Question 1

The devil's advocate group role is

Accepted Answer

A)  a disruptive and informal role. 
B)  a maintenance and informal role. 
C)  a task and informal role. 
D)  defined as one group member arguing their strong viewpoint to convince the group of the wisdom of that viewpoint. 
A)  a disruptive and informal role. 
B)  a maintenance and informal role. 
C)  a task and informal role. 
D)  defined as one group member arguing their strong viewpoint to convince the group of the wisdom of that viewpoint.

Question 2

"The capacity to recognize the current requirements of the group and then enact the role-specific behaviors most appropriate in the given context" is the definition for role

Accepted Answer

A)  fixation. 
B)  flexibility. 
C)  status. 
D)  reversal. 
A)  fixation. 
B)  flexibility. 
C)  status. 
D)  reversal.

Question 3

The role that has the greatest importance and most potent effect on us is usually the one we choose when we have to decide between conflicting roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Hazing is

Accepted Answer

A)  an initiating rite for newcomers to a group. 
B)  often dangerous and ill-advised. 
C)  outlawed in most states. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  an initiating rite for newcomers to a group. 
B)  often dangerous and ill-advised. 
C)  outlawed in most states. 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is a strategy that established members of a group can employ to make the role of newcomer less challenging and intimidating?

Accepted Answer

A)  Welcome new members into the group 
B)  Orient new members 
C)  Mentor newcomers 
D)  Conduct a thorough reconnaissance of the group 
A)  Welcome new members into the group 
B)  Orient new members 
C)  Mentor newcomers 
D)  Conduct a thorough reconnaissance of the group

Question 6

You have just joined a group. As a newcomer, you can enhance your chances of gaining acceptance from your new group members by

Accepted Answer

A)  playing the role of newcomer. 
B)  conducting a thorough reconnaissance of the group. 
C)  encouraging compatible group membership. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  playing the role of newcomer. 
B)  conducting a thorough reconnaissance of the group. 
C)  encouraging compatible group membership. 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

Newcomers to groups are more likely to be readily accepted by other group members if the group has been in existence for only a short time than if it is a longstanding group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Role fixation is a critical ability for any competent group member.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Playing the role of newcomer to a group means trying to make a splash, to impress members of the group you have just joined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Devil's advocate is a self-centered/disruptive group role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Role emergence involves

Accepted Answer

A)  role fixation. 
B)  group endorsement of a member's bid to play a specific role. 
C)  role specialization. 
D)  Both b and c 
A)  role fixation. 
B)  group endorsement of a member's bid to play a specific role. 
C)  role specialization. 
D)  Both b and c

Question 12

The central communicative function of task roles is to

Accepted Answer

A)  extract the maximum productivity from the group. 
B)  gain and maintain the cohesiveness of the group. 
C)  maintain the peace and reduce secondary tension. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  extract the maximum productivity from the group. 
B)  gain and maintain the cohesiveness of the group. 
C)  maintain the peace and reduce secondary tension. 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

Accepting a newcomer into an established, successful group often poses a risk of disrupting a smooth-functioning system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The communication process in which new and established group members adjust to one another is

Accepted Answer

A)  a hazing ritual. 
B)  group socialization. 
C)  group endorsement. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  a hazing ritual. 
B)  group socialization. 
C)  group endorsement. 
D)  None of the above

Question 15

A devil's advocate is just another name for a difficult group member.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The central communicative function of maintenance roles is to gain and maintain the cohesiveness of the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A member of your group constantly seeks recognition and attention by monopolizing discussion and preventing others from participating in the discussion. This member is playing which of the following roles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zealot 
B)  Stage hog 
C)  Information giver 
D)  Initiator-contributor 
A)  Zealot 
B)  Stage hog 
C)  Information giver 
D)  Initiator-contributor

Question 18

Maintenance roles in groups are often viewed as lower status in a competitive culture such as the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Maintenance roles are formal roles whose purpose is to gain and maintain the cohesiveness of the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

President/CEO of a college is an informal role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The devil's advocate group role is

"The capacity to recognize the current requirements of the group and then enact the role-specific behaviors most appropriate in the given context" is the definition for role

The role that has the greatest importance and most potent effect on us is usually the one we choose when we have to decide between conflicting roles.

Hazing is

Which of the following is a strategy that established members of a group can employ to make the role of newcomer less challenging and intimidating?

You have just joined a group. As a newcomer, you can enhance your chances of gaining acceptance from your new group members by

Newcomers to groups are more likely to be readily accepted by other group members if the group has been in existence for only a short time than if it is a longstanding group.

Role fixation is a critical ability for any competent group member.

Playing the role of newcomer to a group means trying to make a splash, to impress members of the group you have just joined.

Devil's advocate is a self-centered/disruptive group role.

Role emergence involves

The central communicative function of task roles is to

Accepting a newcomer into an established, successful group often poses a risk of disrupting a smooth-functioning system.

The communication process in which new and established group members adjust to one another is

A devil's advocate is just another name for a difficult group member.

The central communicative function of maintenance roles is to gain and maintain the cohesiveness of the group.

A member of your group constantly seeks recognition and attention by monopolizing discussion and preventing others from participating in the discussion. This member is playing which of the following roles?

Maintenance roles in groups are often viewed as lower status in a competitive culture such as the United States.

Maintenance roles are formal roles whose purpose is to gain and maintain the cohesiveness of the group.

President/CEO of a college is an informal role.

Communication Competence in Groups

Groups As Systems

Meetings: Standard and Virtual

Group Development

Developing the Group Climate

Group Leadership

Developing Effective Teams

Defective Group Decision Making and Problem Solving

Effective Decision Making and Problem Solving

Power in Groups: A Central Dynamic

Conflict Management and Negotiation

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Exam 6: Roles in Groups

The devil's advocate group role is

"The capacity to recognize the current requirements of the group and then enact the role-specific behaviors most appropriate in the given context" is the definition for role

The role that has the greatest importance and most potent effect on us is usually the one we choose when we have to decide between conflicting roles.

Hazing is

Which of the following is a strategy that established members of a group can employ to make the role of newcomer less challenging and intimidating?

You have just joined a group. As a newcomer, you can enhance your chances of gaining acceptance from your new group members by

Newcomers to groups are more likely to be readily accepted by other group members if the group has been in existence for only a short time than if it is a longstanding group.

Role fixation is a critical ability for any competent group member.

Playing the role of newcomer to a group means trying to make a splash, to impress members of the group you have just joined.

Devil's advocate is a self-centered/disruptive group role.

Role emergence involves

The central communicative function of task roles is to

Accepting a newcomer into an established, successful group often poses a risk of disrupting a smooth-functioning system.

The communication process in which new and established group members adjust to one another is

A devil's advocate is just another name for a difficult group member.

The central communicative function of maintenance roles is to gain and maintain the cohesiveness of the group.

A member of your group constantly seeks recognition and attention by monopolizing discussion and preventing others from participating in the discussion. This member is playing which of the following roles?

Maintenance roles in groups are often viewed as lower status in a competitive culture such as the United States.

Maintenance roles are formal roles whose purpose is to gain and maintain the cohesiveness of the group.

President/CEO of a college is an informal role.

Communication Competence in Groups

Groups As Systems

Meetings: Standard and Virtual

Group Development

Developing the Group Climate

Group Leadership

Developing Effective Teams

Defective Group Decision Making and Problem Solving

Effective Decision Making and Problem Solving

Power in Groups: A Central Dynamic

Conflict Management and Negotiation

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