Question 1

Having operational goals for a group has a lot of advantages. Which of the following is NOT one of them? Operational goals

Accepted Answer

A)  Facilitate communication between group members 
B)  Guide the group in planning and carrying out tasks 
C)  Help evaluate the group process and the group product 
D)  Inspire group members to achieve their own goals 
A)  Facilitate communication between group members 
B)  Guide the group in planning and carrying out tasks 
C)  Help evaluate the group process and the group product 
D)  Inspire group members to achieve their own goals

Question 2

The system where rewards are distributed among individuals in proportion to their contribution is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Contribution distribution system 
B)  Equality distribution system 
C)  Equity distribution system 
D)  Need distribution system 
A)  Contribution distribution system 
B)  Equality distribution system 
C)  Equity distribution system 
D)  Need distribution system

Question 3

Level of aspiration can be defined as a compromise between

Accepted Answer

A)  Ideal goals and realistic expectations 
B)  Individual goals and group goals 
C)  Complete trust and mistrust 
D)  Visions and operational goals 
A)  Ideal goals and realistic expectations 
B)  Individual goals and group goals 
C)  Complete trust and mistrust 
D)  Visions and operational goals

Question 4

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of distributing benefits according to need.

Accepted Answer

Distributing benefits according to need

Question 5

Based on Deutsch's definition, you trust someone if you can gain more than you can lose by trusting that person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

List and briefly explain each of the five basic elements of productive cooperation.

Accepted Answer

The five basic elements of productive co

Question 7

Hidden agendas are

Accepted Answer

A)  Heterogeneous, conflicting goals among group members that can interfere
With group effectiveness 
B)  Homogeneous goals among group members that are not aligned with the
Dominant group goal 
C)  Personal goals unknown to other group members and not in agreement
With the dominant group goal 
D)  Goals inaccessible to all group members that are in agreement with the
Dominant group goal 
A)  Heterogeneous, conflicting goals among group members that can interfere
With group effectiveness 
B)  Homogeneous goals among group members that are not aligned with the
Dominant group goal 
C)  Personal goals unknown to other group members and not in agreement
With the dominant group goal 
D)  Goals inaccessible to all group members that are in agreement with the
Dominant group goal

Question 8

The Interpersonal Trust Scale was developed by

Accepted Answer

A)  Morton Deutsch 
B)  David Johnson 
C)  Julian Rotter 
D)  Kurt Lewin 
A)  Morton Deutsch 
B)  David Johnson 
C)  Julian Rotter 
D)  Kurt Lewin

Question 9

Task interdependence is an example for outcome interdependence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Cooperative experiences are associated with a higher degree of all of the following indices of psychological health and functioning than competitive and individual experiences EXCEPT one. Which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intelligence 
B)  Leadership skills 
C)  Perspective taking ability 
D)  Self-efficacy 
A)  Intelligence 
B)  Leadership skills 
C)  Perspective taking ability 
D)  Self-efficacy

Question 11

Based on the START guide to formulating group goals, which of the following is a good group goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  For the Moms' Club of Ashton - each and every one of us will get fit by the
End of summer. 
B)  For the faculty of Woodbury University - we will learn the basics of knitting
(casting on stitches, purling, binding off) by the end of this month. 
C)  For the Runners' Association of St. Paul - By the end of July, we will be
Able to run the marathon in 4 hours. 
D)  For the members of a sorority - we will get the Nobel Prize in 2 years. 
A)  For the Moms' Club of Ashton - each and every one of us will get fit by the
End of summer. 
B)  For the faculty of Woodbury University - we will learn the basics of knitting
(casting on stitches, purling, binding off) by the end of this month. 
C)  For the Runners' Association of St. Paul - By the end of July, we will be
Able to run the marathon in 4 hours. 
D)  For the members of a sorority - we will get the Nobel Prize in 2 years.

Question 12

Promotive interaction occurs when members

Accepted Answer

A)  Are concerned about payoffs of cooperation 
B)  Develop a sense of personal responsibility for their work 
C)  Encourage each other to work toward group goals 
D)  Strive to beat the other members and thus propel them to work harder 
A)  Are concerned about payoffs of cooperation 
B)  Develop a sense of personal responsibility for their work 
C)  Encourage each other to work toward group goals 
D)  Strive to beat the other members and thus propel them to work harder

Question 13

When looking at individual differences in how trusting one is, research found that people who have a tendency to trust others tend to ___________ than people who tend to distrust.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lie and be unhappy 
B)  Be conflicted and maladjusted 
C)  Be high self-monitoring 
D)  Be more trustworthy 
A)  Lie and be unhappy 
B)  Be conflicted and maladjusted 
C)  Be high self-monitoring 
D)  Be more trustworthy

Question 14

Based on the metaanalysis of the literature, when compared to cooperation both competitive and individualistic work structures tend to

Accepted Answer

A)  Improve long-term retention 
B)  Increase personal creativity 
C)  Lead to oppositional interaction patterns 
D)  Lower achievement and productivity 
A)  Improve long-term retention 
B)  Increase personal creativity 
C)  Lead to oppositional interaction patterns 
D)  Lower achievement and productivity

Question 15

Positive interdependence exists to the extent that I can only succeed if you do, too.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Compare and contrast the effect of cooperation and competition on participants' psychological adjustment and social competence.

