Question 1

The process of controversy is important for a democracy because

Accepted Answer

A)  A democracy is the only political system where controversy is allowed 
B)  Truth is most likely to emerge with free and open discussion 
C)  Most people disagree with political decisions 
D)  The minority can overwhelm the majority 
A)  A democracy is the only political system where controversy is allowed 
B)  Truth is most likely to emerge with free and open discussion 
C)  Most people disagree with political decisions 
D)  The minority can overwhelm the majority

Question 2

In controversy, members critically analyze one another's positions in order to

Accepted Answer

A)  Win the controversy for their side 
B)  Refute them 
C)  Determine weaknesses and strengths 
D)  Reduce conflict 
A)  Win the controversy for their side 
B)  Refute them 
C)  Determine weaknesses and strengths 
D)  Reduce conflict

Question 3

Paying attention to the ideas of other in important in brainstorming because

Accepted Answer

A)  It keeps the group from repeating rejected ideas 
B)  It allows the minority to include their ideas 
C)  It activates low-accessible ideas 
D)  It makes no difference 
A)  It keeps the group from repeating rejected ideas 
B)  It allows the minority to include their ideas 
C)  It activates low-accessible ideas 
D)  It makes no difference

Question 4

The greater the cooperative elements and the lesser the competitive elements, the more constructive the conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Brainstorming is more effective in a group than when individuals brainstorm on their own.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Rational argument requires group members to

Accepted Answer

A)  Change their minds based on logical arguments 
B)  Use logic to refute ideas that they did not have 
C)  Make conclusions early in the process 
D)  Integrate ideas to include everyone's initial position 
A)  Change their minds based on logical arguments 
B)  Use logic to refute ideas that they did not have 
C)  Make conclusions early in the process 
D)  Integrate ideas to include everyone's initial position

Question 7

Controversy occurs when two sides disagree with each other's ideas and opinions and ask a mediator to determine who is right.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Perspective-taking means

Accepted Answer

A)  Looking at the issue from a disinterested third person perspective 
B)  Looking at the issue from the other person's perspective 
C)  Looking at all the reasons in favor of your perspective 
D)  Taking the ideas of the other side and integrating them into your side 
A)  Looking at the issue from a disinterested third person perspective 
B)  Looking at the issue from the other person's perspective 
C)  Looking at all the reasons in favor of your perspective 
D)  Taking the ideas of the other side and integrating them into your side

Question 9

The purpose of having group members engage in controversy is to

Accepted Answer

A)  Help the stronger arguers determine the group's decision 
B)  Help the weaker arguers have their say 
C)  Find a position all members can implement 
D)  Keep harmony among group members 
A)  Help the stronger arguers determine the group's decision 
B)  Help the weaker arguers have their say 
C)  Find a position all members can implement 
D)  Keep harmony among group members

Question 10

Minority influence occurs when members in the minority

Accepted Answer

A)  Silence nonconformists 
B)  Go along with the majority opinion 
C)  Create a sub-group of dissenters 
D)  Persuade members of the majority to agree with them 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Silence nonconformists 
B)  Go along with the majority opinion 
C)  Create a sub-group of dissenters 
D)  Persuade members of the majority to agree with them 
E)  All of the above

Question 11

An important requirement for creative problem solving is

Accepted Answer

A)  Freewheeling members 
B)  Open-minded members 
C)  Evaluating members 
D)  Homogeneous members 
A)  Freewheeling members 
B)  Open-minded members 
C)  Evaluating members 
D)  Homogeneous members

Question 12

Explain the process (steps) of controversy.

