Question 1

Which of the following strategies can help you develop a strong,collaborative group that uses team talk effectively?

Accepted Answer

A) Use the singular pronouns I,me,and mine to demonstrate your contributions and value to the group. 
B) When describing a need or making a request to a group,you should say "I want ...." rather than "we need to ..." 
C) Use a passive voice as a means to avoid being blamed or criticized,as in "The report hasn't been written yet" rather than "I have written the report." 
D) Avoid expressing disagreement with members as a means of reducing conflict. 
E) As more "What if? Questions and fewer "We can't do it" statements. 
A) Use the singular pronouns I,me,and mine to demonstrate your contributions and value to the group. 
B) When describing a need or making a request to a group,you should say "I want ...." rather than "we need to ..." 
C) Use a passive voice as a means to avoid being blamed or criticized,as in "The report hasn't been written yet" rather than "I have written the report." 
D) Avoid expressing disagreement with members as a means of reducing conflict. 
E) As more "What if? Questions and fewer "We can't do it" statements.

Question 2

Most task-oriented leaders are attracted to the head of a table,while more socially oriented leaders are likely to sit

Accepted Answer

A) in the middle position at the side of a table. 
B) at the corner of a table in order to avoid sitting at the head of the table. 
C) at various places around the table in order to sit side-by-side with every member. 
D) at the head of the table,just like task-oriented leaders. 
E) next to a task-oriented member who can keep the leader on track. 
A) in the middle position at the side of a table. 
B) at the corner of a table in order to avoid sitting at the head of the table. 
C) at various places around the table in order to sit side-by-side with every member. 
D) at the head of the table,just like task-oriented leaders. 
E) next to a task-oriented member who can keep the leader on track.

Question 3

Bypassing is the means we use to achieve group goals,the stimulus we use to build group relationships,and the evidence we use to assess group work...False.False.False.False

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Toby presents a proposed solution to a group problem and says,"If it's okay with everyone,I'd like to explain how this solution worked in a group I once belonged to and how we pulled together to make it work.The same kind of teamwork may help us solve this problem." Which supportive behavior is exemplified in Toby's statement?

Accepted Answer

A) Descriptive 
B) Empathic 
C) Equality 
D) Provisional 
E) Spontaneous 
A) Descriptive 
B) Empathic 
C) Equality 
D) Provisional 
E) Spontaneous

Question 5

Effective group members in positions of power engage in team talk by refraining from talking and interrupting members more than others do..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Group members' tone of voice,eye contact,and physical proximity can tell you as much or more about their thoughts and feelings than the words they speak..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Concrete words refer to specific things you perceive with your senses-things you can see,hear,touch,smell,or taste..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A group member engaging in Gibb's supportive behavior labeled empathetic might say,"I can't believe he said that to you.No wonder you're upset.".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Research continues to confirm that women are more sensitive to nonverbal communication and more accurately interpret the meaning of nonverbal behaviors across various contexts..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Posture,touch,gestures,and movement are examples of

Accepted Answer

A) territoriality. 
B) intimate distance. 
C) denotation. 
D) polychronics. 
E) kinesics. 
A) territoriality. 
B) intimate distance. 
C) denotation. 
D) polychronics. 
E) kinesics.

Question 11

A group member showing nonverbal immediacy would be more likely to touch other members on their shoulder or arm when talking to them..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which dimension of team talk is expressed in the following statement: "If we can develop a clear and agreed-upon group plan,our work will be much easier." What do the rest of you think?"

Accepted Answer

A) Identification Talk 
B) Social Equality Talk 
C) Balanced Power Differentiation Talk 
D) Interdependence Talk 
E) Conflict Management Talk 
A) Identification Talk 
B) Social Equality Talk 
C) Balanced Power Differentiation Talk 
D) Interdependence Talk 
E) Conflict Management Talk

Question 13

Appropriate member-to-member touch can result in greater teamwork,solidarity,and sharing among members..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

"Wouldn't we be in a better position if we wrote up a persuasive and detailed justification for the cost?" is an example of the minimal power differentiation dimensions of team talk..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements illustrates the Conflict Management Dimension of team talk?

Accepted Answer

A) "We've finished this in record time." 
B) "Hey,guys,let's find out where Lee stands on this before we do anything this far out." 
C) "Could we back up and look at this issue from a different angle?" 
D) "How many of you think Lee is right?" 
E) "Does this meet our standard for good work?" 
A) "We've finished this in record time." 
B) "Hey,guys,let's find out where Lee stands on this before we do anything this far out." 
C) "Could we back up and look at this issue from a different angle?" 
D) "How many of you think Lee is right?" 
E) "Does this meet our standard for good work?"

Question 16

In dialectic terms,effective group members rely on both verbal and nonverbal communication to generate meaning..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to Jack Gibb and his concept of defensive/supportive communication,what type of response is the statement "That's a stupid way to approach the problem."?

