Question 1

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Studies suggest that groups substantially influence their members. 
B) Many people live their entire lives without being a part of a group. 
C) Ancient peoples were more individualistic rather than group-centered. 
D) Very little is known about groups and their processes.

Question 2

By definition,groups involve face-to-face interaction,so online gatherings are not true groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Are six people waiting at a bus stop in silence a group?

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Question 4

The idea of entitativity suggests people will be referred to as a "group" if the aggregate

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A) is structured in some way. 
B) is passive rather than dynamic. 
C) has very few members. 
D) has only one goal. 
E) is perceived to be a single,unified whole.

Question 5

Theory and research identify four types of groups: primary groups,social groups,collectives,and categories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Individuals who share some common attribute,such as all males or all residents of New York,are members of a social group rather than a primary group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Bystanders at a crime scene,crowds,customers at a club,gangs,families,friendship networks in work settings,mobs,and people waiting to board an airplane are all examples of ___ groups.

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A) concocted 
B) founded 
C) circumstantial 
D) self-organizing 
E) planned

Question 8

What does the concept of entitativity have to do with prejudice and stereotyping?

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Question 9

In a true group,interdependence must be mutual: A influences B as much as B influences A.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Psychology and sociology have a monopoly on the study of groups since they were the first branches of science to identify and classify group dynamics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic group goals identified by McGrath's model of group tasks?

Accepted Answer

A) discussing 
B) generating 
C) choosing 
D) negotiating 
E) executing

Question 12

What two classes of interaction did Bales find to be the most common in group situations? Provide two examples of groups that differ on these classes of interaction.

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Question 13

Individuals who live in New York are called New Yorkers.New Yorkers are a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) norm. 
B) planned group. 
C) category. 
D) emergent group. 
E) interaction.

Question 14

What are the common origins of groups?

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Question 15

Which of the following qualities is typically found in a social (or secondary)group?

Accepted Answer

A) Members are strongly committed to the group and rarely leave the group once they join it. 
B) The members know each other very well,and share intimate details with one another. 
C) The group meets only briefly,and then disperses and does not reassemble. 
D) The members interact with one another over an extended period.

Question 16

Putnam (2000),in his book Bowling Alone,maintains that

Accepted Answer

A) Only people who suffer from social anxiety play sports (such as bowling)alone. 
B) American's are increasing the strength of their social relations by avoiding competitive play. 
C) Social capital in America is growing weaker rather than strengthening. 
D) Membership in traditional types of groups,such as community associations,is increasing. 
E) Some individualized tasks are performed more effectively when alone rather than with others.

Question 17

Which term fits in least well with the others?

Accepted Answer

A) Social category 
B) Primary group 
C) Social identity 
D) Stereotypes

Question 18

Members can influence each other in many ways.Describe and demonstrate the difference between unilateral,sequential,and reciprocal interdependence.Note: A diagram may help.

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Question 19

Which group below is least likely to influence a members' social identity?

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A) A collective 
B) A category 
C) A primary group 
D) A social group

Question 20

When asked to describe her team at Acme Co,Sue explains "The norm is to eat lunch at your desk.Lu is the team leader and Frank plays the role of the group's motivator.Members have built good relationships with one another,but a small group of 4 members form a tight subgroup within the team." Sue is describing the team's

Accepted Answer

A) nature. 
B) unity. 
C) goals. 
D) structure. 
E) functionality.

Exam 1: An Introduction to Group Dynamics

Which of the following statements is true?

By definition,groups involve face-to-face interaction,so online gatherings are not true groups.

Are six people waiting at a bus stop in silence a group?

The idea of entitativity suggests people will be referred to as a "group" if the aggregate

Theory and research identify four types of groups: primary groups,social groups,collectives,and categories.

Individuals who share some common attribute,such as all males or all residents of New York,are members of a social group rather than a primary group.

Bystanders at a crime scene,crowds,customers at a club,gangs,families,friendship networks in work settings,mobs,and people waiting to board an airplane are all examples of ___ groups.

What does the concept of entitativity have to do with prejudice and stereotyping?

In a true group,interdependence must be mutual: A influences B as much as B influences A.

Psychology and sociology have a monopoly on the study of groups since they were the first branches of science to identify and classify group dynamics.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic group goals identified by McGrath's model of group tasks?

What two classes of interaction did Bales find to be the most common in group situations? Provide two examples of groups that differ on these classes of interaction.

Individuals who live in New York are called New Yorkers.New Yorkers are a(n)

What are the common origins of groups?

Which of the following qualities is typically found in a social (or secondary) group?

Putnam (2000) ,in his book Bowling Alone,maintains that

Which term fits in least well with the others?

Members can influence each other in many ways.Describe and demonstrate the difference between unilateral,sequential,and reciprocal interdependence.Note: A diagram may help.

Which group below is least likely to influence a members' social identity?