Question 1

_____ communication is open to multiple perspectives, shows a willingness to see the world from another's standpoint, and shifts perspective if necessary.

Accepted Answer

Mindful

Question 2

_____ are individuals, born between 1901 and 1945, inﬂuenced by the Great Depression and World War II.

Accepted Answer

Builders

Question 3

A person who enters the learning cycle through active experimentation
A) loves to act out roles in group drama.
B) is a visual learner.
C) tends to learn better by sitting back and observing the actions of others.
D) learns by trying out different things until she or he finds one that works.
E) none of these answer is correct.

Accepted Answer

Active experimentation involves learning by doing and trying out different methods to see what works, which is described in option D.

Question 4

__________ are responsible for the team concept in business and the continuing focus on service.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are responsible for the team concept...

Question 5

The _____ learning style describes those individuals who learn well from events they actually observe or activities in which they actually participate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ learning style describes those individuals...

Question 6

Saul is part of a group that has members from different racial/ethnic backgrounds, different generations, different genders, and different socioeconomic statuses. This group would be classified as
A) unique.
B) heterogeneous.
C) impossible.
D) homogeneous.
E) complex.

Accepted Answer

The group is described as having members from diverse backgrounds in terms of race/ethnicity, generation, gender, and socioeconomic status, which makes it heterogeneous. "Heterogeneous" means composed of parts of different kinds; having widely dissimilar elements or constituents.

Question 7

Unlike European Americans, African Americans tend to look others straight in the eye while listening to what others have to say.

Accepted Answer

Cultural norms regarding eye contact vary significantly, and the statement generalizes behaviors inaccurately. In many cultures, including some African American communities, direct eye contact can be seen as disrespectful or confrontational, especially in hierarchical or formal settings. Conversely, in some European cultures, direct eye contact is a sign of attentiveness and respect. Cultural practices are diverse and cannot be universally applied.

Question 8

In collectivist cultures
A) people collect allies in order to win conflicts in groups.
B) people are more shy.
C) value group needs and goals more than individual needs and goals.
D) people rarely speak up and get their ideas heard.
E) people mostly value strong leaders.

Accepted Answer

In collectivist cultures, the emphasis is on the group rather than the individual, meaning that the needs and goals of the group are prioritized over personal desires or ambitions. This is a fundamental aspect of collectivist societies, where harmony and group cohesion are highly valued.

Question 9

According to the Kolb Learning Cycle, individuals who learn best by directly observing events or participating in activities possess the concrete experience learning style.

Accepted Answer

The Kolb Learning Cycle suggests that individuals with a preference for learning through direct experience, such as observing events or participating in activities, exhibit the concrete experience learning style.

Question 10

Don is outgoing, gets along well with others, and generates new ideas, but he is often viewed as impulsive and impatient. His personality is most closely aligned with which of the following Myers-Briggs Type Indicators?
A) sensing
B) extraversion
C) introversion
D) intuiting
E) perceiving

Accepted Answer

Don's outgoing nature and ability to get along with others align with the extraversion trait in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

Question 11

If you come from a culture that emphasizes high power distance, you
A) are likely to work better with people from individualist cultures.
B) will want a leader who stays far above the group's conflicts.
C) none of these answer is correct.
D) will value hierarchical structure and an authoritarian leader.
E) will be likely to seek a group leader who lets others in the group make most of the decisions.

Accepted Answer

High power distance cultures value hierarchical structures and prefer authoritarian leaders who maintain clear distinctions between levels of authority.

Question 12

Perceivers are like sponges; they tend to gather as much information as they can and putting off a decision for as long as they can.

Accepted Answer

Perceivers, as described in personality type theories such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), are characterized by their preference for keeping options open and gathering information rather than making quick decisions. They are adaptable and flexible, often delaying decisions to gather more information or explore alternative options.

Question 13

Diversity includes
A) sex
B) attitudes, beliefs and values
C) all of these answers are correct.
D) age
E) race

Accepted Answer

Diversity encompasses a wide range of characteristics and experiences, including sex, attitudes, beliefs, values, age, and race. It refers to the inclusion of different types of people (as people of different races or cultures) in a group or organization.

Question 14

Members are _____ when their primary motivation for being in a group is the goal or business that the group must complete.

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The answer of Members are _____ when their primary motivation...

Question 15

Having read the principles behind the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, describe which personality type you believe you possess. What are the strengths of this personality type and how can those strengths contribute to the functioning of a group? How might you avoid allowing the weaknesses of this personality type hinder group functioning?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Having read the principles behind the Myers-Briggs...

Question 16

What might you do to help improve how well you understand a group member from a co-culture that is unfamiliar to you? Examples are dairy farmers, police officers, drug dealers, or orthopedic surgeons.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What might you do to help improve...

Question 17

_____ people work independently, like working on ideas, and are careful before acting.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ people work independently, like working on...

Question 18

_____ in a group refers to differences among group members.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ in a group refers to differences...

Question 19

Describe the concepts of fantasy, fantasy chain, and fantasy theme. Provide an example of how a fantasy evolves into a fantasy theme. How can this help create group identity?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the concepts of fantasy, fantasy chain,...

Question 20

A fantasy
A) is about how to complete a work.
B) all of these answers are correct.
C) is an outrageous story that one student tells.
D) is about something other than the here and now of the group.
E) has a lot of exaggerations about a group's assignment.

Accepted Answer

Fantasy in the context of group dynamics or communication refers to imaginative scenarios that diverge from the current reality or practical concerns of the group, hence option D is correct.

Quiz 6: Diversity in the Small Group

_____ communication is open to multiple perspectives, shows a willingness to see the world from another's standpoint, and shifts perspective if necessary.

_____ are individuals, born between 1901 and 1945, inﬂuenced by the Great Depression and World War II.

A person who enters the learning cycle through active experimentation

__________ are responsible for the team concept in business and the continuing focus on service.

The _____ learning style describes those individuals who learn well from events they actually observe or activities in which they actually participate.

Saul is part of a group that has members from different racial/ethnic backgrounds, different generations, different genders, and different socioeconomic statuses. This group would be classified as

Unlike European Americans, African Americans tend to look others straight in the eye while listening to what others have to say.

In collectivist cultures

According to the Kolb Learning Cycle, individuals who learn best by directly observing events or participating in activities possess the concrete experience learning style.

Don is outgoing, gets along well with others, and generates new ideas, but he is often viewed as impulsive and impatient. His personality is most closely aligned with which of the following Myers-Briggs Type Indicators?

If you come from a culture that emphasizes high power distance, you