Question 1

John consistently expands on the ideas of other members of the group, but he rarely offers ideas of his own. He is most likely the

Accepted Answer

A)  information seeker 
B)  elaborator 
C)  energizer 
D)  information giver 
A)  information seeker 
B)  elaborator 
C)  energizer 
D)  information giver B

Question 2

The group process results in positive synergy, which leads to the group's producing greater results than the separate individuals could.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

People standing in a checkout line at the supermarket meet the definition of a group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Social loafing

Accepted Answer

A)  increases as the size of a group becomes smaller 
B)  increases as the size of a group becomes larger 
C)  is more common in high-power-distance cultures 
D)  all of the above 
A)  increases as the size of a group becomes smaller 
B)  increases as the size of a group becomes larger 
C)  is more common in high-power-distance cultures 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

The class clown is unable to be serious even when it is necessary for the class to function. This behavior can best be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  an informal role 
B)  role fixation 
C)  a task role 
D)  a maintenance role 
A)  an informal role 
B)  role fixation 
C)  a task role 
D)  a maintenance role

Question 6

Groups improve decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Groups of six or more tend to have less success than smaller groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Paul is always the first one to object to any group proposal. Paul is most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  an information seeker 
B)  a clarifier 
C)  a devil's advocate 
D)  an energizer 
A)  an information seeker 
B)  a clarifier 
C)  a devil's advocate 
D)  an energizer

Question 9

You have just joined the "Parents Without Partners" support group. Because it is a typical support group, you can expect to experience

Accepted Answer

A)  the prevention form of power 
B)  the dominance form of power 
C)  empowerment 
D)  negative synergy 
A)  the prevention form of power 
B)  the dominance form of power 
C)  empowerment 
D)  negative synergy

Question 10

Which of the following are unlikely to emerge as leaders of a small group?

Accepted Answer

A)  quiet members 
B)  vocal members 
C)  bossy members 
D)  all of the above 
A)  quiet members 
B)  vocal members 
C)  bossy members 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

Pete plays the harmonizer-tension reliever role during group discussion on an issue that provokes strong disagreement among members. As a harmonizer-tension reliever, Pete

Accepted Answer

A)  engages in horseplay and diverts attention from the group task 
B)  clarifies ideas for the group 
C)  maintains the peace; uses gentle humor 
D)  gently challenges prevailing points of view in the group 
A)  engages in horseplay and diverts attention from the group task 
B)  clarifies ideas for the group 
C)  maintains the peace; uses gentle humor 
D)  gently challenges prevailing points of view in the group

Question 12

Certain people make great leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All groups have norms, especially if they are longstanding groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Most small groups can identify what they want/need in a leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Groups expect more from leaders who are assigned than from those that emerge naturally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Communication competence and leadership effectiveness interrelate in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  The We-Not Me orientation of the communication competence model is crucial for leadership effectiveness. 
B)  The most effective leaders are those who put aside their ego needs in favor of the group's goal. 
C)  Effective leaders try to empower group members and try not to stand out as dominant and deserving of adoration. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  The We-Not Me orientation of the communication competence model is crucial for leadership effectiveness. 
B)  The most effective leaders are those who put aside their ego needs in favor of the group's goal. 
C)  Effective leaders try to empower group members and try not to stand out as dominant and deserving of adoration. 
D)  all of the above

Question 17

"Group Genius" can help to overcome a lack of knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is considered a maintenance role in a group?

Accepted Answer

A)  gatekeeper 
B)  clown 
C)  energizer 
D)  devil's advocate 
A)  gatekeeper 
B)  clown 
C)  energizer 
D)  devil's advocate

Question 19

Joshua, a member of your dorm council, has been a very disruptive group member- speaking out of turn, dominating discussions, making inappropriate remarks, and quarreling with other council members. What steps should be taken to deal effectively with Joshua?

Accepted Answer

A)  Confront Joshua about his disruptive behavior after the council meeting. 
B)  Expel Joshua from the council. 
C)  Continue to allow Joshua to dominate conversation so that he will run out of steam. 
D)  Challenge Joshua on every point he makes so that he will realize that he can't bully the council. 
A)  Confront Joshua about his disruptive behavior after the council meeting. 
B)  Expel Joshua from the council. 
C)  Continue to allow Joshua to dominate conversation so that he will run out of steam. 
D)  Challenge Joshua on every point he makes so that he will realize that he can't bully the council.

