Question 1

Which of the following statements illustrates the Social Equality Dimension of team talk?

Accepted Answer

A) "I don't think we should quit until we're finished." 
B) "Hey,guys,let's find out where Lee stands on this before we do anything this far out." 
C) "What do you need to know to do this?" 
D) "How many of you think Lee is right?" 
E) "We've always done it this way." 
A) "I don't think we should quit until we're finished." 
B) "Hey,guys,let's find out where Lee stands on this before we do anything this far out." 
C) "What do you need to know to do this?" 
D) "How many of you think Lee is right?" 
E) "We've always done it this way."

Question 2

While preparing for a corporate job interview,Richard pays careful attention to selecting appropriate clothing (including a long-sleeved shirt to hide his tattoo),reminding himself to smile and establish eye contact with the person who will be interviewing him,and answering questions in a strong,confident voice.What aspect of nonverbal communication has Richard failed to consider?

Accepted Answer

A) Appearance 
B) Vocal quality 
C) Facial expression 
D) Body movement 
E) Language choice 
A) Appearance 
B) Vocal quality 
C) Facial expression 
D) Body movement 
E) Language choice

Question 3

A dialect is the sound of one language imposed on another..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The variations in vocabulary,pronunciation,syntax,and style that distinguish speakers from different ethnic groups and geographic areas are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) denotative differences. 
B) dialects. 
C) codeswitching. 
D) abstract meaning. 
E) jargon. 
A) denotative differences. 
B) dialects. 
C) codeswitching. 
D) abstract meaning. 
E) jargon.

Question 5

According to Jack Gibb and his concept of defensive/supportive communication,which communication behavior is the opposite of strategic?

Accepted Answer

A) Evaluative 
B) Neutral 
C) Superior 
D) Empathetic 
E) Spontaneous 
A) Evaluative 
B) Neutral 
C) Superior 
D) Empathetic 
E) Spontaneous

Question 6

Aisha laughs and smiles when she talks,stands close to other group members in a relaxed posture,and always uses direct eye contact.What characteristic of nonverbal communication is she using?

Accepted Answer

A) Kinesics 
B) Nonverbal immediacy 
C) Spontaneity and provisionalism 
D) Territoriality 
E) Social distance 
A) Kinesics 
B) Nonverbal immediacy 
C) Spontaneity and provisionalism 
D) Territoriality 
E) Social distance

Question 7

Researchers suggest that more than 90% of the meaning generated in face-to-face interactions with others is conveyed through nonverbal behavior..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Men tend to language that includes tag questions such as,"Let's move on to the next item on the agenda,okay?".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Emoticons such as ; )or :-( are very effective substitutes for communicating feelings and emotions in virtual teams..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Direct and consistent eye contact is insulting to many North Americans..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The use of jargon is always counterproductive in communication..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following words is the most concrete description of a group member's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Disruptive 
B) Rude 
C) Insensitive 
D) Burps 
E) Offends 
A) Disruptive 
B) Rude 
C) Insensitive 
D) Burps 
E) Offends

Question 13

Sociologist Jack Gibb describes a defensive climate as one in which members devote attention to protecting themselves and defeating their perceived opponents..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

All of the following nonverbal behaviors are characteristics of nonverbal immediacy EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) more eye contact. 
B) more touching. 
C) more leaning back. 
D) more relaxed posture. 
E) more laughing and smiling. 
A) more eye contact. 
B) more touching. 
C) more leaning back. 
D) more relaxed posture. 
E) more laughing and smiling.

Question 15

People who are perceived as attractive tend to make more money and get promoted more often than those who are perceived as unattractive..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following terms refers to message components other than words that generate meaning?

