Exam 11: Interaction and Performance in Groups

Two managers at a company have been tasked with raising the most money from the sales of their company's shoes. The first manager is going to have the members of her sales team compete to see who can raise the most money. The second manager is going to create cohesion among her sales team and hopes that they will sell more shoes. Based on what you read in the text, which sales team should raise the most money and have the most dedicated members? Explain.

Lionel is working on a group project and none of the other group members are pulling their own weight. Because of this, Lionel is working extra hard to make up for the shortcomings of his fellow group members. Lionel is engaging in ________.

The presence of other people who cannot evaluate us still has the potential to create social facilitation effects.

Which of the following findings from research on stereotypes and leadership is TRUE?

Which of the following is the best example of social facilitation on the tennis court?

Research on evaluation apprehension in the workplace has shown that:

Half of the members of a high school glee club want to perform show tunes at regionals. The other half of the members are upset because they always perform show tunes so they are arguing to perform hits from the 80s instead. Given the disagreement among the glee club members, this groups is most likely at which stage of group development?

Satisfaction with the group and a shared understanding of the group's purpose are characteristics of which stage of group development?

Jamal is a computer programmer and he is working with a small group to design a new video game. In which of the following situations will Jamal be most likely to engage in social loafing?

Patrick is part of a debate team. When he showed up for the latest team meeting, the other group members ignored him. Patrick also realized that he would not be a part of the next debate. It would appear that Patrick's debate team members are ________ him.

In ________ tasks the group's performance is only as good as the performance of its worst member. In contrast, in ________ tasks the group's performance is only as good as the performance of its best member.

Being ostracized can cause the same areas of the brain to activate as when we experience physical pain.

Which of the following statements about the second stage of group development is true?

Computer technicians at a company are working together to install a new email server on all of the company's computers. Which of the following group members should be MOST likely to engage in social loafing?

Below are the descriptions of three companies. Which company should have the most motivated and coordinated employees?

Research on gains and losses in group performance has shown all but which of the following?

According to early research on technology and communication, which of the following forms of communication would best allow the voices of ""lower-status"" individuals to be heard?

Saul is a charismatic leader who has inspired extreme devotion among his followers. It is likely that Saul is a _______ leader.

Task dependence involves reliance on group members for _________, whereas social interdependence involves reliance on group members for _________.

Coaches that offer a lot of criticisms for poor performance tend to have players who enjoy the game more than more supportive coaches.