Question 20

Women and minorities can improve their chances of emerging as leaders of groups in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emphasize task-relevant communication. 
B)  Be the first to speak on discussion issues. 
C)  Become a skillful communicator. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Emphasize task-relevant communication. 
B)  Be the first to speak on discussion issues. 
C)  Become a skillful communicator. 
D)  all of the above

John consistently expands on the ideas of other members of the group, but he rarely offers ideas of his own. He is most likely the

The group process results in positive synergy, which leads to the group's producing greater results than the separate individuals could.

People standing in a checkout line at the supermarket meet the definition of a group.

Social loafing

The class clown is unable to be serious even when it is necessary for the class to function. This behavior can best be described as

Groups improve decision making.

Groups of six or more tend to have less success than smaller groups.

Paul is always the first one to object to any group proposal. Paul is most likely

You have just joined the "Parents Without Partners" support group. Because it is a typical support group, you can expect to experience

Which of the following are unlikely to emerge as leaders of a small group?

Pete plays the harmonizer-tension reliever role during group discussion on an issue that provokes strong disagreement among members. As a harmonizer-tension reliever, Pete

Certain people make great leaders.

All groups have norms, especially if they are longstanding groups.

Most small groups can identify what they want/need in a leader.

Groups expect more from leaders who are assigned than from those that emerge naturally.

Communication competence and leadership effectiveness interrelate in which of the following ways?

"Group Genius" can help to overcome a lack of knowledge.

Which of the following is considered a maintenance role in a group?

Joshua, a member of your dorm council, has been a very disruptive group member- speaking out of turn, dominating discussions, making inappropriate remarks, and quarreling with other council members. What steps should be taken to deal effectively with Joshua?

Women and minorities can improve their chances of emerging as leaders of groups in which of the following ways?

Competent Communication: Effective and Appropriate

Perceptions of Self and Others: Who Am I Who Are They

Culture and Gender

Language: Sharing Meaning With Words

Nonverbal Communication: Sharing Meaning Without Words

Listening to Others

Power: The Inescapable Interpersonal Dynamic

Making Relationships Work

Interpersonal Conflict Management

Creating Effective Groups

Preparing Speeches

Presenting Speeches

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

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Exam 10: The Anatomy of Small Groups

John consistently expands on the ideas of other members of the group, but he rarely offers ideas of his own. He is most likely the

The group process results in positive synergy, which leads to the group's producing greater results than the separate individuals could.

People standing in a checkout line at the supermarket meet the definition of a group.

Social loafing

The class clown is unable to be serious even when it is necessary for the class to function. This behavior can best be described as

Groups improve decision making.

Groups of six or more tend to have less success than smaller groups.

Paul is always the first one to object to any group proposal. Paul is most likely

You have just joined the "Parents Without Partners" support group. Because it is a typical support group, you can expect to experience

Which of the following are unlikely to emerge as leaders of a small group?

Pete plays the harmonizer-tension reliever role during group discussion on an issue that provokes strong disagreement among members. As a harmonizer-tension reliever, Pete

Certain people make great leaders.

All groups have norms, especially if they are longstanding groups.

Most small groups can identify what they want/need in a leader.

Groups expect more from leaders who are assigned than from those that emerge naturally.

Communication competence and leadership effectiveness interrelate in which of the following ways?

"Group Genius" can help to overcome a lack of knowledge.

Which of the following is considered a maintenance role in a group?

Joshua, a member of your dorm council, has been a very disruptive group member- speaking out of turn, dominating discussions, making inappropriate remarks, and quarreling with other council members. What steps should be taken to deal effectively with Joshua?

Women and minorities can improve their chances of emerging as leaders of groups in which of the following ways?

Competent Communication: Effective and Appropriate

Perceptions of Self and Others: Who Am I Who Are They

Culture and Gender

Language: Sharing Meaning With Words

Nonverbal Communication: Sharing Meaning Without Words

Listening to Others

Power: The Inescapable Interpersonal Dynamic

Making Relationships Work

Interpersonal Conflict Management

Creating Effective Groups

Preparing Speeches

Presenting Speeches

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Filters