Question 1

Based on Johnson's seven-stage model, when should the coordinator establish the group goals and positive interdependence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Defining and structuring procedures 
B)  Conforming to procedures and getting acquainted 
C)  Recognizing mutuality and building trust 
D)  Committing to and taking ownership of the goals 
A)  Defining and structuring procedures 
B)  Conforming to procedures and getting acquainted 
C)  Recognizing mutuality and building trust 
D)  Committing to and taking ownership of the goals

Question 2

Explain why it is important to study group dynamics.

Accepted Answer

Studying group dynamics is important for

Question 3

Kurt Lewin's term "action research" means that

Accepted Answer

A)  Research should take place through observation in real life settings 
B)  Theories should have practical significance in solving social problems 
C)  Researchers should enter the life space of the experimental subjects 
D)  Practitioners are more important than theorists when it comes to solving social Problems. 
A)  Research should take place through observation in real life settings 
B)  Theories should have practical significance in solving social problems 
C)  Researchers should enter the life space of the experimental subjects 
D)  Practitioners are more important than theorists when it comes to solving social Problems.

Question 4

Social psychology can be studied experimentally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Mr. Fox is recognized as a master teacher yet the school board does not act on his suggestions for change. You could say that he is a __________individual in the school where he works.

Accepted Answer

A)  Low status with high power 
B)  Low status with low power 
C)  High status with high power 
D)  High status with low power 
A)  Low status with high power 
B)  Low status with low power 
C)  High status with high power 
D)  High status with low power

Question 6

An example of an online group having a positive effect on an individual's personal geography is

Accepted Answer

A)  A scholar attends a conference being held overseas where other experts will be presenting new, ground-breaking research in her field 
B)  A man suffering from a medical affliction joins a local support group which hosts a discussion forum where members can interact outside of group 
C)  A college student studying abroad uses Skype to stay in touch with her family. 
D)  An American scientist working on a new theory uses email and web-conferencing to share ideas with a group of scientists working on a similar theory in Singapore. 
A)  A scholar attends a conference being held overseas where other experts will be presenting new, ground-breaking research in her field 
B)  A man suffering from a medical affliction joins a local support group which hosts a discussion forum where members can interact outside of group 
C)  A college student studying abroad uses Skype to stay in touch with her family. 
D)  An American scientist working on a new theory uses email and web-conferencing to share ideas with a group of scientists working on a similar theory in Singapore.

Question 7

Define what a small group is.

Accepted Answer

A small group is typically defined as a

Question 8

According to Solomon Ash's metaphor of water for understanding groups,

Accepted Answer

A)  The properties of the constituting members of a group will sufficiently explain
The behavior and effect of a group 
B)  A group as a unit is always a unique entity, thus examining the members of a
Group will not help us learn more about the group 
C)  We need to understand both the characteristics of the members, and of
Their combination as an entity 
D)  Pseudogroups don't stick together because they don't have any interest in
Working together. 
A)  The properties of the constituting members of a group will sufficiently explain
The behavior and effect of a group 
B)  A group as a unit is always a unique entity, thus examining the members of a
Group will not help us learn more about the group 
C)  We need to understand both the characteristics of the members, and of
Their combination as an entity 
D)  Pseudogroups don't stick together because they don't have any interest in
Working together.

Question 9

Motivation for the group's success becomes intrinsic rather than extrinsic during which state of group development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Defining and structuring 
B)  Conforming and getting acquainted 
C)  Rebelling and differentiating 
D)  Committing to the groups goals, procedures and members 
A)  Defining and structuring 
B)  Conforming and getting acquainted 
C)  Rebelling and differentiating 
D)  Committing to the groups goals, procedures and members

Question 10

The study of group dynamics became prominent in the 1940s because there was a strong need to understand how

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory can be applied to practice 
B)  Autocratic organizations work 
C)  Democratic organizations work 
D)  Social facilitation affects performance on simple tasks 
A)  Theory can be applied to practice 
B)  Autocratic organizations work 
C)  Democratic organizations work 
D)  Social facilitation affects performance on simple tasks

Question 11

The individualistic orientation of studying groups posits that groups can be understood by considering only the qualities and characteristics of each member.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What are group norms and how do they influence individual behavior?

