Question 1

In a cooperative context, members are open to influence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Explain how power is viewed in a cooperative context.

Accepted Answer

In a cooperative context, power is viewe

Question 3

Describe the characteristics of the dynamic-interdependence approach to power.

Accepted Answer

The dynamic-interdependence approach to

Question 4

Low-power individuals tend to overestimate the positive intent of high-power individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When group members spontaneously riot or panic, they are engaging in

Accepted Answer

A)  Collective Behavior 
B)  Compliance Behavior 
C)  Conformity Behavior 
D)  Reactance Behavior 
A)  Collective Behavior 
B)  Compliance Behavior 
C)  Conformity Behavior 
D)  Reactance Behavior

Question 6

In the conflict model of social influence, minority members tend to _________ the majority

Accepted Answer

A)  Rebel against 
B)  Convert 
C)  Dislike 
D)  Subvert 
A)  Rebel against 
B)  Convert 
C)  Dislike 
D)  Subvert

Question 7

When power is viewed as expandable and bi-directional, it is seen

Accepted Answer

A)  In a competitive context 
B)  In a cooperative context 
C)  As an organizational use of power 
D)  As a true picture of power 
A)  In a competitive context 
B)  In a cooperative context 
C)  As an organizational use of power 
D)  As a true picture of power

Question 8

Define power and explain how it can be direct or indirect.

Accepted Answer

Power can be defined as the ability to i

Question 9

Explain the characteristics of the trait-factor approach to power.

Accepted Answer

The trait-factor approach to career coun

Question 10

When power is views as a zero-sum resource, it is seen

Accepted Answer

A)  In a competitive context 
B)  In a cooperative context 
C)  As an organizational use of power 
D)  As a true picture of power 
A)  In a competitive context 
B)  In a cooperative context 
C)  As an organizational use of power 
D)  As a true picture of power

Question 11

What is NOT a high-power strategy to justify the status quo??

Accepted Answer

A)  Devalue low-power individuals and their contributions 
B)  Enhance the status of low-power people to keep them satisfied. 
C)  Attribute low-power individuals' success to their own control and leadership 
D)  Legitimize their own privileges 
A)  Devalue low-power individuals and their contributions 
B)  Enhance the status of low-power people to keep them satisfied. 
C)  Attribute low-power individuals' success to their own control and leadership 
D)  Legitimize their own privileges

Question 12

Conforming to group norms often interferes with the functioning of a group and compromises individual's principles and beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the dynamic-interdependence view of power, power is seen to exist in people, not in relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When individuals work together to achieve mutual goals

Accepted Answer

A)  Power is not involved 
B)  Power comes into play if all members agree to use it 
C)  The use of power is non-purposeful, comprehensive, and unstated 
D)  The use of power is inevitable, essential, and distributed 
A)  Power is not involved 
B)  Power comes into play if all members agree to use it 
C)  The use of power is non-purposeful, comprehensive, and unstated 
D)  The use of power is inevitable, essential, and distributed

Question 15

Group norms force members into behaviors they otherwise would not take.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Most groups are formed because the goal is too difficult for one person to accomplish alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Non-conforming behaviors are accepted by the group when they

Accepted Answer

A)  Are perceived as useful to the individual 
B)  Provide an interesting challenge to the group 
C)  Are perceived as helpful to the group. 
D)  Help speed up the work 
A)  Are perceived as useful to the individual 
B)  Provide an interesting challenge to the group 
C)  Are perceived as helpful to the group. 
D)  Help speed up the work

Question 18

A person with high power is most likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  Feel more accountable to subordinates 
B)  Feel more vulnerable to subordinates 
C)  Devalue subordinates 
D)  Enjoy taking long lunches 
A)  Feel more accountable to subordinates 
B)  Feel more vulnerable to subordinates 
C)  Devalue subordinates 
D)  Enjoy taking long lunches

Question 19

Those more open to influence are

Accepted Answer

A)  Competitors 
B)  Cooperators 
C)  Individualists 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Competitors 
B)  Cooperators 
C)  Individualists 
D)  None of the above

Question 20

The indirect use of power is

Accepted Answer

A)  Within interpersonal interactions 
B)  Through group norms and values 
C)  Through top-down authoritarian directives 
D)  Among members of the top tier in an organization or group 
A)  Within interpersonal interactions 
B)  Through group norms and values 
C)  Through top-down authoritarian directives 
D)  Among members of the top tier in an organization or group

In a cooperative context, members are open to influence.

Explain how power is viewed in a cooperative context.

Describe the characteristics of the dynamic-interdependence approach to power.

Low-power individuals tend to overestimate the positive intent of high-power individuals.

When group members spontaneously riot or panic, they are engaging in

In the conflict model of social influence, minority members tend to _________ the majority

When power is viewed as expandable and bi-directional, it is seen

Define power and explain how it can be direct or indirect.

Explain the characteristics of the trait-factor approach to power.

When power is views as a zero-sum resource, it is seen

What is NOT a high-power strategy to justify the status quo??

Conforming to group norms often interferes with the functioning of a group and compromises individual's principles and beliefs.

In the dynamic-interdependence view of power, power is seen to exist in people, not in relationships.

When individuals work together to achieve mutual goals

Group norms force members into behaviors they otherwise would not take.

Most groups are formed because the goal is too difficult for one person to accomplish alone.

Non-conforming behaviors are accepted by the group when they

A person with high power is most likely to

Those more open to influence are

The indirect use of power is

Group Dynamics

Experiential Learning

Group Goals, Social Interdependence,and Trust

Communication Within Groups

Leadership

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 6: Using Power

In a cooperative context, members are open to influence.

Explain how power is viewed in a cooperative context.

Describe the characteristics of the dynamic-interdependence approach to power.

Low-power individuals tend to overestimate the positive intent of high-power individuals.

When group members spontaneously riot or panic, they are engaging in

In the conflict model of social influence, minority members tend to _________ the majority

When power is viewed as expandable and bi-directional, it is seen

Define power and explain how it can be direct or indirect.

Explain the characteristics of the trait-factor approach to power.

When power is views as a zero-sum resource, it is seen

What is NOT a high-power strategy to justify the status quo??

Conforming to group norms often interferes with the functioning of a group and compromises individual's principles and beliefs.

In the dynamic-interdependence view of power, power is seen to exist in people, not in relationships.

When individuals work together to achieve mutual goals

Group norms force members into behaviors they otherwise would not take.

Most groups are formed because the goal is too difficult for one person to accomplish alone.

Non-conforming behaviors are accepted by the group when they

A person with high power is most likely to

Those more open to influence are

The indirect use of power is

Group Dynamics

Experiential Learning

Group Goals, Social Interdependence,and Trust

Communication Within Groups

Leadership

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