Question 1

We usually use Hall's social distance (4 to 8 feet apart)with new acquaintances and strangers..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A roundtable seating arrangement tends to foster more interaction than other arrangements..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

People in high context cultures put more emphasis on nonverbal codes to interpret meaning..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Bypassing occurs when group members use different meaning for the same words..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The use of abusive language by group members can damage relationships,reduce group productivity,and devastate group morale,teamwork,and loyalty.All of the following strategies can help stop,minimize,and/or effectively confront verbal abuse EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Express your objection and explain that you are offended. 
B) Raise your voice and return the insult using strong,aggressive language. 
C) Ask the person to repeat what she or he said. 
D) Take a "time out" when a discussion becomes uncomfortable or abusive. 
E) Point out that abusive language violates group norms and/or organization policies. 
A) Express your objection and explain that you are offended. 
B) Raise your voice and return the insult using strong,aggressive language. 
C) Ask the person to repeat what she or he said. 
D) Take a "time out" when a discussion becomes uncomfortable or abusive. 
E) Point out that abusive language violates group norms and/or organization policies.

Question 6

Members of well-established groups who use Hall's personal zone to communicate with one another will find it difficult to maintain comfortable interaction..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which team talk dimension focuses on members using plural pronouns rather than singular ones when talking about the group and its work?

Accepted Answer

A) Identification 
B) Interdependence 
C) Power differentiation 
D) Social distance 
E) Negotiation process 
A) Identification 
B) Interdependence 
C) Power differentiation 
D) Social distance 
E) Negotiation process

Question 8

After presenting a proposed solution to a group problem,Carlos says "There is absolutely no way this plan will solve the problem." Which defensive behavior is exemplified in Carlos's statement?

Accepted Answer

A) Certain 
B) Controlling 
C) Evaluative 
D) Neutral 
E) Strategic 
A) Certain 
B) Controlling 
C) Evaluative 
D) Neutral 
E) Strategic

Question 9

According to Jack Gibb's characteristics of supportive and defensive communication climates,controlling is the opposite of provisional..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Effective group members who understand the importance of team talk use "I" language more than they use "you" and "we" language..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

__________ is the communicative means groups use to achieve group goals,the stimulus we use to build relationships,and the evidence we use to assess group work.

Accepted Answer

A) Connotation 
B) Bypassing 
C) Climate 
D) Team talk 
E) Provisionalism 
A) Connotation 
B) Bypassing 
C) Climate 
D) Team talk 
E) Provisionalism

Question 12

According to anthropologist Edward T.Hall,what are the distance parameters most North Americans use when interacting with new acquaintances and strangers?

Accepted Answer

A) 0 to 18 inches 
B) 18 inches to 4 feet 
C) 4 feet to 8 feet 
D) 8 feet to 12 feet 
E) 12 feet to 15 feet 
A) 0 to 18 inches 
B) 18 inches to 4 feet 
C) 4 feet to 8 feet 
D) 8 feet to 12 feet 
E) 12 feet to 15 feet

Question 13

Which of the following terms is an example of an abstract word?

Accepted Answer

A) Meeting 
B) Table 
C) Computer 
D) Dictionary 
E) Fairness 
A) Meeting 
B) Table 
C) Computer 
D) Dictionary 
E) Fairness

Question 14

When African Americans speak one way among white people or in business settings and quite differently at home,they are

Accepted Answer

A) using jargon. 
B) bypassing. 
C) codeswitching. 
D) accenting. 
E) culture-jumping. 
A) using jargon. 
B) bypassing. 
C) codeswitching. 
D) accenting. 
E) culture-jumping.

Question 15

There may be times when a group member may need to behave in a way that creates a defensive climate in order to help a group achieve its goal..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If you slouch in your chair,other group members may interpret your posture as lack of interest or dislike for the group..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When dealing with a group member who uses offensive language,it's important to remember that the use of such language is okay as long as no one in the group is targeted..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

_____________ communication refers to how you use the words in a language to generate meaning

Accepted Answer

A) Nonverbal 
B) Denotation 
C) Verbal 
D) Abstract 
E) Concrete 
A) Nonverbal 
B) Denotation 
C) Verbal 
D) Abstract 
E) Concrete

Question 19

Group members who look for meaning in the people using words rather than in the words themselves are less likely to bypass or be bypassed..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

People in low context cultures put more emphasis on language to interpret meaning..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

We usually use Hall's social distance (4 to 8 feet apart)with new acquaintances and strangers..

