Deck 11: Group Communication

Question 1

Which of the following functions does NOT apply to discussion?

A) Educative
B) Problem solving
C) Social
D) Persuasive
E) Therapeutic

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Why are the participants in a circle during a round table discussion?

A) So they can see and interact with each other when no one is seated in a superior position.
B) Because they sit around a table.
C) So no one is seated in a different place and can keep up the discussion.
D) So no one is left out of the conversation.
E) Because they sit around a table and no one is left out of the conversation.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

There are usually speakers in a symposium.

A) six to eight
B) two
C) three to five
D) more than 20
E) nine

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following is not a discussion type?

A) Symposium
B) Panel
C) Dialogue
D) Case problem
E) Role-Playing

Question 5

The duties of a participant in group discussion is NOT to primarily

A) be cooperative.
B) share the spotlight.
C) be friendly.
D) be objective.
E) get attention and be entertaining.

Question 6

The first step in a problem-solving discussion is to __________ the problem.

A) analyze
B) pinpoint
C) word
D) restrict
E) explicate

Question 7

A dialogue is a form of discussion involving __________ people.

A) three to five
B) five to eight
C) Up to 20 people
D) two people
E) None of the above

Question 8

Which of the following can often have the most to do with a person being hired?

A) Education
B) Recommendations
C) Experience
D) The interview
E) Job qualifications

Question 9

The use of case problems in discussion is an effective way to stimulate

A) thinking.
B) guided practice.
C) argumentation.
D) cooperation.
E) give and take.

Question 10

A typical example of a social discussion would be

A) a student union meeting.
B) Bible study groups.
C) drug rehabilitation group.
D) classroom meeting.
E) Book club meeting.

Question 11

Discussion has four functions, one of which is group.

Question 12

A panel discussion consists of a series of speeches.

Question 13

In the discussion interview, the participants should plan the questions in advance.

Question 14

The symposium consists of a series of prepared speeches.

Question 15

One of the functions of discussion is therapeutic.

Question 16

The lecture forum involves a moderator and a lecturer.

Question 17

A dialogue is an interchange of ideas in the classroom.

Question 18

The first step in problem solving is analyzing it.

Question 19

The process of analysis often requires research.

Question 20

Activating a solution means to take action.