Question 1

Which one of the following is NOT a key characteristic of cohesion?

Accepted Answer

A) Dynamic 
B) Affective 
C) Instrumental 
D) Multi- dimensional 
E) Consistent 
A) Dynamic 
B) Affective 
C) Instrumental 
D) Multi- dimensional 
E) Consistent E

Question 2

An exercise- class instructor who has the class make up a group name is using which factor in the group environment category to enhance cohesion?

Accepted Answer

A) Group norms 
B) Distinctiveness 
C) Individual positions 
D) Interaction and communication 
E) Sacrifices 
A) Group norms 
B) Distinctiveness 
C) Individual positions 
D) Interaction and communication 
E) Sacrifices B

Question 3

A hockey team whose members have been drawn to the team in early stages because it is very task oriented but eventually decide to stay with the group because they have all become good friends is demonstrating which characteristic of cohesion?

Accepted Answer

A) Dynamic 
B) Encompassing 
C) Affective 
D) Multi- dimensional 
E) Instrumental 
A) Dynamic 
B) Encompassing 
C) Affective 
D) Multi- dimensional 
E) Instrumental A

Question 4

If you wanted to increase the cohesiveness of a soccer team,you might consider:

Accepted Answer

A) only allowing friends to join. 
B) keeping the number of members on the team low. 
C) have the coach become friends with the players. 
D) encourage members to have personal goals. 
E) Both B and C 
A) only allowing friends to join. 
B) keeping the number of members on the team low. 
C) have the coach become friends with the players. 
D) encourage members to have personal goals. 
E) Both B and C

Question 5

Why is it important to understand group behaviour in the sport setting?

Accepted Answer

Attempting to understand group behaviour

Question 6

A volleyball coach who allows athletes to have some participation in decisions relating to team goals is demonstrating which leadership correlate of group cohesion?

Accepted Answer

A) Individual effort 
B) Team building 
C) Collective efficacy 
D) Leader's behaviour 
E) Leader's decision style 
A) Individual effort 
B) Team building 
C) Collective efficacy 
D) Leader's behaviour 
E) Leader's decision style

Question 7

Cohesion has moved from being viewed as a multi- dimensional construct to being viewed as a unidimensional construct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Role clarity and acceptance are examples of which type of team- building principle?

Accepted Answer

A) Team environment 
B) Team processes 
C) Team structure 
D) Team togetherness 
E) Distinctiveness 
A) Team environment 
B) Team processes 
C) Team structure 
D) Team togetherness 
E) Distinctiveness

Question 9

The term assembly effect refers to variations in group behaviour that are a function of the particular combinations of individual in a group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A lacrosse player who remarks to a teammate before a big game that she may not play well because she was up all night with a cold is demonstrating which personal correlate of group cohesion?

Accepted Answer

A) Individual sacrifice 
B) Self- handicapping 
C) Psychological momentum 
D) Social loafing 
E) Individual effort 
A) Individual sacrifice 
B) Self- handicapping 
C) Psychological momentum 
D) Social loafing 
E) Individual effort

Question 11

A softball team that stays together to maintain lifelong friendship is demonstrating which characteristic of cohesion?

Accepted Answer

A) Affective 
B) Task 
C) Instrumental 
D) Multi- dimensional 
E) Dynamic 
A) Affective 
B) Task 
C) Instrumental 
D) Multi- dimensional 
E) Dynamic

Question 12

An exercise leader whose enthusiasm increases the group's cohesion,which then increases how hard the member's work,is demonstrating cohesion as a:

Accepted Answer

A) mediator. 
B) secondary outcome. 
C) moderator. 
D) strategy. 
E) confounder. 
A) mediator. 
B) secondary outcome. 
C) moderator. 
D) strategy. 
E) confounder.

Question 13

Which one of the following is a sports- specific questionnaire that has been developed to assess cohesion?

Accepted Answer

A) Physical Activity Questionnaire 
B) Leadership Scale for Sports 
C) Collective- efficacy Questionnaire 
D) Group Environment Questionnaire 
E) Social Support Questionnaire 
A) Physical Activity Questionnaire 
B) Leadership Scale for Sports 
C) Collective- efficacy Questionnaire 
D) Group Environment Questionnaire 
E) Social Support Questionnaire

Question 14

Distinguish between the terms group dynamics and assembly effect.

Accepted Answer

Group dynamics focuses on gaining knowle

Question 15

To make decisions using the principle of equal participation and equal power describes majority rule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Elite ringette players who indicated that they would play with their team the next season if they perceived that their team was high in social cohesiveness,regardless of where their team ended up in the final league standings,are demonstrating which personal correlate of group cohesion?