A roundtable seating arrangement tends to foster more interaction than other arrangements..

People in high context cultures put more emphasis on nonverbal codes to interpret meaning..

Bypassing occurs when group members use different meaning for the same words..

The use of abusive language by group members can damage relationships,reduce group productivity,and devastate group morale,teamwork,and loyalty.All of the following strategies can help stop,minimize,and/or effectively confront verbal abuse EXCEPT:

Members of well-established groups who use Hall's personal zone to communicate with one another will find it difficult to maintain comfortable interaction..

Which team talk dimension focuses on members using plural pronouns rather than singular ones when talking about the group and its work?

After presenting a proposed solution to a group problem,Carlos says "There is absolutely no way this plan will solve the problem." Which defensive behavior is exemplified in Carlos's statement?

According to Jack Gibb's characteristics of supportive and defensive communication climates,controlling is the opposite of provisional..

Effective group members who understand the importance of team talk use "I" language more than they use "you" and "we" language..

__________ is the communicative means groups use to achieve group goals,the stimulus we use to build relationships,and the evidence we use to assess group work.

According to anthropologist Edward T.Hall,what are the distance parameters most North Americans use when interacting with new acquaintances and strangers?

Which of the following terms is an example of an abstract word?

When African Americans speak one way among white people or in business settings and quite differently at home,they are

There may be times when a group member may need to behave in a way that creates a defensive climate in order to help a group achieve its goal..

If you slouch in your chair,other group members may interpret your posture as lack of interest or dislike for the group..

When dealing with a group member who uses offensive language,it's important to remember that the use of such language is okay as long as no one in the group is targeted..

_____________ communication refers to how you use the words in a language to generate meaning

Group members who look for meaning in the people using words rather than in the words themselves are less likely to bypass or be bypassed..

People in low context cultures put more emphasis on language to interpret meaning..

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

We usually use Hall's social distance (4 to 8 feet apart)with new acquaintances and strangers..

A roundtable seating arrangement tends to foster more interaction than other arrangements..

People in high context cultures put more emphasis on nonverbal codes to interpret meaning..

Bypassing occurs when group members use different meaning for the same words..

The use of abusive language by group members can damage relationships,reduce group productivity,and devastate group morale,teamwork,and loyalty.All of the following strategies can help stop,minimize,and/or effectively confront verbal abuse EXCEPT:

Members of well-established groups who use Hall's personal zone to communicate with one another will find it difficult to maintain comfortable interaction..

Which team talk dimension focuses on members using plural pronouns rather than singular ones when talking about the group and its work?

After presenting a proposed solution to a group problem,Carlos says "There is absolutely no way this plan will solve the problem." Which defensive behavior is exemplified in Carlos's statement?

According to Jack Gibb's characteristics of supportive and defensive communication climates,controlling is the opposite of provisional..

Effective group members who understand the importance of team talk use "I" language more than they use "you" and "we" language..

__________ is the communicative means groups use to achieve group goals,the stimulus we use to build relationships,and the evidence we use to assess group work.

According to anthropologist Edward T.Hall,what are the distance parameters most North Americans use when interacting with new acquaintances and strangers?

Which of the following terms is an example of an abstract word?

When African Americans speak one way among white people or in business settings and quite differently at home,they are

There may be times when a group member may need to behave in a way that creates a defensive climate in order to help a group achieve its goal..

If you slouch in your chair,other group members may interpret your posture as lack of interest or dislike for the group..

When dealing with a group member who uses offensive language,it's important to remember that the use of such language is okay as long as no one in the group is targeted..

_____________ communication refers to how you use the words in a language to generate meaning

Group members who look for meaning in the people using words rather than in the words themselves are less likely to bypass or be bypassed..

People in low context cultures put more emphasis on language to interpret meaning..

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