Question 1

What is a small group?

Accepted Answer

Three or more interdependent p

Question 2

Explain the difference between primary and secondary groups and provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Primary groups meet your basic life, psy

Question 3

Taking a stance on controversial issues and refuting those who disagree with you is called

Accepted Answer

A)  communication apprehension. 
B)  social loafing. 
C)  storming. 
D)  argumentativeness. 
A)  communication apprehension. 
B)  social loafing. 
C)  storming. 
D)  argumentativeness.

Question 4

What is an advantage of using virtual groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack nonverbal communication 
B)  Physical distance of group members 
C)  Often less expensive 
D)  Hard to build cohesion 
A)  Lack nonverbal communication 
B)  Physical distance of group members 
C)  Often less expensive 
D)  Hard to build cohesion

Question 5

According to your text, all of these are challenges posed by virtual groups EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  physical distance. 
B)  save money and time. 
C)  hard to build cohesion. 
D)  varied ability to use communication technology. 
A)  physical distance. 
B)  save money and time. 
C)  hard to build cohesion. 
D)  varied ability to use communication technology.

Question 6

In which phase of group development do members agree on how to achieve a goal and who will do what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Forming 
B)  Norming 
C)  Performing 
D)  Adjourning 
A)  Forming 
B)  Norming 
C)  Performing 
D)  Adjourning

Question 7

What are two advantages of an argumentative group member?

Accepted Answer

Being argumentative, but not verbally ag

Question 8

In which of Tuckman's group development stages might members compete for status and openly disagree?

Accepted Answer

A)  Performing 
B)  Storming 
C)  Norming 
D)  Forming 
A)  Performing 
B)  Storming 
C)  Norming 
D)  Forming

Question 9

A small group is two or more interdependent people who communicate to achieve a common goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

One effective strategy for minimizing the impact of egocentric roles is to enforce and abide by group norms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Being highly argumentative and being verbally aggressive are both considered to have a negative impact on groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When a group member exhibits unique behavioral patterns or communication that serves specific functions, that member has assumed a

Accepted Answer

A)  group role. 
B)  formal role. 
C)  task role. 
D)  maintenance role. 
A)  group role. 
B)  formal role. 
C)  task role. 
D)  maintenance role.

Question 13

The objective or purpose of a group is called (its)

Accepted Answer

A)  interaction. 
B)  goal. 
C)  common identity. 
D)  interdependence. 
A)  interaction. 
B)  goal. 
C)  common identity. 
D)  interdependence.

Question 14

A group is virtual if there is physical distance between its members and if they primarily rely on technology to communicate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A group member who says, "Why don't you just take care of this; I'm too busy and have better things to do than work on this group project" is demonstrating

Accepted Answer

A)  social loafing. 
B)  formal roles. 
C)  group roles. 
D)  task roles. 
A)  social loafing. 
B)  formal roles. 
C)  group roles. 
D)  task roles.

Question 16

In which phase of group development do members resolve conflicts and begin to work together as a cohesive team?

Accepted Answer

A)  Performing 
B)  Storming 
C)  normingNorming 
D)  formingForming 
A)  Performing 
B)  Storming 
C)  normingNorming 
D)  formingForming

Question 17

A team of individuals working together to achieve a common goal and who communicate primarily through technology is a

Accepted Answer

A)  virtual small group. 
B)  primary group. 
C)  secondary group. 
D)  mediated small group. 
A)  virtual small group. 
B)  primary group. 
C)  secondary group. 
D)  mediated small group.

Question 18

On the last day of class, Sara's chemistry study group meets at a coffeehouse to celebrate their final exam being over. They are all a little sad that they will no longer see one another in their study sessions every week because the study group has run its course. What stage of group development does this represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Performing 
B)  Storming 
C)  Adjourning 
D)  Norming 
A)  Performing 
B)  Storming 
C)  Adjourning 
D)  Norming

Question 19

When a team member's communication disrupts a group's efforts, that individual is fulfilling a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  egocentric role. 
B)  argumentative role. 
C)  communication apprehension 
D)  storming role. 
A)  egocentric role. 
B)  argumentative role. 
C)  communication apprehension 
D)  storming role.

