Question 1

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Personal growth groups

Accepted Answer

A)  The role we play when our concern lies with self rather than group welfare 
B)  Focus on the individual and his/her own well-being 
C)  Come together to learn or experience new things 
D)  Focus on the individual and his/her well-being 
E)  The motivation of members to meet their goals
F) Focus on the individual and his/her personal well-being
G) A demonstrated sense of purpose
H) Physical placement of individuals within the group
I) Interact with others on an informal basis and to maintain interpersonal relationships
J) The role we play when we deal with the relationships within the group
K) Rules that dictate behavior
L) The role we play when our concern focuses on meeting the group's goal or objective 
A)  The role we play when our concern lies with self rather than group welfare 
B)  Focus on the individual and his/her own well-being 
C)  Come together to learn or experience new things 
D)  Focus on the individual and his/her well-being 
E)  The motivation of members to meet their goals
F) Focus on the individual and his/her personal well-being
G) A demonstrated sense of purpose
H) Physical placement of individuals within the group
I) Interact with others on an informal basis and to maintain interpersonal relationships
J) The role we play when we deal with the relationships within the group
K) Rules that dictate behavior
L) The role we play when our concern focuses on meeting the group's goal or objective F

Question 2

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Knowledge-gaining groups

Accepted Answer

A)  The role we play when our concern lies with self rather than group welfare 
B)  Focus on the individual and his/her own well-being 
C)  Come together to learn or experience new things 
D)  Focus on the individual and his/her well-being 
E)  The motivation of members to meet their goals
F) Focus on the individual and his/her personal well-being
G) A demonstrated sense of purpose
H) Physical placement of individuals within the group
I) Interact with others on an informal basis and to maintain interpersonal relationships
J) The role we play when we deal with the relationships within the group
K) Rules that dictate behavior
L) The role we play when our concern focuses on meeting the group's goal or objective 
A)  The role we play when our concern lies with self rather than group welfare 
B)  Focus on the individual and his/her own well-being 
C)  Come together to learn or experience new things 
D)  Focus on the individual and his/her well-being 
E)  The motivation of members to meet their goals
F) Focus on the individual and his/her personal well-being
G) A demonstrated sense of purpose
H) Physical placement of individuals within the group
I) Interact with others on an informal basis and to maintain interpersonal relationships
J) The role we play when we deal with the relationships within the group
K) Rules that dictate behavior
L) The role we play when our concern focuses on meeting the group's goal or objective C

Question 3

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Social groups

Accepted Answer

A)  The role we play when our concern lies with self rather than group welfare 
B)  Focus on the individual and his/her own well-being 
C)  Come together to learn or experience new things 
D)  Focus on the individual and his/her well-being 
E)  The motivation of members to meet their goals
F) Focus on the individual and his/her personal well-being
G) A demonstrated sense of purpose
H) Physical placement of individuals within the group
I) Interact with others on an informal basis and to maintain interpersonal relationships
J) The role we play when we deal with the relationships within the group
K) Rules that dictate behavior
L) The role we play when our concern focuses on meeting the group's goal or objective 
A)  The role we play when our concern lies with self rather than group welfare 
B)  Focus on the individual and his/her own well-being 
C)  Come together to learn or experience new things 
D)  Focus on the individual and his/her well-being 
E)  The motivation of members to meet their goals
F) Focus on the individual and his/her personal well-being
G) A demonstrated sense of purpose
H) Physical placement of individuals within the group
I) Interact with others on an informal basis and to maintain interpersonal relationships
J) The role we play when we deal with the relationships within the group
K) Rules that dictate behavior
L) The role we play when our concern focuses on meeting the group's goal or objective I

Question 4

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Norms

Accepted Answer

A)  The role we play when our concern lies with self rather than group welfare 
B)  Focus on the individual and his/her own well-being 
C)  Come together to learn or experience new things 
D)  Focus on the individual and his/her well-being 
E)  The motivation of members to meet their goals
F) Focus on the individual and his/her personal well-being
G) A demonstrated sense of purpose
H) Physical placement of individuals within the group
I) Interact with others on an informal basis and to maintain interpersonal relationships
J) The role we play when we deal with the relationships within the group
K) Rules that dictate behavior
L) The role we play when our concern focuses on meeting the group's goal or objective 
A)  The role we play when our concern lies with self rather than group welfare 
B)  Focus on the individual and his/her own well-being 
C)  Come together to learn or experience new things 
D)  Focus on the individual and his/her well-being 
E)  The motivation of members to meet their goals
F) Focus on the individual and his/her personal well-being
G) A demonstrated sense of purpose
H) Physical placement of individuals within the group
I) Interact with others on an informal basis and to maintain interpersonal relationships
J) The role we play when we deal with the relationships within the group
K) Rules that dictate behavior
L) The role we play when our concern focuses on meeting the group's goal or objective

Question 5

What are roles? Name the three types of roles we play within the group dynamic, and describe when we play each role.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are roles? Name the three types...

