Small Group Midterm Review

Question 1

T or F: In order to address primary tension in a group, the group should have conversations about controversial topics.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Matthew is focused on his group getting to know each other. Which dimension of groups is he focused on?

Accepted Answer

Social

Question 3

Lauren is the President of her company. What type of role is this?

Accepted Answer

Formal role

Question 4

Ellie joins a French club but doesn't feel confident enough to speak. What type of barrier is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

Linguistic barrier

Question 5

Annie joins a group and feels jittery at the beginning. This is an example of :

Accepted Answer

Primary tension

Question 6

Maira sells vacuums by making her goal known and tells people the pros and cons of the product. She is:

Accepted Answer

She is using assertiveness to get customers to buy

Question 7

Jared joins a group and when he tries to talk no one answers. What type of barrier is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

Psychological barrier

Question 8

Sarah assumes everyone knows the norms of her group, which myth is she choosing to believe?

Accepted Answer

Effective communication is common-sense

Question 9

Han is always trying to out-do herself on every project she completes. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Individual Achievement

Question 10

Tanner is struggling with the role of being a student and a full-time worker. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Role conflict

Question 11

Which of the following is one of the standards for judging the moral correctness of our communication behavior?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 12

Which is an example of throughput?

Accepted Answer

Class activities

Question 13

Which phase of group development is this: Abby finds a group of people that want to work on a project.

Accepted Answer

Forming

Question 14

Tamera is a newcomer. Which way would be least acceptable to gain acceptance in a group?

Accepted Answer

Act like she knows it all

Question 15

T or F: Group climate is a key competitive listening strategy where the listener shifts focus to oneself.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

When customers tell Lisa they don't have the money, she tells them she understands & offers payment plans. She is:

Accepted Answer

She is using empathy to get customers to buy

Question 17

Which of Gibb's categories states that when someone tries to force you the less likely it is you'll do something.

Accepted Answer

Control

Question 18

T or F: The 20% rule refers to the maximum standard that no more than 20% of a group should be made up of minority.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 19

Sumaiya says their group failed because they were unable to communicate. Which myth is Sumaiya choosing to believe?

Accepted Answer

Communication can break down

Question 20

Jackson focuses on the cohesiveness of his group. What type of role does he have?

Accepted Answer

Maintenance roles

Question 21

Nate is in a group that lacks research and understanding of their topic. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Negative synergy

Question 22

Which phase of group development is this: Ashley and Maggie have a hard time meeting eye to eye.

Accepted Answer

Storming

Question 23

Which of the following is playing a role distinctly different of a role you're accustomed to playing?

Accepted Answer

Role reversal

Question 24

T or F: If Robert is a part of a group and plans to be for a long amount of time, group members are likely to conform.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 25

Agany is in a group that is not knowledgeable and with the lack of info the group is less likely to excel. This is:

Accepted Answer

Negative synergy

Question 26

Which of the following is not a positive reason to work in group settings

Accepted Answer

There's more non-participating group members

Question 27

Geiler focuses attention on himself and his own roles in the group. What type of role does Geiler hold?

Accepted Answer

Disruptive

Question 28

Danny has a task role while Gabrielle has a maintenance role. According to competitive culture who has a higher role?

Accepted Answer

Danny because task roles are seen as doers in society.

Question 29

Hannah looks happy but is speaking about the payment freeze in her company. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Mixed messages

Small Group Midterm Review

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Small Group Midterm Review

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