Question 1

Both Bales (1953) and Homans (1950) agree that groups need to

Accepted Answer

A)  Balance work on tasks and work on group development 
B)  Primarily focus on goal achievement and adapting to their environment in order to survive 
C)  Develop distinct socioemotional roles for each member of the group 
D)  Apply promotive and counteractive functions 
A)  Balance work on tasks and work on group development 
B)  Primarily focus on goal achievement and adapting to their environment in order to survive 
C)  Develop distinct socioemotional roles for each member of the group 
D)  Apply promotive and counteractive functions

Question 2

Henry and Moya are talking about a TV show over dinner at a quiet restaurant. Henry is telling her how interesting the last episode was. It turns out Moya really dislikes that show. Noise in this case is present in the

Accepted Answer

A)  Channel 
B)  Sender 
C)  Receiver 
D)  Transmission 
E)  Message 
A)  Channel 
B)  Sender 
C)  Receiver 
D)  Transmission 
E)  Message

Question 3

Developing a theory of group communication is difficult because of

Accepted Answer

A)  The high number of dyadic interactions 
B)  The lack of appropriate statistical procedures 
C)  The complexity of multiperson communication 
D)  The intermingling of senders and receivers 
A)  The high number of dyadic interactions 
B)  The lack of appropriate statistical procedures 
C)  The complexity of multiperson communication 
D)  The intermingling of senders and receivers

Question 4

The process of understanding of the message is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Decoding 
B)  Encoding 
C)  Transmission 
D)  Channel 
A)  Decoding 
B)  Encoding 
C)  Transmission 
D)  Channel

Question 5

In two-way communication, each group member has a chance to initiate messages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Group leaders who are effective at reducing tension and encouraging member participation tend to use

Accepted Answer

A)  Subordinate-targeted disparaging humor 
B)  Superior-targeted disparaging humor 
C)  Both subordinate-targeted and superior-targeted disparaging humor 
D)  Self-disparaging humor 
A)  Subordinate-targeted disparaging humor 
B)  Superior-targeted disparaging humor 
C)  Both subordinate-targeted and superior-targeted disparaging humor 
D)  Self-disparaging humor

Question 7

Group communication is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  Exchange of words among group members 
B)  Sending and receiving messages with the intent of influencing group
Members' behavior 
C)  Verbal behavior perceived by other group members as meaningful message 
D)  A linear sequence of sending and receiving verbal and nonverbal messages in
Order to achieve group goals 
A)  Exchange of words among group members 
B)  Sending and receiving messages with the intent of influencing group
Members' behavior 
C)  Verbal behavior perceived by other group members as meaningful message 
D)  A linear sequence of sending and receiving verbal and nonverbal messages in
Order to achieve group goals

Question 8

The following are all examples of noise in the communication process except one. Which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  Annoying mannerisms of the sender 
B)  Credibility of the sender 
C)  Traffic noise 
D)  Past experiences of the receiver making him suspicious of the sender's
Suggestions 
A)  Annoying mannerisms of the sender 
B)  Credibility of the sender 
C)  Traffic noise 
D)  Past experiences of the receiver making him suspicious of the sender's
Suggestions

Question 9

Communication between competing group members tends to be

Accepted Answer

A)  Constructive 
B)  Defensive 
C)  Effective 
D)  Seen as a mutual problem 
A)  Constructive 
B)  Defensive 
C)  Effective 
D)  Seen as a mutual problem

Question 10

Group members in fringe positions are just as satisfied with the group as members in central positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Gonzo, a 13-year old boy often makes up stories and tells them as truth. His friends know that about him, but they don't mind. Yesterday, a pair of sneakers went missing from the locker room. Gonzo actually saw a boy take them, and when he told the others about what he saw, they did not believe him because, in the eyes of his peers, Gonzo

Accepted Answer

A)  Is not warm and friendly enough 
B)  Does not seem credible 
C)  Does not have relevant expertise on the topic 
D)  May have ulterior motives 
A)  Is not warm and friendly enough 
B)  Does not seem credible 
C)  Does not have relevant expertise on the topic 
D)  May have ulterior motives

Question 12

Discuss how sharpening, leveling, and assimilation affect communication when a message gets passed through several people

Accepted Answer

When a message gets passed through sever

Question 13

In one-way communication, gatekeepers

Accepted Answer

A)  Apply the processes of leveling, sharpening and integration 
B)  Negotiate for meaning with higher-ups 
C)  Promote mutual influence among group members and the chairperson 
D)  Interpret the message to group members 
A)  Apply the processes of leveling, sharpening and integration 
B)  Negotiate for meaning with higher-ups 
C)  Promote mutual influence among group members and the chairperson 
D)  Interpret the message to group members

Question 14

The main obstacle to effective communication is that most people tend to

Accepted Answer

A)  Be evaluative 
B)  Get defensive 
C)  Avoid any indication of approval or disapproval 
D)  Take too long to negotiate for the meaning of the message 
A)  Be evaluative 
B)  Get defensive 
C)  Avoid any indication of approval or disapproval 
D)  Take too long to negotiate for the meaning of the message

Both Bales (1953) and Homans (1950) agree that groups need to

Henry and Moya are talking about a TV show over dinner at a quiet restaurant. Henry is telling her how interesting the last episode was. It turns out Moya really dislikes that show. Noise in this case is present in the

Developing a theory of group communication is difficult because of

The process of understanding of the message is called

In two-way communication, each group member has a chance to initiate messages.

Group leaders who are effective at reducing tension and encouraging member participation tend to use

Group communication is defined as

The following are all examples of noise in the communication process except one. Which one?

Communication between competing group members tends to be

Group members in fringe positions are just as satisfied with the group as members in central positions.

Discuss how sharpening, leveling, and assimilation affect communication when a message gets passed through several people

In one-way communication, gatekeepers

The main obstacle to effective communication is that most people tend to

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

Both Bales (1953) and Homans (1950) agree that groups need to

Henry and Moya are talking about a TV show over dinner at a quiet restaurant. Henry is telling her how interesting the last episode was. It turns out Moya really dislikes that show. Noise in this case is present in the

Developing a theory of group communication is difficult because of

The process of understanding of the message is called

In two-way communication, each group member has a chance to initiate messages.

Group leaders who are effective at reducing tension and encouraging member participation tend to use

Group communication is defined as

The following are all examples of noise in the communication process except one. Which one?

Communication between competing group members tends to be

Group members in fringe positions are just as satisfied with the group as members in central positions.

Discuss how sharpening, leveling, and assimilation affect communication when a message gets passed through several people

In one-way communication, gatekeepers

The main obstacle to effective communication is that most people tend to

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