Question 1

Members of a team go through a process called role transition as members of a group.This process involves several phases and transitions.The typical ordering of these phases are:

Accepted Answer

The correct ordering of the phases of role transition are investigation, socialization, maintenance, resocialization, and remembrance. Investigation involves gathering information about the group and its members, socialization involves becoming familiar with the group and its norms, maintenance involves staying a part of the group, resocialization involves adapting to changes in the group, and remembrance involves reflecting on experiences with the group.

Question 2

Among the characteristics of "ideal members" of teams and relationships the trait of ________ is the most important attribute for all interdependent relationships.

Accepted Answer

Trustworthiness is the most important attribute for all interdependent relationships because it forms the foundation for effective communication, collaboration, decision-making, and conflict resolution. When individuals can trust each other to act with integrity and honesty, they are able to work together more effectively and achieve their shared goals. Stubbornness, amicability, and persistence can also be useful traits in certain circumstances, but they are not as essential to building strong relationships as trustworthiness.

Question 3

To the extent that people feel their group membership is an important part of who they are,and the attachment people feel for their groups is best termed:

Accepted Answer

Group identity refers to the sense of belonging and attachment that people feel towards their group membership, and the extent to which it is an important part of their self-concept. Group entitativity refers to the perception that a group is a coherent and distinct entity, often based on shared characteristics or goals. Team-member exchange and collective efficacy are related constructs but not directly relevant to the question of group identity.

Question 4

Trust and respect are both important for teams,but they are not the same thing.Trust is the level of esteem a person has for another,whereas respect is the willingness of a person to rely on another person in the absence of monitoring.

Accepted Answer

Trust is the willingness of a person to rely on another in the absence of monitoring, whereas respect is the level of esteem a person has for another.

Question 5

Shared negative feelings in a group can positively influence task performance when they stem from ________.However,shared negative feelings can hinder performance in a group when they stem from ________.

Accepted Answer

Shared negative feelings originating from an external source can unite the team against a common "enemy," fostering cohesion and improving task performance. However, when these negative feelings arise from within the team, they can lead to internal conflicts, reducing cooperation and hindering performance.

Question 6

The process whereby moods and emotions of people around us influence our emotional state and the process by which we "catch" other people's emotions is called behavioral entrainment.

Accepted Answer

The process described in the statement is actually called emotional contagion, not behavioral entrainment.

Question 7

Some members,when they believe that they are at risk of exclusion from their group,seek to improve their inclusionary status by engaging in unethical behaviors that benefit the group.

Accepted Answer

This phenomenon is known as "social exclusion prompting unethical behavior" and has been observed in various studies. Individuals who feel they are at risk of being excluded from their group may act unethically in order to maintain or improve their inclusionary status within the group.

Question 8

During the commitment phase of the group socialization process,the key factor that affects commitment,both for the individual and for the team,is the:

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the commitment phase of the group...

Question 9

People trust others with dilating pupils and withhold trust from others with constricting pupils; moreover,peoples' own pupils mimic changes in their partners' pupils.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Research has shown that people tend to trust others with dilated pupils, which can be a sign of attraction, excitement, or interest. Conversely, people are more likely to withhold trust from others with constricted pupils, which can be a sign of anxiety or disinterest. Additionally, people's own pupils tend to mimic changes in their partner's pupils, which is believed to foster feelings of connection and empathy.

Question 10

Questions such as,"To what extent can people on your team bring up problems and tough issues?" and "How comfortable do you feel checking in with others if you have a question about the right way to do something?" are examples of what type of trust?

Accepted Answer

These questions are focused on the concept of psychological safety, which refers to the level of comfort individuals feel in taking interpersonal risks. A team with high psychological safety feels comfortable bringing up tough issues and questioning processes without fear of retribution or negative consequences. Implicit trust refers to a level of trust that is assumed based on prior experiences or relationships, social network trust refers to trust based on shared connections, and incentive-based trust is based on the expectation of rewards or punishments. None of these fully capture the type of trust being referenced in these questions.

Question 11

A team member who has a strong sense of group identity would behave in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A strong sense of group identity often leads to a desire for harmony within the group. This can result in stress when personal attitudes differ from the group's, and a reluctance to push for change to avoid conflict.

Question 12

Men and women differ in terms of their attachment style,with women's attachments being primarily collective and men's attachments being strongly relational.

Accepted Answer

Attachment styles, which include secure, anxious, and avoidant, are developed in early childhood and are influenced by the relationship with caregivers, rather than being inherently different based on gender. Both men and women can exhibit a range of attachment styles, and these styles are more related to individual experiences and personality rather than being collectively or relationally based on gender.

Question 13

Three critical activities occur during group socialization that affect the productivity of teams,and they are:

Accepted Answer

The three critical activities that occur during group socialization that affect the productivity of teams are evaluation, commitment, and role transitions. Evaluation involves assessing the capability and fit of a new member in the team. Commitment refers to the process of members aligning their attitudes and values with the team's goals. Role transitions involve understanding and adapting to the various roles and responsibilities within the team. These activities are essential to creating a high-performing team.

Question 14

Repairing trust is more difficult with groups than with individuals.What is the best way to start repairing trust with a group for both competence-based and integrity-based violations?

Accepted Answer

Apologizing for the wrongdoing is the best way to start repairing trust with a group for both competence-based and integrity-based violations. It shows accountability and acknowledges the harm that has been caused.

Quiz 4: Team Cohesion and Trust