Question 1

According to Gouran and Hirokawa (1996), effective decision making serves three functions: promotive functions, counteractive functions, and balancing actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

In one-way communication with feedback, the function of feedback is

Accepted Answer

A)  To provide the sender information about what the receivers think of the message 
B)  To inform the sender about how well the receivers understood the message 
C)  To make the communication appear more democratic and inclusive 
D)  To provide the receivers with an opportunity to influence decision making 
A)  To provide the sender information about what the receivers think of the message 
B)  To inform the sender about how well the receivers understood the message 
C)  To make the communication appear more democratic and inclusive 
D)  To provide the receivers with an opportunity to influence decision making B

Question 3

Homans and Bales agree that groups need to take care of both the task and the socioemotional well-being of the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

In one-way with feedback communication, group members are given the chance to provide feedback and influence decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to Bales' (1962) equilibrium theory, effective groups focus mainly on task completion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Centralized communication networks are more efficient than decentralized ones when the task is simple and is focused on information collection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Dyadic analysis of communication is a good way to study group communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

As the message gets passed on through several people, the amount of information contained in the message gets reduced, and the message itself gets shorter. This process is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Assimilation 
B)  Integration 
C)  Leveling 
D)  Sharpening 
A)  Assimilation 
B)  Integration 
C)  Leveling 
D)  Sharpening

Question 9

When a group has to solve a complex task, he optimal communication network is

Accepted Answer

A)  A chain 
B)  Circle or open 
C)  Y-shaped or wheel-shaped 
D)  Formal 
A)  A chain 
B)  Circle or open 
C)  Y-shaped or wheel-shaped 
D)  Formal

Question 10

Which of the following is an effective way of sending your message?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Most people would support this cause and so should we" 
B)  "All experts agree that running is very healthy, so our group should join this
Marathon" 
C)  "I feel that we should support this cause and run the marathon" 
D)  "This charity needs to be supported" 
A)  "Most people would support this cause and so should we" 
B)  "All experts agree that running is very healthy, so our group should join this
Marathon" 
C)  "I feel that we should support this cause and run the marathon" 
D)  "This charity needs to be supported"

Question 11

List and briefly discuss the three receiving skills

Accepted Answer

Receiving skills are essential in variou

Question 12

Compare and contrast one-way communication, one-way communication with feedback, and two-way communication using the criteria of group leader and group member satisfaction, and efficiency

Accepted Answer

One-way communication involves the group

Question 13

Jamie and Ira are talking about a TV show at a loud party. Ira is telling her how interesting the last episode was. It turns out Jamie really dislikes that show. Noise in this case refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  The noise at the party 
B)  Jamie's attitude toward the TV show 
C)  Ira's way of speaking 
D)  A and B 
E)  A and C
F) B and C
G) None of the above 
A)  The noise at the party 
B)  Jamie's attitude toward the TV show 
C)  Ira's way of speaking 
D)  A and B 
E)  A and C
F) B and C
G) None of the above

Question 14

List and briefly discuss the three levels of interaction that we can analyze

Accepted Answer

The three levels of interaction that we

Question 15

In one-way communication,

Accepted Answer

A)  The receivers are passive 
B)  The senders are passive 
C)  The sender is less frustrated than the receivers 
D)  The dialogue is unsatisfactory for the receivers 
A)  The receivers are passive 
B)  The senders are passive 
C)  The sender is less frustrated than the receivers 
D)  The dialogue is unsatisfactory for the receivers

Question 16

Briefly discuss what sender credibility is, and the factors affecting it

Accepted Answer

Sender credibility refers to the trustwo

Question 17

Sender credibility depends on all of the factors listed below EXCEPT one. Which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  Friendliness and warmth 
B)  Dynamism 
C)  Expertise 
D)  Self-confidence 
A)  Friendliness and warmth 
B)  Dynamism 
C)  Expertise 
D)  Self-confidence

Question 18

Describe what noise is in the communication process. Give an example for noise in the sender, receiver and channel

Accepted Answer

Noise in the communication process refer

Question 19

Cooperators tend to perceive the intentions and actions of group members more accurately than competitors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Discuss how competitive and cooperative groups differ in their communication

Accepted Answer

Competitive and cooperative groups diffe

According to Gouran and Hirokawa (1996), effective decision making serves three functions: promotive functions, counteractive functions, and balancing actions.

In one-way communication with feedback, the function of feedback is

Homans and Bales agree that groups need to take care of both the task and the socioemotional well-being of the group.

In one-way with feedback communication, group members are given the chance to provide feedback and influence decisions.

According to Bales' (1962) equilibrium theory, effective groups focus mainly on task completion.

Centralized communication networks are more efficient than decentralized ones when the task is simple and is focused on information collection.

Dyadic analysis of communication is a good way to study group communication.

As the message gets passed on through several people, the amount of information contained in the message gets reduced, and the message itself gets shorter. This process is called:

When a group has to solve a complex task, he optimal communication network is

Which of the following is an effective way of sending your message?

List and briefly discuss the three receiving skills

Compare and contrast one-way communication, one-way communication with feedback, and two-way communication using the criteria of group leader and group member satisfaction, and efficiency

Jamie and Ira are talking about a TV show at a loud party. Ira is telling her how interesting the last episode was. It turns out Jamie really dislikes that show. Noise in this case refers to

List and briefly discuss the three levels of interaction that we can analyze

In one-way communication,

Briefly discuss what sender credibility is, and the factors affecting it

Sender credibility depends on all of the factors listed below EXCEPT one. Which one?

Describe what noise is in the communication process. Give an example for noise in the sender, receiver and channel

Cooperators tend to perceive the intentions and actions of group members more accurately than competitors.

Discuss how competitive and cooperative groups differ in their communication

Group Dynamics

Experiential Learning

Group Goals, Social Interdependence,and Trust

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 4: Communication Within Groups

According to Gouran and Hirokawa (1996), effective decision making serves three functions: promotive functions, counteractive functions, and balancing actions.

In one-way communication with feedback, the function of feedback is

Homans and Bales agree that groups need to take care of both the task and the socioemotional well-being of the group.

In one-way with feedback communication, group members are given the chance to provide feedback and influence decisions.

According to Bales' (1962) equilibrium theory, effective groups focus mainly on task completion.

Centralized communication networks are more efficient than decentralized ones when the task is simple and is focused on information collection.

Dyadic analysis of communication is a good way to study group communication.

As the message gets passed on through several people, the amount of information contained in the message gets reduced, and the message itself gets shorter. This process is called:

When a group has to solve a complex task, he optimal communication network is

Which of the following is an effective way of sending your message?

List and briefly discuss the three receiving skills

Compare and contrast one-way communication, one-way communication with feedback, and two-way communication using the criteria of group leader and group member satisfaction, and efficiency

Jamie and Ira are talking about a TV show at a loud party. Ira is telling her how interesting the last episode was. It turns out Jamie really dislikes that show. Noise in this case refers to

List and briefly discuss the three levels of interaction that we can analyze

In one-way communication,

Briefly discuss what sender credibility is, and the factors affecting it

Sender credibility depends on all of the factors listed below EXCEPT one. Which one?

Describe what noise is in the communication process. Give an example for noise in the sender, receiver and channel

Cooperators tend to perceive the intentions and actions of group members more accurately than competitors.

Discuss how competitive and cooperative groups differ in their communication

Group Dynamics

Experiential Learning

Group Goals, Social Interdependence,and Trust

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