighting their interconnectedness.

Question 10

According to your text, if you are interested in improving group performance, what should the group's composition be in terms of the homogeneity of its members?
A) Homogeneous
B) Heterogeneous
C) Slightly heterogeneous
D) Homogeneity doesn't matter

Accepted Answer

A slightly heterogeneous group composition can enhance performance by combining diverse perspectives while maintaining enough common ground for effective communication and collaboration.

Question 11

A group comprised of 12 members will be _____ cohesive and have ____ morale than one comprised of five members.
A) more / higher
B) less / higher
C) more / lower
D) less / lower

Accepted Answer

Larger groups tend to be less cohesive and have lower morale compared to smaller groups due to increased complexity in communication and coordination.

Question 12

Which of the following group roles encourages group cohesiveness and group participation?
A) Task-oriented
B) Social
C) Individual
D) Conjunctive

Accepted Answer

Social roles encourage group cohesiveness and participation by promoting social interaction among group members, building relationships and creating a positive group climate. Task-oriented roles are focused on achieving the group's goals and objectives, while individual roles are concerned with individual needs and interests, and conjunctive roles involve coordinating the efforts of different group members towards a common goal.

Question 13

Social inhibition involves the ___ effects of the presence of others on individual behaviorwhereas social facilitation involves the ___ effects of the presence of others.
A) negative / positive
B) positive / negative
C) positive / neutral
D) negative / coordinating

Accepted Answer

Social inhibition involves negative effects on individual behavior as people tend to avoid performing certain tasks or behaviors in the presence of others. On the other hand, social facilitation involves positive effects where individuals tend to perform better in the presence of others, especially when performing simple or well-rehearsed tasks.

Question 14

A group member who coordinates the group's activities and finds new information is ____ oriented whereas one who's main role is encouraging and supporting others is ____ oriented.
A) social / task
B) task / social
C) individual / maintenance
D) individual / task

Accepted Answer

The first group member who coordinates activities and finds new information is focused on the tasks and goals of the group, so they are task-oriented. The second group member who encourages and supports others is focused on the social dynamics and relationships within the group, so they are social-oriented. Therefore, the best choice is option B) task / social.

Question 15

Increasing the perception that a group is difficult to obtain membership in helps to increase:
A) group status
B) group isolation
C) group communication structure
D) group homogeneity

Accepted Answer

The more exclusive a group appears to be, the higher the perceived status of that group. When membership is difficult to obtain, it implies that the group is highly desirable and only the most qualified or elite individuals are admitted. This can increase the group's prestige and status in the eyes of others.

Question 16

The East Barbarians softball team in the Great White North Softball League has continually improved its record over the nine years it has been in the league. Most recently, the East Barbarians, with the same team members as in the previous eight years, won the league championship for the first time. In this scenario, winning the championship probably BEST exemplifies the effects of:
A) the group's homogeneity
B) the stability of group membership
C) group status
D) group communication structure

Accepted Answer

The stability of group membership is likely the best explanation for the East Barbarians softball team's success in winning the championship. With the same team members over the past eight years, the team members likely developed a strong understanding of each other's strengths and weaknesses, which may have contributed to their improved record and ultimate success in winning the league championship.

Question 17

In Yellowstone National Park, a small group of employees runs a fast food operation which is physically removed from all of the larger lodges in town. These employees comment that they feel separated from the company's other operations; however, each summer this group tends to be a tight-knit group. This exemplifies:
A) group homogeneity
B) stability of group membership
C) group isolation
D) outside group pressure

Accepted Answer

The employees at the fast food operation in Yellowstone National Park feel separated from the company's other operations, which is an example of group isolation. Despite their physical distance from the larger lodges, the employees tend to form a tight-knit group every summer, indicating a stable group membership. However, there is no indication of group homogeneity or outside group pressure in this scenario.

Question 18

______ refers to the extent to which group members are similar.
A) Group cohesiveness
B) Group homogeneity
C) Stability of membership
D) Group status

Accepted Answer

Group homogeneity refers to the extent to which group members are similar. Group cohesion refers to the degree of attraction and commitment within a group, stability of membership refers to how often people enter and leave the group, and group status refers to the level of prestige or rank associated with a group.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a criteria for being a group?
A) Multiple members
B) Common goals
C) Group rewards
D) Identification

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

People probably join a group such as a fraternity or sorority because of:
A) needs for emotional support
B) common interests
C) common goals
D) need for assistance or help

Accepted Answer

The answer of People probably join a group such as...

Quiz 13: Group Behavior, Teams and Conflict

A group member consistently avoids group interaction and block's the group's activities. Hewould be considered:

People who join a group to be with other people have ______ needs.

______ refers to the extent to which group members like and trust one another.

Employees on the 7th floor go to lunch together and employees on the 2nd floor play together in a city basketball league. These examples demonstrate the importance of ____ in forming groups.

Social impact theory is related to:

POWs who were isolated from other prisoners had a lower need to live than POWs housed with older soldiers. This negative emotional reaction demonstrates the need for:

Julie provides information to Temea who provides information to Juan who provides information to Julie. This is an example of which type of communication network?

A hotel room attendant does not show up to clean his rooms on a given day. Due to his absence, the other room attendants are assigned additional rooms to clean. This scenario BEST exemplifies which criteria of group membership?

When something affects one member of the group, it affects all members. This is known as ______ and is a criterion for being considered a group.

According to your text, if you are interested in improving group performance, what should the group's composition be in terms of the homogeneity of its members?

A group comprised of 12 members will be _ cohesive and have morale than one comprised of five members.

Which of the following group roles encourages group cohesiveness and group participation?

Social inhibition involves the _ effects of the presence of others on individual behaviorwhereas social facilitation involves the _ effects of the presence of others.

A group member who coordinates the group's activities and finds new information is oriented whereas one who's main role is encouraging and supporting others is oriented.

Increasing the perception that a group is difficult to obtain membership in helps to increase:

______ refers to the extent to which group members are similar.

Which of the following is NOT a criteria for being a group?

People probably join a group such as a fraternity or sorority because of: