Exam 19: Speaking in Small Groups  

Collecting information about the discussion topic is an example oa maintenance need in a small group.

Brainstorming is especially useful when a problem-solving small group is trying to generate potential solutions.

Disagreements among group members should be kept at the task level rather than the personal level.

As your textbook explains, by helping group members deal with interpersonal conflict a leader helps the group fulfill __________ needs.

According to your textbook, each othe following is a procedural need oa small group except

"What should the City Council do to keep greedy land developers from ruining our town?" is an example oa well-worded question for a problem-solving group discussion.

As explained in your textbook, the leadership needs faced by all problem-solving small groups include

According to your textbook, which othe following is a responsibility oevery member in a problem-solving small group?

The question for a problem-solving group discussion should usually be phrased as a question opolicy.

As your textbook makes clear, personal conflicts are essential ia small group is to function successfully.

Myenne is part oa problem-solving small group in her speech class. When the group was deciding how best to go about its work, Myenne suggested that group members work in pairs, with each pair tackling one othe main issues facing the group. According to your textbook, what kind oleadership need did Myenne's action fulfill?

Deciding when and where the group will meet is an example oa procedural need in a small group.

The task needs oa small group include such matters as encouraging full participation in the group, settling interpersonal conflicts, and helping members feel good about their roles in the group.

Waylon could see Lina's frustration build as Adam continually cut her ofmidsentence in their problem-solving group meeting. At the next meeting, Waylon made an effort to seek out Lina's opinion and to return the discussion to her iAdam interrupted. According to your textbook, what kind oleadership need did Waylon's action fulfill?

The first step in the reflective-thinking method for discussion in problem-solving groups is to _______________ .

Deciding when and where the group will meet is an example oa task need in a small group.

The maintenance needs oa small group include such matters as whether members get along with each other and feel good about their roles in the group.

An) _______________ leader is someone who takes on a leadership role through her or his ability, force opersonality, or simply by talking the most during group meetings.

An) __________ is composed oparticipants who talk to each other loudly enough for the audience to hear.

According to your textbook, a small group that meets for only one session should almost always have an) __________ leader.