Question 6

What verbal technique can be used to maintain involvement in the discussion, focus attention, draw quiet members into the discussion, and clarify whether members are in agreement or disagreement?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What verbal technique can be used to...

Question 7

Task roles are also called individual roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Although nothing was ever mentioned to her about proper attire, Marisa knows that it is inappropriate to wear jeans to her committee meetings. This rule about clothing is an example of

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although nothing was ever mentioned to her...

Question 9

Each member of a group has a set of expected behaviors they must follow whether they are a friend, a parent, a supervisor, or a student. This is the group member's

Accepted Answer

A)  task. 
B)  role. 
C)  norm. 
D)  place. 
A)  task. 
B)  role. 
C)  norm. 
D)  place.

Question 10

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Individual roles

Accepted Answer

A)  The role we play when our concern lies with self rather than group welfare 
B)  Focus on the individual and his/her own well-being 
C)  Come together to learn or experience new things 
D)  Focus on the individual and his/her well-being 
E)  The motivation of members to meet their goals
F) Focus on the individual and his/her personal well-being
G) A demonstrated sense of purpose
H) Physical placement of individuals within the group
I) Interact with others on an informal basis and to maintain interpersonal relationships
J) The role we play when we deal with the relationships within the group
K) Rules that dictate behavior
L) The role we play when our concern focuses on meeting the group's goal or objective 
A)  The role we play when our concern lies with self rather than group welfare 
B)  Focus on the individual and his/her own well-being 
C)  Come together to learn or experience new things 
D)  Focus on the individual and his/her well-being 
E)  The motivation of members to meet their goals
F) Focus on the individual and his/her personal well-being
G) A demonstrated sense of purpose
H) Physical placement of individuals within the group
I) Interact with others on an informal basis and to maintain interpersonal relationships
J) The role we play when we deal with the relationships within the group
K) Rules that dictate behavior
L) The role we play when our concern focuses on meeting the group's goal or objective

Question 11

A group member, troubled by dissent, can shift attitudes to resigned acceptance during the emergence phase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Cohesiveness

Accepted Answer

A)  The role we play when our concern lies with self rather than group welfare 
B)  Focus on the individual and his/her own well-being 
C)  Come together to learn or experience new things 
D)  Focus on the individual and his/her well-being 
E)  The motivation of members to meet their goals
F) Focus on the individual and his/her personal well-being
G) A demonstrated sense of purpose
H) Physical placement of individuals within the group
I) Interact with others on an informal basis and to maintain interpersonal relationships
J) The role we play when we deal with the relationships within the group
K) Rules that dictate behavior
L) The role we play when our concern focuses on meeting the group's goal or objective 
A)  The role we play when our concern lies with self rather than group welfare 
B)  Focus on the individual and his/her own well-being 
C)  Come together to learn or experience new things 
D)  Focus on the individual and his/her well-being 
E)  The motivation of members to meet their goals
F) Focus on the individual and his/her personal well-being
G) A demonstrated sense of purpose
H) Physical placement of individuals within the group
I) Interact with others on an informal basis and to maintain interpersonal relationships
J) The role we play when we deal with the relationships within the group
K) Rules that dictate behavior
L) The role we play when our concern focuses on meeting the group's goal or objective

Question 13

Amber was so upset that her group rejected her idea that she decided not to say another word. She crossed her arms, put her head down, and did not look at anybody. Amber stopped communicating during the meeting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Maintenance roles

Accepted Answer

A)  The role we play when our concern lies with self rather than group welfare 
B)  Focus on the individual and his/her own well-being 
C)  Come together to learn or experience new things 
D)  Focus on the individual and his/her well-being 
E)  The motivation of members to meet their goals
F) Focus on the individual and his/her personal well-being
G) A demonstrated sense of purpose
H) Physical placement of individuals within the group
I) Interact with others on an informal basis and to maintain interpersonal relationships
J) The role we play when we deal with the relationships within the group
K) Rules that dictate behavior
L) The role we play when our concern focuses on meeting the group's goal or objective 
A)  The role we play when our concern lies with self rather than group welfare 
B)  Focus on the individual and his/her own well-being 
C)  Come together to learn or experience new things 
D)  Focus on the individual and his/her well-being 
E)  The motivation of members to meet their goals
F) Focus on the individual and his/her personal well-being
G) A demonstrated sense of purpose
H) Physical placement of individuals within the group
I) Interact with others on an informal basis and to maintain interpersonal relationships
J) The role we play when we deal with the relationships within the group
K) Rules that dictate behavior
L) The role we play when our concern focuses on meeting the group's goal or objective

Question 15

Emmalee, Greg, April, and Jorge put in long hours on their small group project. Although disagreements occurred when they first started to meet, as the weeks went by, they began to work together with enthusiasm and a sense of purpose. The members of this group demonstrated

Accepted Answer

A)  consensus. 
B)  cohesiveness. 
C)  commitment. 
D)  closure. 
A)  consensus. 
B)  cohesiveness. 
C)  commitment. 
D)  closure.

