Question 1

The trait-factor approach to power posits that

Accepted Answer

A)  The capacity to exert power over others is learned by being in a group 
B)  Inborn or genetically inherited 
C)  Caused by having a high-power job 
D)  Acceptable if it is two-way 
A)  The capacity to exert power over others is learned by being in a group 
B)  Inborn or genetically inherited 
C)  Caused by having a high-power job 
D)  Acceptable if it is two-way

Question 2

Explain the strengths and weaknesses of coersive power.

Accepted Answer

Coercive power, also known as the power

Question 3

The trait factor approach is weak in situations where members are

Accepted Answer

A)  Attentive 
B)  Distracted 
C)  Interacting 
D)  Not very intelligent 
A)  Attentive 
B)  Distracted 
C)  Interacting 
D)  Not very intelligent

Question 4

Explain the strengths and weaknesses of expert power.

Accepted Answer

Expert power is derived from an individu

Question 5

When power is seen as non-coercive, it is seen

Accepted Answer

A)  In a competitive context 
B)  In a cooperative context 
C)  As an organizational use of power 
D)  As a true picture of power 
A)  In a competitive context 
B)  In a cooperative context 
C)  As an organizational use of power 
D)  As a true picture of power

Question 6

In a cooperative context, power is expandable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In social dominance theory, social relationships are viewed as

Accepted Answer

A)  Unnecessary 
B)  Resources 
C)  Competitive 
D)  Interesting 
A)  Unnecessary 
B)  Resources 
C)  Competitive 
D)  Interesting

Question 8

In order to enhance their position with high-power people, members of low-power groups should

Accepted Answer

A)  Clarify their goals and increase their positive interdependence 
B)  Send their messages with more clarity to the high-power people 
C)  Engage in dialogue with high-power people whenever possible 
D)  Devalue their own contributions 
A)  Clarify their goals and increase their positive interdependence 
B)  Send their messages with more clarity to the high-power people 
C)  Engage in dialogue with high-power people whenever possible 
D)  Devalue their own contributions

Question 9

Deindividuation is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  A state of anonymity in a crowd. 
B)  Contagion of panic in a crowd 
C)  Spontaneous actions of a crowd 
D)  Mental disunity in a crowd 
A)  A state of anonymity in a crowd. 
B)  Contagion of panic in a crowd 
C)  Spontaneous actions of a crowd 
D)  Mental disunity in a crowd

Question 10

Reactance is the need to reestablish a person's freedom when it is threatened.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Explain how uses of power can be either constructive or destructive.

Accepted Answer

The use of power can be either construct

Question 12

Conflict occurs only in situations when a person wants other group members

Accepted Answer

A)  To act out of character for the group persona 
B)  To do something they don't want to do and does not have enough power
To make them do it 
C)  To do a task that doesn't fit with the goals of the group 
D)  To do something the group wants to do, but acts in a coercive manner 
A)  To act out of character for the group persona 
B)  To do something they don't want to do and does not have enough power
To make them do it 
C)  To do a task that doesn't fit with the goals of the group 
D)  To do something the group wants to do, but acts in a coercive manner

Question 13

In social dominance theory, dominators should

Accepted Answer

A)  Balance their own needs with the needs of others 
B)  Use physical coercion in order to win 
C)  Find ways to win, at any cost 
D)  Dominate the group so that members know who is in charge 
A)  Balance their own needs with the needs of others 
B)  Use physical coercion in order to win 
C)  Find ways to win, at any cost 
D)  Dominate the group so that members know who is in charge

Question 14

Explain how having power alters the high-power person.

Accepted Answer

Having power can alter a high-power pers

Question 15

What is NOT a way in which low-power people react to high-power individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are cooperative, compliant, and yielding 
B)  They attribute group successes to their own efforts 
C)  They attribute group successes to the high-power individuals 
D)  They resist and obstruct high-power members' efforts 
A)  They are cooperative, compliant, and yielding 
B)  They attribute group successes to their own efforts 
C)  They attribute group successes to the high-power individuals 
D)  They resist and obstruct high-power members' efforts

Question 16

The social dominance theory is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  The ability to control resources 
B)  The ability to control others 
C)  Survival of the fittest 
D)  Being assertive in every situation 
A)  The ability to control resources 
B)  The ability to control others 
C)  Survival of the fittest 
D)  Being assertive in every situation

Question 17

What does research on group dynamics recommend to low-power group members to help them gain effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

Research on group dynamics offers severa

Question 18

In the conflict model of social influence, the power majority

Accepted Answer

A)  Has the most rational and persuasive arguments 
B)  Exerts control through coercive methods 
C)  Has the most accurate knowledge about the subject at hand 
D)  Has the most control over distribution of important resources 
A)  Has the most rational and persuasive arguments 
B)  Exerts control through coercive methods 
C)  Has the most accurate knowledge about the subject at hand 
D)  Has the most control over distribution of important resources

Question 19

Describe the social exchange theory of power.

Accepted Answer

The social exchange theory of power is b

Question 20

What are group norms and why are they important?

Accepted Answer

Group norms are the informal rules and e

The trait-factor approach to power posits that

Explain the strengths and weaknesses of coersive power.

The trait factor approach is weak in situations where members are

Explain the strengths and weaknesses of expert power.

When power is seen as non-coercive, it is seen

In a cooperative context, power is expandable.

In social dominance theory, social relationships are viewed as

In order to enhance their position with high-power people, members of low-power groups should

Deindividuation is defined as

Reactance is the need to reestablish a person's freedom when it is threatened.

Explain how uses of power can be either constructive or destructive.

Conflict occurs only in situations when a person wants other group members

In social dominance theory, dominators should

Explain how having power alters the high-power person.

What is NOT a way in which low-power people react to high-power individuals?

The social dominance theory is defined as

What does research on group dynamics recommend to low-power group members to help them gain effectiveness?

In the conflict model of social influence, the power majority

Describe the social exchange theory of power.

What are group norms and why are they important?

Group Dynamics

Experiential Learning

Group Goals, Social Interdependence,and Trust

Communication Within Groups

Leadership

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 6: Using Power

The trait-factor approach to power posits that

Explain the strengths and weaknesses of coersive power.

The trait factor approach is weak in situations where members are

Explain the strengths and weaknesses of expert power.

When power is seen as non-coercive, it is seen

In a cooperative context, power is expandable.

In social dominance theory, social relationships are viewed as

In order to enhance their position with high-power people, members of low-power groups should

Deindividuation is defined as

Reactance is the need to reestablish a person's freedom when it is threatened.

Explain how uses of power can be either constructive or destructive.

Conflict occurs only in situations when a person wants other group members

In social dominance theory, dominators should

Explain how having power alters the high-power person.

What is NOT a way in which low-power people react to high-power individuals?

The social dominance theory is defined as

What does research on group dynamics recommend to low-power group members to help them gain effectiveness?

In the conflict model of social influence, the power majority

Describe the social exchange theory of power.

What are group norms and why are they important?

Group Dynamics

Experiential Learning

Group Goals, Social Interdependence,and Trust

Communication Within Groups

Leadership

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