Accepted Answer

A) Bypassing 
B) Nonverbal 
C) Connotation 
D) Verbal 
E) Jargon 
A) Bypassing 
B) Nonverbal 
C) Connotation 
D) Verbal 
E) Jargon

Question 17

Abstract words refer to ideas or concepts you cannot see or touch,such as dignity,hope,and faith..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The dialectic opposite of the defensive behavior Gibb labels as evaluative is a supportive behavior Gibb labels as descriptive..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Successful teams use plural pronouns such as "we" and "us" when talking to one another..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When group members use different meanings for the same words and phrases,they run the risk of

Accepted Answer

A) team talk. 
B) connotations. 
C) abstraction. 
D) denotation. 
E) bypassing. 
A) team talk. 
B) connotations. 
C) abstraction. 
D) denotation. 
E) bypassing.

Which of the following statements illustrates the Social Equality Dimension of team talk?

A dialect is the sound of one language imposed on another..

The variations in vocabulary,pronunciation,syntax,and style that distinguish speakers from different ethnic groups and geographic areas are referred to as

According to Jack Gibb and his concept of defensive/supportive communication,which communication behavior is the opposite of strategic?

Aisha laughs and smiles when she talks,stands close to other group members in a relaxed posture,and always uses direct eye contact.What characteristic of nonverbal communication is she using?

Researchers suggest that more than 90% of the meaning generated in face-to-face interactions with others is conveyed through nonverbal behavior..

Men tend to language that includes tag questions such as,"Let's move on to the next item on the agenda,okay?".

Emoticons such as ; )or :-( are very effective substitutes for communicating feelings and emotions in virtual teams..

Direct and consistent eye contact is insulting to many North Americans..

The use of jargon is always counterproductive in communication..

Which of the following words is the most concrete description of a group member's behavior?

Sociologist Jack Gibb describes a defensive climate as one in which members devote attention to protecting themselves and defeating their perceived opponents..

All of the following nonverbal behaviors are characteristics of nonverbal immediacy EXCEPT

People who are perceived as attractive tend to make more money and get promoted more often than those who are perceived as unattractive..

Which of the following terms refers to message components other than words that generate meaning?

Abstract words refer to ideas or concepts you cannot see or touch,such as dignity,hope,and faith..

The dialectic opposite of the defensive behavior Gibb labels as evaluative is a supportive behavior Gibb labels as descriptive..

Successful teams use plural pronouns such as "we" and "us" when talking to one another..

When group members use different meanings for the same words and phrases,they run the risk of

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 statements illustrates the Social Equality Dimension of team talk?

A dialect is the sound of one language imposed on another..

The variations in vocabulary,pronunciation,syntax,and style that distinguish speakers from different ethnic groups and geographic areas are referred to as

According to Jack Gibb and his concept of defensive/supportive communication,which communication behavior is the opposite of strategic?

Aisha laughs and smiles when she talks,stands close to other group members in a relaxed posture,and always uses direct eye contact.What characteristic of nonverbal communication is she using?

Researchers suggest that more than 90% of the meaning generated in face-to-face interactions with others is conveyed through nonverbal behavior..

Men tend to language that includes tag questions such as,"Let's move on to the next item on the agenda,okay?".

Emoticons such as ; )or :-( are very effective substitutes for communicating feelings and emotions in virtual teams..

Direct and consistent eye contact is insulting to many North Americans..

The use of jargon is always counterproductive in communication..

Which of the following words is the most concrete description of a group member's behavior?

Sociologist Jack Gibb describes a defensive climate as one in which members devote attention to protecting themselves and defeating their perceived opponents..

All of the following nonverbal behaviors are characteristics of nonverbal immediacy EXCEPT

People who are perceived as attractive tend to make more money and get promoted more often than those who are perceived as unattractive..

Which of the following terms refers to message components other than words that generate meaning?

Abstract words refer to ideas or concepts you cannot see or touch,such as dignity,hope,and faith..

The dialectic opposite of the defensive behavior Gibb labels as evaluative is a supportive behavior Gibb labels as descriptive..

Successful teams use plural pronouns such as "we" and "us" when talking to one another..

When group members use different meanings for the same words and phrases,they run the risk of

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