Question 16

Becky is content to go along with the suggestions that other group members make. What maintenance role is Becky fulfilling?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Becky is content to go along with...

Question 17

List the four phases of the decision-making process of a small group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List the four phases of the decision-making...

Question 18

What purpose do questions serve in a small-group discussion?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What purpose do questions serve in a...

Question 19

Personal growth groups come together specifically to learn or gain knowledge about new things.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Pat, Heather, Siobhan, and Anne meet once a week for a step aerobics class after work and, then, they go out afterward for a drink. This is an example of a social group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Personal growth groups

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Knowledge-gaining groups

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Social groups

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Norms

What are roles? Name the three types of roles we play within the group dynamic, and describe when we play each role.

What verbal technique can be used to maintain involvement in the discussion, focus attention, draw quiet members into the discussion, and clarify whether members are in agreement or disagreement?

Task roles are also called individual roles.

Although nothing was ever mentioned to her about proper attire, Marisa knows that it is inappropriate to wear jeans to her committee meetings. This rule about clothing is an example of

Each member of a group has a set of expected behaviors they must follow whether they are a friend, a parent, a supervisor, or a student. This is the group member's

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Individual roles

A group member, troubled by dissent, can shift attitudes to resigned acceptance during the emergence phase.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Cohesiveness

Amber was so upset that her group rejected her idea that she decided not to say another word. She crossed her arms, put her head down, and did not look at anybody. Amber stopped communicating during the meeting.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Maintenance roles

Emmalee, Greg, April, and Jorge put in long hours on their small group project. Although disagreements occurred when they first started to meet, as the weeks went by, they began to work together with enthusiasm and a sense of purpose. The members of this group demonstrated

Becky is content to go along with the suggestions that other group members make. What maintenance role is Becky fulfilling?

List the four phases of the decision-making process of a small group.

What purpose do questions serve in a small-group discussion?

Personal growth groups come together specifically to learn or gain knowledge about new things.

Pat, Heather, Siobhan, and Anne meet once a week for a step aerobics class after work and, then, they go out afterward for a drink. This is an example of a social group.

An Overview of Communication

Perception

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Ourselves and Others

Creating a Positive Communication Climate

Interviewing

Solving Problems Using Small Groups

Selecting a Speech Topic and Adapting to the Audience

Researching and Using Supportive Material for Your Speech

Organizing Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

The Informative Speech

The Persuasive Speech

Filters

Exam 9: Communicating in Small Groups

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Personal growth groups

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Knowledge-gaining groups

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Social groups

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Norms

What are roles? Name the three types of roles we play within the group dynamic, and describe when we play each role.

What verbal technique can be used to maintain involvement in the discussion, focus attention, draw quiet members into the discussion, and clarify whether members are in agreement or disagreement?

Task roles are also called individual roles.

Although nothing was ever mentioned to her about proper attire, Marisa knows that it is inappropriate to wear jeans to her committee meetings. This rule about clothing is an example of

Each member of a group has a set of expected behaviors they must follow whether they are a friend, a parent, a supervisor, or a student. This is the group member's

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Individual roles

A group member, troubled by dissent, can shift attitudes to resigned acceptance during the emergence phase.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Cohesiveness

Amber was so upset that her group rejected her idea that she decided not to say another word. She crossed her arms, put her head down, and did not look at anybody. Amber stopped communicating during the meeting.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Maintenance roles

Emmalee, Greg, April, and Jorge put in long hours on their small group project. Although disagreements occurred when they first started to meet, as the weeks went by, they began to work together with enthusiasm and a sense of purpose. The members of this group demonstrated

Becky is content to go along with the suggestions that other group members make. What maintenance role is Becky fulfilling?

List the four phases of the decision-making process of a small group.

What purpose do questions serve in a small-group discussion?

Personal growth groups come together specifically to learn or gain knowledge about new things.

Pat, Heather, Siobhan, and Anne meet once a week for a step aerobics class after work and, then, they go out afterward for a drink. This is an example of a social group.

An Overview of Communication

Perception

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Ourselves and Others

Creating a Positive Communication Climate

Interviewing

Solving Problems Using Small Groups

Selecting a Speech Topic and Adapting to the Audience

Researching and Using Supportive Material for Your Speech

Organizing Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

The Informative Speech

The Persuasive Speech

Filters