Accepted Answer

A) Descriptive 
B) Evaluative 
C) Problem Oriented 
D) Strategic 
E) Empathetic 
A) Descriptive 
B) Evaluative 
C) Problem Oriented 
D) Strategic 
E) Empathetic

Question 18

A number of studies conclude that group members prefer face-to-face seating for cooperative activities..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When you use the word "you," you are taking responsibility for your own feeling and actions..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The specialized or technical language of a profession is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) denotative. 
B) dialects. 
C) concrete. 
D) abstract. 
E) jargon. 
A) denotative. 
B) dialects. 
C) concrete. 
D) abstract. 
E) jargon.

Which of the following strategies can help you develop a strong,collaborative group that uses team talk effectively?

Most task-oriented leaders are attracted to the head of a table,while more socially oriented leaders are likely to sit

Bypassing is the means we use to achieve group goals,the stimulus we use to build group relationships,and the evidence we use to assess group work...False.False.False.False

Effective group members in positions of power engage in team talk by refraining from talking and interrupting members more than others do..

Group members' tone of voice,eye contact,and physical proximity can tell you as much or more about their thoughts and feelings than the words they speak..

Concrete words refer to specific things you perceive with your senses-things you can see,hear,touch,smell,or taste..

A group member engaging in Gibb's supportive behavior labeled empathetic might say,"I can't believe he said that to you.No wonder you're upset.".

Research continues to confirm that women are more sensitive to nonverbal communication and more accurately interpret the meaning of nonverbal behaviors across various contexts..

Posture,touch,gestures,and movement are examples of

A group member showing nonverbal immediacy would be more likely to touch other members on their shoulder or arm when talking to them..

Which dimension of team talk is expressed in the following statement: "If we can develop a clear and agreed-upon group plan,our work will be much easier." What do the rest of you think?"

Appropriate member-to-member touch can result in greater teamwork,solidarity,and sharing among members..

"Wouldn't we be in a better position if we wrote up a persuasive and detailed justification for the cost?" is an example of the minimal power differentiation dimensions of team talk..

Which of the following statements illustrates the Conflict Management Dimension of team talk?

In dialectic terms,effective group members rely on both verbal and nonverbal communication to generate meaning..

According to Jack Gibb and his concept of defensive/supportive communication,what type of response is the statement "That's a stupid way to approach the problem."?

A number of studies conclude that group members prefer face-to-face seating for cooperative activities..

When you use the word "you," you are taking responsibility for your own feeling and actions..

The specialized or technical language of a profession is referred to as

Introduction to Group Communication

Group Development

Group Member Participation

Diversity in Groups

Group Leadership

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Groups

Listening and Responding in Groups

Conflict and Cohesion in Groups

Critical Thinking and Argumentation in Groups

Planning and Conducting Meetings

Group Presentations

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Exam 9: Problem Solving in Groups

Which of the following strategies can help you develop a strong,collaborative group that uses team talk effectively?

Most task-oriented leaders are attracted to the head of a table,while more socially oriented leaders are likely to sit

Bypassing is the means we use to achieve group goals,the stimulus we use to build group relationships,and the evidence we use to assess group work...False.False.False.False

Effective group members in positions of power engage in team talk by refraining from talking and interrupting members more than others do..

Group members' tone of voice,eye contact,and physical proximity can tell you as much or more about their thoughts and feelings than the words they speak..

Concrete words refer to specific things you perceive with your senses-things you can see,hear,touch,smell,or taste..

A group member engaging in Gibb's supportive behavior labeled empathetic might say,"I can't believe he said that to you.No wonder you're upset.".

Research continues to confirm that women are more sensitive to nonverbal communication and more accurately interpret the meaning of nonverbal behaviors across various contexts..

Posture,touch,gestures,and movement are examples of

A group member showing nonverbal immediacy would be more likely to touch other members on their shoulder or arm when talking to them..

Which dimension of team talk is expressed in the following statement: "If we can develop a clear and agreed-upon group plan,our work will be much easier." What do the rest of you think?"

Appropriate member-to-member touch can result in greater teamwork,solidarity,and sharing among members..

"Wouldn't we be in a better position if we wrote up a persuasive and detailed justification for the cost?" is an example of the minimal power differentiation dimensions of team talk..

Which of the following statements illustrates the Conflict Management Dimension of team talk?

In dialectic terms,effective group members rely on both verbal and nonverbal communication to generate meaning..

According to Jack Gibb and his concept of defensive/supportive communication,what type of response is the statement "That's a stupid way to approach the problem."?

A number of studies conclude that group members prefer face-to-face seating for cooperative activities..

When you use the word "you," you are taking responsibility for your own feeling and actions..

The specialized or technical language of a profession is referred to as

Introduction to Group Communication

Group Development

Group Member Participation

Diversity in Groups

Group Leadership

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Groups

Listening and Responding in Groups

Conflict and Cohesion in Groups

Critical Thinking and Argumentation in Groups

Planning and Conducting Meetings

Group Presentations

Filters