Accepted Answer

Group norms are the informal rules and e

Question 13

In any group, the same norms apply to everyone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain Kurt Lewin's term "action research"

Accepted Answer

Kurt Lewin's term "action research" refe

Question 15

On problem-solving and decision-making tasks, which is more productive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individuals 
B)  Groups 
C)  Both are the same 
A)  Individuals 
B)  Groups 
C)  Both are the same

Question 16

Status refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  Popularity within the group 
B)  Group achievement achieved through cooperation 
C)  One group member's power within the group 
D)  A social norm 
A)  Popularity within the group 
B)  Group achievement achieved through cooperation 
C)  One group member's power within the group 
D)  A social norm

Question 17

Newcomb's (1943) study at Bennington College showed that

Accepted Answer

A)  Groups punish nonconforming behavior 
B)  Groups reward conforming behavior 
C)  Groups one identifies with affect one's political orientation 
D)  Reference groups determine the extent of autokinetic effect 
A)  Groups punish nonconforming behavior 
B)  Groups reward conforming behavior 
C)  Groups one identifies with affect one's political orientation 
D)  Reference groups determine the extent of autokinetic effect

Question 18

Which is NOT a defining attribute of a group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mutual goal 
B)  Unstructured relationships 
C)  Positive interdependence 
D)  Interpersonal interaction. 
A)  Mutual goal 
B)  Unstructured relationships 
C)  Positive interdependence 
D)  Interpersonal interaction.

Question 19

Norms differ in their importance - some are essential to observe, while others tolerate more deviation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Members of Brazil's soccer team playing against England 
B)  Students of an inner-city high school 
C)  Mexican Americans living in L.A. 
D)  Passengers waiting for flights to take off 
A)  Members of Brazil's soccer team playing against England 
B)  Students of an inner-city high school 
C)  Mexican Americans living in L.A. 
D)  Passengers waiting for flights to take off

Based on Johnson's seven-stage model, when should the coordinator establish the group goals and positive interdependence?

Explain why it is important to study group dynamics.

Kurt Lewin's term "action research" means that

Social psychology can be studied experimentally.

Mr. Fox is recognized as a master teacher yet the school board does not act on his suggestions for change. You could say that he is a __________individual in the school where he works.

An example of an online group having a positive effect on an individual's personal geography is

Define what a small group is.

According to Solomon Ash's metaphor of water for understanding groups,

Motivation for the group's success becomes intrinsic rather than extrinsic during which state of group development?

The study of group dynamics became prominent in the 1940s because there was a strong need to understand how

The individualistic orientation of studying groups posits that groups can be understood by considering only the qualities and characteristics of each member.

What are group norms and how do they influence individual behavior?

In any group, the same norms apply to everyone.

Explain Kurt Lewin's term "action research"

On problem-solving and decision-making tasks, which is more productive?

Status refers to

Newcomb's (1943) study at Bennington College showed that

Which is NOT a defining attribute of a group?

Norms differ in their importance - some are essential to observe, while others tolerate more deviation.

Which of the following is NOT a group?

Experiential Learning

Group Goals, Social Interdependence,and Trust

Communication Within Groups

Leadership

Using Power

Decision Making

Controversy and Creativity

Managing Conflicts of Interest

Valuing Diversity

Cooperative Learning in the Classroom

Leading Growth and Counseling Groups

Team Development, Team Training

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Exam 1: Group Dynamics

Based on Johnson's seven-stage model, when should the coordinator establish the group goals and positive interdependence?

Explain why it is important to study group dynamics.

Kurt Lewin's term "action research" means that

Social psychology can be studied experimentally.

Mr. Fox is recognized as a master teacher yet the school board does not act on his suggestions for change. You could say that he is a __________individual in the school where he works.

An example of an online group having a positive effect on an individual's personal geography is

Define what a small group is.

According to Solomon Ash's metaphor of water for understanding groups,

Motivation for the group's success becomes intrinsic rather than extrinsic during which state of group development?

The study of group dynamics became prominent in the 1940s because there was a strong need to understand how

The individualistic orientation of studying groups posits that groups can be understood by considering only the qualities and characteristics of each member.

What are group norms and how do they influence individual behavior?

In any group, the same norms apply to everyone.

Explain Kurt Lewin's term "action research"

On problem-solving and decision-making tasks, which is more productive?

Status refers to

Newcomb's (1943) study at Bennington College showed that

Which is NOT a defining attribute of a group?

Norms differ in their importance - some are essential to observe, while others tolerate more deviation.

Which of the following is NOT a group?

Experiential Learning

Group Goals, Social Interdependence,and Trust

Communication Within Groups

Leadership

Using Power

Decision Making

Controversy and Creativity

Managing Conflicts of Interest

Valuing Diversity

Cooperative Learning in the Classroom

Leading Growth and Counseling Groups

Team Development, Team Training

Filters