What is a small group?

Explain the difference between primary and secondary groups and provide an example of each.

Taking a stance on controversial issues and refuting those who disagree with you is called

What is an advantage of using virtual groups?

According to your text, all of these are challenges posed by virtual groups EXCEPT

In which phase of group development do members agree on how to achieve a goal and who will do what?

What are two advantages of an argumentative group member?

In which of Tuckman's group development stages might members compete for status and openly disagree?

A small group is two or more interdependent people who communicate to achieve a common goal.

One effective strategy for minimizing the impact of egocentric roles is to enforce and abide by group norms.

Being highly argumentative and being verbally aggressive are both considered to have a negative impact on groups.

When a group member exhibits unique behavioral patterns or communication that serves specific functions, that member has assumed a

The objective or purpose of a group is called (its)

A group is virtual if there is physical distance between its members and if they primarily rely on technology to communicate.

A group member who says, "Why don't you just take care of this; I'm too busy and have better things to do than work on this group project" is demonstrating

In which phase of group development do members resolve conflicts and begin to work together as a cohesive team?

A team of individuals working together to achieve a common goal and who communicate primarily through technology is a

When a team member's communication disrupts a group's efforts, that individual is fulfilling a(n)

The Nature and Sources of Law

The Court System and Dispute Resolution

Business Ethics, Social Forces, and the Law

The Constitution As the Foundation of the Legal Environment

Government Regulation of Competition and Prices

Administrative Agencies

The Legal Environment of International Trade

Crimes

Torts

Intellectual Property Rights and the Internet

Nature and Classes of Contracts: Contracting on the Internet

Formation of Contracts: Offer and Acceptance

Capacity and Genuine Assent

Consideration

Legality and Public Policy

Writing, Electronic Forms, and Interpretation of Contracts

Interview Techniques and Strategies

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Exam 11: Cyberlaw

What is a small group?

Explain the difference between primary and secondary groups and provide an example of each.

Taking a stance on controversial issues and refuting those who disagree with you is called

What is an advantage of using virtual groups?

According to your text, all of these are challenges posed by virtual groups EXCEPT

In which phase of group development do members agree on how to achieve a goal and who will do what?

What are two advantages of an argumentative group member?

In which of Tuckman's group development stages might members compete for status and openly disagree?

A small group is two or more interdependent people who communicate to achieve a common goal.

One effective strategy for minimizing the impact of egocentric roles is to enforce and abide by group norms.

Being highly argumentative and being verbally aggressive are both considered to have a negative impact on groups.

When a group member exhibits unique behavioral patterns or communication that serves specific functions, that member has assumed a

The objective or purpose of a group is called (its)

A group is virtual if there is physical distance between its members and if they primarily rely on technology to communicate.

A group member who says, "Why don't you just take care of this; I'm too busy and have better things to do than work on this group project" is demonstrating

In which phase of group development do members resolve conflicts and begin to work together as a cohesive team?

A team of individuals working together to achieve a common goal and who communicate primarily through technology is a

When a team member's communication disrupts a group's efforts, that individual is fulfilling a(n)

The Nature and Sources of Law

The Court System and Dispute Resolution

Business Ethics, Social Forces, and the Law

The Constitution As the Foundation of the Legal Environment

Government Regulation of Competition and Prices

Administrative Agencies

The Legal Environment of International Trade

Crimes

Torts

Intellectual Property Rights and the Internet

Nature and Classes of Contracts: Contracting on the Internet

Formation of Contracts: Offer and Acceptance

Capacity and Genuine Assent

Consideration

Legality and Public Policy

Writing, Electronic Forms, and Interpretation of Contracts

Interview Techniques and Strategies

Filters