Question 1

Describe the conceptual model of group cohesion.

Accepted Answer

The conceptual model of cohesion develop

Question 2

Cohesion develops differently in exercise groups. It has been found that

Accepted Answer

A)  task and social cohesion remain stable over time. 
B)  task cohesion remains stable, but social cohesion changes. 
C)  task cohesion changes, but social cohesion remains stable. 
D)  task and social cohesion change over time. 
E)  task cohesion increases, while cohesion decreases. 
A)  task and social cohesion remain stable over time. 
B)  task cohesion remains stable, but social cohesion changes. 
C)  task cohesion changes, but social cohesion remains stable. 
D)  task and social cohesion change over time. 
E)  task cohesion increases, while cohesion decreases.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  team structure 
B)  team environment 
C)  team togetherness 
D)  team processes 
E)  distinctiveness 
A)  team structure 
B)  team environment 
C)  team togetherness 
D)  team processes 
E)  distinctiveness

Question 4

Identify and briefly describe the four key characteristics of team cohesion as defined by Carron and Eys (2012).

Accepted Answer

1. Dynamic not static. This characterist

Question 5

Distinguish between the terms group dynamics and assembly effect.

Accepted Answer

Group dynamics focuses on gaining knowle

Question 6

Research examining cohesion in different settings has found that

Accepted Answer

A)  setting does not affect cohesion. 
B)  greater task cohesion was reported by exercise adherers in private clubs. 
C)  greater task cohesion was reported by exercise adherers in university settings. 
D)  setting only affected cohesion with more established teams. 
E)  setting only affected cohesion when the outcomes were important. 
A)  setting does not affect cohesion. 
B)  greater task cohesion was reported by exercise adherers in private clubs. 
C)  greater task cohesion was reported by exercise adherers in university settings. 
D)  setting only affected cohesion with more established teams. 
E)  setting only affected cohesion when the outcomes were important.

Question 7

A curling team that stays together because members make each other laugh and feel comfortable is displaying which characteristic of cohesion?

Accepted Answer

A)  dynamic 
B)  multi-dimensional 
C)  instrumental 
D)  social 
E)  task 
A)  dynamic 
B)  multi-dimensional 
C)  instrumental 
D)  social 
E)  task

Question 8

Results from studies examining the cohesion-performance relationship have revealed that

Accepted Answer

A)  the relationship is strongest for social cohesion. 
B)  the relationship is strongest in laboratory groups. 
C)  the relationship is weakest in sport groups. 
D)  a small positive relationship exists. 
E)  no relationship exists. 
A)  the relationship is strongest for social cohesion. 
B)  the relationship is strongest in laboratory groups. 
C)  the relationship is weakest in sport groups. 
D)  a small positive relationship exists. 
E)  no relationship exists.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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)  multi-dimensional 
C)  instrumental 
D)  affective 
E)  encompassing 
A)  dynamic 
B)  multi-dimensional 
C)  instrumental 
D)  affective 
E)  encompassing

Question 11

Which style of sport leadership assessed through the LSS is best suited for developing cohesion?

Accepted Answer

There are two styles of leadership that

Question 12

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 13

Which group process is NOT associated with team effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  aggregation 
B)  communication 
C)  cohesion 
D)  decision-making 
E)  team chemistry 
A)  aggregation 
B)  communication 
C)  cohesion 
D)  decision-making 
E)  team chemistry

Question 14

Cohesion is related to a wide range of adherence measures, including lateness, attendance, and dropout behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Describe the conceptual model of group cohesion.

Cohesion develops differently in exercise groups. It has been found that

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

Identify and briefly describe the four key characteristics of team cohesion as defined by Carron and Eys (2012).

Distinguish between the terms group dynamics and assembly effect.

Research examining cohesion in different settings has found that

A curling team that stays together because members make each other laugh and feel comfortable is displaying which characteristic of cohesion?

Results from studies examining the cohesion-performance relationship have revealed that

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

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?

Which style of sport leadership assessed through the LSS is best suited for developing cohesion?

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

Which group process is NOT associated with team effectiveness?

Cohesion is related to a wide range of adherence measures, including lateness, attendance, and dropout behaviour.

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Exam 9: Group Cohesion in Sport and Exercise

Describe the conceptual model of group cohesion.

Cohesion develops differently in exercise groups. It has been found that

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

Identify and briefly describe the four key characteristics of team cohesion as defined by Carron and Eys (2012).

Distinguish between the terms group dynamics and assembly effect.

Research examining cohesion in different settings has found that

A curling team that stays together because members make each other laugh and feel comfortable is displaying which characteristic of cohesion?

Results from studies examining the cohesion-performance relationship have revealed that

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

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?

Which style of sport leadership assessed through the LSS is best suited for developing cohesion?

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

Which group process is NOT associated with team effectiveness?

Cohesion is related to a wide range of adherence measures, including lateness, attendance, and dropout behaviour.

Introducing Sport and Exercise Psychology

Personality in Sport and Exercise

Motivation and Behavioural Change

Stress, Emotion, and Coping in Sport and Exercise

Anxiety in Sport and Exercise

Aggression and Moral Behaviour in Sport

Sport Psychology Interventions

Leadership in Sport and Exercise

Youth Involvement and Positive Development in Sport

Coaching Psychology

Aging and Involvement in Sport and Physical Activity

Physical Activity and Mental Health

Body Image in Sport and Exercise

Physical Activity Interventions

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