Question 1

A ______ discussion requires group members to talk through an issue in front of an audience.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ______ discussion requires group members to...

Question 2

Early concurrence is the tendency to let the desire for consensus override careful analysis and reasoned decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What characteristics do healthy groups exhibit?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include:

Question 4

What are the advantages of solving a problem as part of a group?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: Group wor

Question 5

Compromising is a maintenance-oriented role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What are task-oriented roles in groups?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include:

Question 7

A ______ refers to a group making a decision that is riskier than an individual working alone would have been comfortable making.

Accepted Answer

A)  dangerous shift 
B)  risky shift 
C)  risky move 
D)  dangerous move 
A)  dangerous shift 
B)  risky shift 
C)  risky move 
D)  dangerous move

Question 8

______ occurs when group members conduct a discussion in front of an audience.

Accepted Answer

A)  Brainstorming 
B)  A meeting 
C)  A panel discussion 
D)  A symposium 
A)  Brainstorming 
B)  A meeting 
C)  A panel discussion 
D)  A symposium

Question 9

Which of the following is a way in which small group communication differs from giving a speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  Your attention needs to focus on the interaction among multiple speakers and listeners. 
B)  In a speech, you will always know if your audience disagrees, but in a small group, you may not. 
C)  When interacting in a group you and other group members will reach individual decisions. 
D)  Group members only speak one at a time. 
A)  Your attention needs to focus on the interaction among multiple speakers and listeners. 
B)  In a speech, you will always know if your audience disagrees, but in a small group, you may not. 
C)  When interacting in a group you and other group members will reach individual decisions. 
D)  Group members only speak one at a time.

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of a healthy group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Members work independently. 
B)  Decisions are made by a group leader. 
C)  Members form cliques. 
D)  The group aims to excel. 
A)  Members work independently. 
B)  Decisions are made by a group leader. 
C)  Members form cliques. 
D)  The group aims to excel.

Question 11

In the ______ stage of a group, our primary objective is to fit in and be perceived as likeable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the ______ stage of a group,...

Question 12

______ is the tendency to let the desire for consensus override careful analysis and reasoned decision-making.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ is the tendency to let the...

Question 13

During a ______ session, all members of a group spontaneously contribute ideas and try to collect as many ideas as possible in a short time without interrupting the thought process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During a ______ session, all members of...

Question 14

A small group is composed of exactly 12-14 members who communicate over a period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Discuss and exemplify the requirements that apply to both giving a speech and communicating in a small group.

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: You need

Question 16

To work ______ together, the first thing group members should do is spend time getting to know one another.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To work ______ together, the first thing...

Question 17

In the storming stage of a group, our primary objective is to fit in and be perceived as likeable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

______ leadership behaviors include establishing an agenda, giving and soliciting information and opinions, offering internal summaries that describe the group's progress, helping to keep the group on track, and helping the group to analyze and evaluate issues and reach a consensus.

Accepted Answer

A)  Task 
B)  Maintenance 
C)  Communication 
D)  Designated 
A)  Task 
B)  Maintenance 
C)  Communication 
D)  Designated

Question 19

During the performing phase, the emphasis of the group switches to task ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the performing phase, the emphasis of...

Question 20

Every member of a group must pursue which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  fulfilling all roles and responsibilities 
B)  taking responsibilities from other group members 
C)  recognizing how his or her performance detracts from the group's attainment of its goal 
D)  attempting to take leadership position within the group 
A)  fulfilling all roles and responsibilities 
B)  taking responsibilities from other group members 
C)  recognizing how his or her performance detracts from the group's attainment of its goal 
D)  attempting to take leadership position within the group

Exam 18: Planning and Presenting in Small Groups

A ______ discussion requires group members to talk through an issue in front of an audience.

Early concurrence is the tendency to let the desire for consensus override careful analysis and reasoned decision making.

What characteristics do healthy groups exhibit?

What are the advantages of solving a problem as part of a group?

Compromising is a maintenance-oriented role.

What are task-oriented roles in groups?

A ______ refers to a group making a decision that is riskier than an individual working alone would have been comfortable making.

______ occurs when group members conduct a discussion in front of an audience.

Which of the following is a way in which small group communication differs from giving a speech?

Which of the following is a characteristic of a healthy group?

In the ______ stage of a group, our primary objective is to fit in and be perceived as likeable.

______ is the tendency to let the desire for consensus override careful analysis and reasoned decision-making.

During a ______ session, all members of a group spontaneously contribute ideas and try to collect as many ideas as possible in a short time without interrupting the thought process.

A small group is composed of exactly 12-14 members who communicate over a period of time.

Discuss and exemplify the requirements that apply to both giving a speech and communicating in a small group.

To work ______ together, the first thing group members should do is spend time getting to know one another.

In the storming stage of a group, our primary objective is to fit in and be perceived as likeable.

______ leadership behaviors include establishing an agenda, giving and soliciting information and opinions, offering internal summaries that describe the group's progress, helping to keep the group on track, and helping the group to analyze and evaluate issues and reach a consensus.

During the performing phase, the emphasis of the group switches to task ______.

Every member of a group must pursue which of the following?

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