Question 1

Research has found groups have a better chance to be effective when

Accepted Answer

A) the goals are viewed as out of reach and have a high risk of failure. 
B) there is high competition among group members. 
C) both personal and group goals can be attained by the same activities and tasks. 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) the goals are viewed as out of reach and have a high risk of failure. 
B) there is high competition among group members. 
C) both personal and group goals can be attained by the same activities and tasks. 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of group norms?

Accepted Answer

A) They are rules that are accepted by a majority of the members of the group. 
B) They do not exist in all groups. 
C) They are always set formally by the group. 
D) They are always written down in a formal document establishing the group/organization. 
A) They are rules that are accepted by a majority of the members of the group. 
B) They do not exist in all groups. 
C) They are always set formally by the group. 
D) They are always written down in a formal document establishing the group/organization.

Question 3

A group leader should always confront a member in private about his or her disruptive behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A competitive group atmosphere is usually productive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

S. E. Asch's studies on conformity found that approximately ____ of the subjects conformed to the group judgment.

Accepted Answer

A) one-seventh 
B) one fifth 
C) one-third 
D) one-half 
A) one-seventh 
B) one fifth 
C) one-third 
D) one-half

Question 6

If the personal goals of the group are homogeneous, members are more apt to agree on group goals, to work together toward achieving those goals, and to be happier with the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A nominal group is a group in which individuals work in the presence of others but do not verbally interact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A hidden agenda is when a group member tells other group members about an important topic he/she wants to bring up in group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When confronting a disruptive group member, the leader should

Accepted Answer

A) always address the behavior with other group members present. 
B) seek to fully and assertively express concerns in a nonblaming way. 
C) dismiss the disruptive member from the group after one warning. 
D) remember that confrontation always stops the behavior. 
A) always address the behavior with other group members present. 
B) seek to fully and assertively express concerns in a nonblaming way. 
C) dismiss the disruptive member from the group after one warning. 
D) remember that confrontation always stops the behavior.

Question 10

Unwilling group members can display counterproductive behavior. Discuss three ways a leader can handle disruptive behavior, and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each approach.

Accepted Answer

1. Address the issue privately: One appr

Question 11

Akio conducted a classic study of conforming behavior. In his experiment, subjects in a darkened room were asked to judge how far a dot of light moved, even though the light did not actually move at all. This is called the _______ of conformity.

Accepted Answer

A) light experiment 
B) autokinetic effect 
C) consistent example 
D) group pressure hypothesis 
A) light experiment 
B) autokinetic effect 
C) consistent example 
D) group pressure hypothesis

Question 12

When establishing group goals, it is generally most effective if the _______ are set first, and efforts are made to state them in operational and measurable terms.

Accepted Answer

A) short-term objectives 
B) instrumental goals 
C) personal goals 
D) long-range goals 
A) short-term objectives 
B) instrumental goals 
C) personal goals 
D) long-range goals

Question 13

A member's commitment to a group goal depends on many factors, one of which is

Accepted Answer

A) the cost of the group. 
B) how likely it appears the group can accomplish the goal. 
C) the age of the group leader. 
D) the length of the group. 
A) the cost of the group. 
B) how likely it appears the group can accomplish the goal. 
C) the age of the group leader. 
D) the length of the group.

Research has found groups have a better chance to be effective when

Which of the following statements is true of group norms?

A group leader should always confront a member in private about his or her disruptive behavior.

A competitive group atmosphere is usually productive.

S. E. Asch's studies on conformity found that approximately ____ of the subjects conformed to the group judgment.

If the personal goals of the group are homogeneous, members are more apt to agree on group goals, to work together toward achieving those goals, and to be happier with the group.

A nominal group is a group in which individuals work in the presence of others but do not verbally interact.

A hidden agenda is when a group member tells other group members about an important topic he/she wants to bring up in group.

When confronting a disruptive group member, the leader should

Unwilling group members can display counterproductive behavior. Discuss three ways a leader can handle disruptive behavior, and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each approach.

Akio conducted a classic study of conforming behavior. In his experiment, subjects in a darkened room were asked to judge how far a dot of light moved, even though the light did not actually move at all. This is called the _______ of conformity.

When establishing group goals, it is generally most effective if the _______ are set first, and efforts are made to state them in operational and measurable terms.

A member's commitment to a group goal depends on many factors, one of which is

Groups: Types and Stages of Development

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Group Dynamics: Leadership

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

Task Groups

Working With Diverse Groups

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Social Work With Families

Organizations, Communities, and Groups

Educational Groups: With a Focus on Self-Care

Treatment Groups

Treatment Groups With Diverse and Vulnerable Populations

Termination and Evaluation of a Group

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Exam 4: Group Dynamics: Goals and Norms

Research has found groups have a better chance to be effective when

Which of the following statements is true of group norms?

A group leader should always confront a member in private about his or her disruptive behavior.

A competitive group atmosphere is usually productive.

S. E. Asch's studies on conformity found that approximately ____ of the subjects conformed to the group judgment.

If the personal goals of the group are homogeneous, members are more apt to agree on group goals, to work together toward achieving those goals, and to be happier with the group.

A nominal group is a group in which individuals work in the presence of others but do not verbally interact.

A hidden agenda is when a group member tells other group members about an important topic he/she wants to bring up in group.

When confronting a disruptive group member, the leader should

Unwilling group members can display counterproductive behavior. Discuss three ways a leader can handle disruptive behavior, and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each approach.

Akio conducted a classic study of conforming behavior. In his experiment, subjects in a darkened room were asked to judge how far a dot of light moved, even though the light did not actually move at all. This is called the _______ of conformity.

When establishing group goals, it is generally most effective if the _______ are set first, and efforts are made to state them in operational and measurable terms.

A member's commitment to a group goal depends on many factors, one of which is

Groups: Types and Stages of Development

Social Group Work and Social Work Practice

Group Dynamics: Leadership

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

Task Groups

Working With Diverse Groups

Self-Help Groups

Social Work With Families

Organizations, Communities, and Groups

Educational Groups: With a Focus on Self-Care

Treatment Groups

Treatment Groups With Diverse and Vulnerable Populations

Termination and Evaluation of a Group

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