Deck 8: Group Communication

Question 1

When group members elaborate on their group's stories and fantasy chains,they create a unified way of viewing the world.This is called ______.

A)rhetorical vision
B)dramatizing
C)fantasy chaining
D)symbolic convergence

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The second function of functional decision making is which of the following?

A)determining minimal standards
B)identifying alternatives
C)evaluating possible solutions
D)problem analysis

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Arthur's team failed to place in a nationwide PRSSA competition.He believes it is because all the members of his team are communication majors and this year all members happened to be men,which led to a lack of diversity in the creative process.What antecedent condition of groupthink is Arthur identifying?

A)group insulation
B)biased leadership
C)lack of procedural norms
D)homogeneity

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Marta works at a bank.For the first couple of months she struggled to learn the protocol,which is used in any decision making process in the organization.Now that she is confident with the protocol,she can very quickly apply it.This is known as using which path for structuration?

A)unitary path
B)complex cyclic path
C)solution-orientation path
D)virtual path

Question 5

Layla's group is meeting for the first time since mid-semester break.She is trying to get everyone on track to start establishing goals for the week.Layla is using what type of communication,according to functional group decision making?

A)promotive
B)disruptive
C)counteractive
D)socioemotional

Question 6

This type of communication,according to functional group decision making,is considered the most important for making a group decision.

A)promotive
B)disruptive
C)counteractive
D)socioemotional

Question 7

Phillip's neighborhood watch group likes using the functional group decision making when unexpected issues arise,however,they often jump all around with the functions.Sometimes they start with brainstorming,then go back to understanding the original problem,then come back to brainstorming.This is known as using which path for structuration?

A)unitary path
B)complex cyclic path
C)solution-orientation path
D)virtual path

Question 8

Will's fraternity is about to compete in Greek Week.In the two weeks leading up to the events,the fraternity has spent the majority of the time creating posters and chants that make fun of the other fraternities.What symptom of groupthink is the fraternity experiencing?

A)illusion of invulnerability
B)inherent morality
C)stereotyping
D)collective rationalization

Question 9

Which of the following is communication focused on developing,maintaining,and repairing the relationships between group members rather than a type of communication identified by functional group decision making as related to making the best decision.

A)promotive
B)disruptive
C)counteractive
D)socioemotional

Question 10

Lita is working on her capstone movie project with other students in her assigned group.As a graduating senior,Lita is just "going through the motions" when working on this project.She rarely delves into the process of the filmmaking.Lita is experiencing ______.

A)collective rationalization
B)self-censorship
C)illusion of unanimity
D)self-appointed mindguards

Question 11

Donnell is working with the executive board of her sorority to plan out the fundraiser for alumni weekend.The organization the sorority typically works with has backed out,and she thinks it would be best for her to just quickly select another organization because she knows her sisters will be in agreement.What symptom of groupthink is Donnell experiencing?

A)collective rationalization
B)self-censorship
C)illusion of unanimity
D)self-appointed mindguards

Question 12

A college chess club has nicknamed themselves "the players" because they play chess so well,but also because they like the idea of suggestive double entendre.They have built lots of suggestive innuendo in their interactions,saying things like "I guarantee I can mate you" or "what's your favorite position," which have meanings both for chess and for sex.According to symbolic convergence theory,when club members come up with a new way of continuing this idea,they are using ______.

A)a rhetorical vision
B)dramatizing
C)fantasy chaining
D)symbolic convergence

Question 13

During a brainstorming session,Gracie asked for clarification of one of George's solutions to the problems at hand.Gracie was violating which rule of brainstorming?

A)don't evaluate ideas
B)don't clarify ideas
C)encourage zany ideas
D)expand on others' ideas

Question 14

According to Symbolic Convergence Theory,building fantasy chains results in group cohesion,a process termed ______.

A)rhetorical vision
B)dramatizing
C)fantasy chaining
D)symbolic convergence

Question 15

The sales team had been meeting and arguing for over an hour.Roger could feel the group's tension rising,so he attempted to break the stress by infusing a lame joke.Everyone laughed,more because the joke was so bad,but it did clear the air.According to Gouran and Hirokawa,Roger's joke is an example of ______.

A)brainstorm
B)decision criterion
C)dramatizing message
D)function

Question 16

______ communication diverts,retards,or frustrates the ability of the group to achieve the requisite functions.

A)Counteractive
B)Disruptive
C)Counterintuitive
D)Promotive

Question 17

Strangers standing at a bus stop are known as a(n)______.

A)small group
B)socioemotional group
C)aggregate
D)organizational group

Question 18

To prevent groupthink,it is a good idea to ______.

A)close off the group from distractions
B)have the leader state a preference
C)invite outsiders to the group
D)spend as little time as possible between the initial decision to the confirmation

Question 19

Paul university quidditch team has won the regional championship cup the past three years.Tomorrow is this year's championship,and Harry thinks the team should watch some old tape to reinforce the strategy.Paul believes the team will have no problem;they have handedly won the past few years and nothing can stop them.What symptom of groupthink is Paul experiencing?

A)illusion of invulnerability
B)inherent morality
C)stereotyping
D)collective rationalization

Question 20

In this third function of functional group decision making,brainstorming should take place.

A)problem analysis
B)goal setting
C)identify alternatives
D)evaluate and select

Question 21

One of the symptoms of groupthink is closed-mindedness.Explain this symptom and provide an example of closed-mindedness.

Question 22

Until there is a common task,a number of people grouped together are known as an aggregate.

Question 23

Interpersonal characteristics of group members,such as cohesion,experience,and status,are known as ______ resources.

A)allocative
B)associative
C)authoritative
D)computative

Question 24

One of the antecedent conditions of groupthink is situational characteristics.Explain a situational characteristic and provide an example that was not used in the Adler and Proctor textbook.

Question 25

According to communication scholars,the terms group and team are synonymous.

Question 26

The requisite functions in functional theory must be completed in order.

Question 27

Group communication is different from other forms of communication because there is a balance between task and socioemotional communication.

Question 28

Identify and explain the five requisite functions.

Question 29

According to the Adler and Proctor textbook,a fantasy theme starts with a ______ message--such as a joke,anecdote,innuendo,pun,figure of speech,double entendre,or metaphor--among other things.

A)vision
B)persuasive
C)rhetorical
D)dramatizing

Question 30

Counteractive communication is likely to be the most important for small group decision making.

Question 31

This idea that group members' action both creates and constrains interaction is known as the duality of structure.

Question 32

At least three of the five functions should be met in order to reach an effective decision,according to functional group decision making.

Question 33

Provide an example of when groupthink occurred in a group you worked with (this could be an athletic group,study group,club,etc. ).In order to apply,ensure that you provide at least two antecedent conditions,two symptoms,and then one way in which groupthink could be prevented.

Question 34

The antecedent condition known as structural flaws refers to problems with the way the group is organized.

Question 35

A unified way of viewing the world is known as ______.

A)rhetorical vision
B)task communication
C)socioemotional communication
D)identifying alternatives

Question 36

The process of symbolic convergence affects decision making.

Question 37

Groupthink is a positive phenomenon that occurs when group members gain the ability to predict one another's communication.

Question 38

What is symbolic convergence? Explain the two elements that lead to symbolic convergence.