Accepted Answer

A) Compatibility 
B) Individual effort 
C) Individual sacrifice 
D) Individual adherence 
E) Collective efficacy 
A) Compatibility 
B) Individual effort 
C) Individual sacrifice 
D) Individual adherence 
E) Collective efficacy

Question 17

Social cohesion refers to the orientation toward achieving the group's objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Cohesion works equally well in adherence and compliance situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Hazing is a good technique for increasing cohesion within a sport team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe the conceptual model of group cohesion.

Accepted Answer

portrays cohesion as a multi- dimensiona

Which one of the following is NOT a key characteristic of cohesion?

An exercise- class instructor who has the class make up a group name is using which factor in the group environment category to enhance cohesion?

A hockey team whose members have been drawn to the team in early stages because it is very task oriented but eventually decide to stay with the group because they have all become good friends is demonstrating which characteristic of cohesion?

If you wanted to increase the cohesiveness of a soccer team,you might consider:

Why is it important to understand group behaviour in the sport setting?

A volleyball coach who allows athletes to have some participation in decisions relating to team goals is demonstrating which leadership correlate of group cohesion?

Cohesion has moved from being viewed as a multi- dimensional construct to being viewed as a unidimensional construct.

Role clarity and acceptance are examples of which type of team- building principle?

The term assembly effect refers to variations in group behaviour that are a function of the particular combinations of individual in a group.

A lacrosse player who remarks to a teammate before a big game that she may not play well because she was up all night with a cold is demonstrating which personal correlate of group cohesion?

A softball team that stays together to maintain lifelong friendship is demonstrating which characteristic of cohesion?

An exercise leader whose enthusiasm increases the group's cohesion,which then increases how hard the member's work,is demonstrating cohesion as a:

Which one of the following is a sports- specific questionnaire that has been developed to assess cohesion?

Distinguish between the terms group dynamics and assembly effect.

To make decisions using the principle of equal participation and equal power describes majority rule.

Elite ringette players who indicated that they would play with their team the next season if they perceived that their team was high in social cohesiveness,regardless of where their team ended up in the final league standings,are demonstrating which personal correlate of group cohesion?

Social cohesion refers to the orientation toward achieving the group's objectives.

Cohesion works equally well in adherence and compliance situations.

Hazing is a good technique for increasing cohesion within a sport team.

Describe the conceptual model of group cohesion.

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Exam 7: Group Cohesion in Sport and Exercise

Which one of the following is NOT a key characteristic of cohesion?

An exercise- class instructor who has the class make up a group name is using which factor in the group environment category to enhance cohesion?

A hockey team whose members have been drawn to the team in early stages because it is very task oriented but eventually decide to stay with the group because they have all become good friends is demonstrating which characteristic of cohesion?

If you wanted to increase the cohesiveness of a soccer team,you might consider:

Why is it important to understand group behaviour in the sport setting?

A volleyball coach who allows athletes to have some participation in decisions relating to team goals is demonstrating which leadership correlate of group cohesion?

Cohesion has moved from being viewed as a multi- dimensional construct to being viewed as a unidimensional construct.

Role clarity and acceptance are examples of which type of team- building principle?

The term assembly effect refers to variations in group behaviour that are a function of the particular combinations of individual in a group.

A lacrosse player who remarks to a teammate before a big game that she may not play well because she was up all night with a cold is demonstrating which personal correlate of group cohesion?

A softball team that stays together to maintain lifelong friendship is demonstrating which characteristic of cohesion?

An exercise leader whose enthusiasm increases the group's cohesion,which then increases how hard the member's work,is demonstrating cohesion as a:

Which one of the following is a sports- specific questionnaire that has been developed to assess cohesion?

Distinguish between the terms group dynamics and assembly effect.

To make decisions using the principle of equal participation and equal power describes majority rule.

Elite ringette players who indicated that they would play with their team the next season if they perceived that their team was high in social cohesiveness,regardless of where their team ended up in the final league standings,are demonstrating which personal correlate of group cohesion?

Social cohesion refers to the orientation toward achieving the group's objectives.

Cohesion works equally well in adherence and compliance situations.

Hazing is a good technique for increasing cohesion within a sport team.

Describe the conceptual model of group cohesion.

Introducing Sport and Exercise Psychology

Research Perspectives in Sport and Exercise Psychology

Personality in Sport and Exercise

Motivation and Behavioural Change

Anxiety in Sport and Exercise

Stress and Coping in Sport and Exercise

Aggression and Moral Behaviour in Sport

Youth Involvement and Positive Development in Sport

Aging and Involvement in Sport and Physical Activity

Coaching Psychology

Exercise and Mental Health

Physical Activity Interventions

Sport Psychology Interventions

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