Accepted Answer

Cooperation and competition have differe

Question 17

When a hidden agenda is recognized, group members should

Accepted Answer

A)  Scold the person for having it 
B)  Pressure the person into changing it 
C)  Problem-solve the hidden agenda 
D)  a and b 
E)  all of the above
F) none of the above 
A)  Scold the person for having it 
B)  Pressure the person into changing it 
C)  Problem-solve the hidden agenda 
D)  a and b 
E)  all of the above
F) none of the above

Question 18

Cohesiveness within a group is determined by

Accepted Answer

A)  Level of aspiration of the group 
B)  Liking among group members 
C)  Group norms 
D)  Psychological health of group members 
A)  Level of aspiration of the group 
B)  Liking among group members 
C)  Group norms 
D)  Psychological health of group members

Question 19

Name and explain two different types of positive interdependence.

Accepted Answer

Positive interdependence is a concept in

Question 20

Explain what hidden agendas are and suggest three ways of dealing with them.

Accepted Answer

Hidden agendas are secret motives or int

Having operational goals for a group has a lot of advantages. Which of the following is NOT one of them? Operational goals

The system where rewards are distributed among individuals in proportion to their contribution is called:

Level of aspiration can be defined as a compromise between

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of distributing benefits according to need.

Based on Deutsch's definition, you trust someone if you can gain more than you can lose by trusting that person.

List and briefly explain each of the five basic elements of productive cooperation.

Hidden agendas are

The Interpersonal Trust Scale was developed by

Task interdependence is an example for outcome interdependence.

Cooperative experiences are associated with a higher degree of all of the following indices of psychological health and functioning than competitive and individual experiences EXCEPT one. Which one?

Based on the START guide to formulating group goals, which of the following is a good group goal?

Promotive interaction occurs when members

When looking at individual differences in how trusting one is, research found that people who have a tendency to trust others tend to ___________ than people who tend to distrust.

Based on the metaanalysis of the literature, when compared to cooperation both competitive and individualistic work structures tend to

Positive interdependence exists to the extent that I can only succeed if you do, too.

Compare and contrast the effect of cooperation and competition on participants' psychological adjustment and social competence.

When a hidden agenda is recognized, group members should

Cohesiveness within a group is determined by

Name and explain two different types of positive interdependence.

Explain what hidden agendas are and suggest three ways of dealing with them.

Group Dynamics

Experiential Learning

Communication Within Groups

Leadership

Using Power

Decision Making

Controversy and Creativity

Managing Conflicts of Interest

Valuing Diversity

Cooperative Learning in the Classroom

Leading Growth and Counseling Groups

Team Development, Team Training

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Exam 3: Group Goals, Social Interdependence,and Trust

Having operational goals for a group has a lot of advantages. Which of the following is NOT one of them? Operational goals

The system where rewards are distributed among individuals in proportion to their contribution is called:

Level of aspiration can be defined as a compromise between

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of distributing benefits according to need.

Based on Deutsch's definition, you trust someone if you can gain more than you can lose by trusting that person.

List and briefly explain each of the five basic elements of productive cooperation.

Hidden agendas are

The Interpersonal Trust Scale was developed by

Task interdependence is an example for outcome interdependence.

Cooperative experiences are associated with a higher degree of all of the following indices of psychological health and functioning than competitive and individual experiences EXCEPT one. Which one?

Based on the START guide to formulating group goals, which of the following is a good group goal?

Promotive interaction occurs when members

When looking at individual differences in how trusting one is, research found that people who have a tendency to trust others tend to ___________ than people who tend to distrust.

Based on the metaanalysis of the literature, when compared to cooperation both competitive and individualistic work structures tend to

Positive interdependence exists to the extent that I can only succeed if you do, too.

Compare and contrast the effect of cooperation and competition on participants' psychological adjustment and social competence.

When a hidden agenda is recognized, group members should

Cohesiveness within a group is determined by

Name and explain two different types of positive interdependence.

Explain what hidden agendas are and suggest three ways of dealing with them.

Group Dynamics

Experiential Learning

Communication Within Groups

Leadership

Using Power

Decision Making

Controversy and Creativity

Managing Conflicts of Interest

Valuing Diversity

Cooperative Learning in the Classroom

Leading Growth and Counseling Groups

Team Development, Team Training

Filters