Accepted Answer

Controversy typically begins with the em

Question 13

Controversy is constructive when there is

Accepted Answer

A)  Members realize their first answer is probably the right answer 
B)  Members seek to compromise among ideas 
C)  The smartest member's ideas are adopted 
D)  Members have time to reflect on the ideas and perspectives 
A)  Members realize their first answer is probably the right answer 
B)  Members seek to compromise among ideas 
C)  The smartest member's ideas are adopted 
D)  Members have time to reflect on the ideas and perspectives

Question 14

Roberto and Alicia disagree on a topic important to each of them. To strengthen their relationship they should engage in

Accepted Answer

A)  Debate 
B)  Concurrence Seeking 
C)  Controversy 
D)  Agreeing to disagree 
A)  Debate 
B)  Concurrence Seeking 
C)  Controversy 
D)  Agreeing to disagree

Question 15

The process which brings the most open-minded to opposing views is

Accepted Answer

A)  Debate 
B)  Controversy 
C)  Concurrence-seeking 
D)  Individualistic decision-making 
A)  Debate 
B)  Controversy 
C)  Concurrence-seeking 
D)  Individualistic decision-making

Question 16

Why is a cooperative context important for the success of a controversy?

Accepted Answer

A cooperative context is important for t

Question 17

Explain how the process of controversy leads to better thinking.

Accepted Answer

Controversy can lead to better thinking

Question 18

When individuals in a controversy are confronted by different ideas and conclusions, they

Accepted Answer

A)  Develop epistemic curiosity 
B)  Become more close-minded 
C)  Bond with those who agree with them 
D)  Become disinterested in the process 
A)  Develop epistemic curiosity 
B)  Become more close-minded 
C)  Bond with those who agree with them 
D)  Become disinterested in the process

Question 19

Controversy has been found to diminish good relationships among those involved in the controversy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In controversy, when a decision is made, the controversy ends and participants commit themselves to a common course of action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The process of controversy is important for a democracy because

In controversy, members critically analyze one another's positions in order to

Paying attention to the ideas of other in important in brainstorming because

The greater the cooperative elements and the lesser the competitive elements, the more constructive the conflict.

Brainstorming is more effective in a group than when individuals brainstorm on their own.

Rational argument requires group members to

Controversy occurs when two sides disagree with each other's ideas and opinions and ask a mediator to determine who is right.

Perspective-taking means

The purpose of having group members engage in controversy is to

Minority influence occurs when members in the minority

An important requirement for creative problem solving is

Explain the process (steps) of controversy.

Controversy is constructive when there is

Roberto and Alicia disagree on a topic important to each of them. To strengthen their relationship they should engage in

The process which brings the most open-minded to opposing views is

Why is a cooperative context important for the success of a controversy?

Explain how the process of controversy leads to better thinking.

When individuals in a controversy are confronted by different ideas and conclusions, they

Controversy has been found to diminish good relationships among those involved in the controversy.

In controversy, when a decision is made, the controversy ends and participants commit themselves to a common course of action.

Group Dynamics

Experiential Learning

Group Goals, Social Interdependence,and Trust

Communication Within Groups

Leadership

Using Power

Decision Making

Managing Conflicts of Interest

Valuing Diversity

Cooperative Learning in the Classroom

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Team Development, Team Training

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Exam 8: Controversy and Creativity

The process of controversy is important for a democracy because

In controversy, members critically analyze one another's positions in order to

Paying attention to the ideas of other in important in brainstorming because

The greater the cooperative elements and the lesser the competitive elements, the more constructive the conflict.

Brainstorming is more effective in a group than when individuals brainstorm on their own.

Rational argument requires group members to

Controversy occurs when two sides disagree with each other's ideas and opinions and ask a mediator to determine who is right.

Perspective-taking means

The purpose of having group members engage in controversy is to

Minority influence occurs when members in the minority

An important requirement for creative problem solving is

Explain the process (steps) of controversy.

Controversy is constructive when there is

Roberto and Alicia disagree on a topic important to each of them. To strengthen their relationship they should engage in

The process which brings the most open-minded to opposing views is

Why is a cooperative context important for the success of a controversy?

Explain how the process of controversy leads to better thinking.

When individuals in a controversy are confronted by different ideas and conclusions, they

Controversy has been found to diminish good relationships among those involved in the controversy.

In controversy, when a decision is made, the controversy ends and participants commit themselves to a common course of action.

Group Dynamics

Experiential Learning

Group Goals, Social Interdependence,and Trust

Communication Within Groups

Leadership

Using Power

Decision Making

Managing Conflicts of Interest

Valuing Diversity

Cooperative Learning in the Classroom

Leading Growth and Counseling Groups

Team Development, Team Training

Filters