Exam 11: Small Group Communication

Which of the following is likely to be true of group members who experience high communication apprehension as compared to those with lower communication apprehension?

During the storming phase,group members express their viewpoints,differences emerge,and conflict arises.

If Jonathan experiences anxiety when communicating with others to the point that he avoids communication,he is experiencing high communication apprehension.

You joined a newly formed group responsible for developing a recycling program for your community.At first,group members are somewhat reserved and uncomfortable working with strangers.Which of Tuckman's stages of group development is your group experiencing?

Describe a group's ability to achieve its common goal by focusing on behaviors that get the job done.

Introverted individuals tend to play out maintenance roles in small groups.

Verbal aggression is an example of communication competence because it is the tendency to attack issues and positions,not people or their self-concepts.

Three methods for enhancing group cohesiveness are through self-disclosure,managing conflict,and engaging in external activity.

According to your text,all of the following are challenges posed by virtual groups EXCEPT

Expectations about behavior within a group._______

When members agree on how to achieve a goal and who will do what._______

According to group development theory,every group naturally progresses through each of the five phases.

A local chapter of alcoholics anonymous is an example of a

In a virtual group,members do all of the following EXCEPT

Three or more interdependent persons who share a common identity and communicate to achieve a common goal.______

Which is the correct order for Tuckman's five group development stages?

When members have different ideas on how to approach a task or who should take on leadership roles.______

When members complete their task._______

Your family is a type of secondary small group.

Your textbook suggests all of the following strategies for reducing communication apprehension in groups EXCEPT