Question 1

Thomas believes that a group is cohesive when it is marked by strong positive bonds of affection between members of a group.Thomas considers cohesion to be

Accepted Answer

A) a multidimensional construct. 
B) group unity. 
C) entitativity. 
D) teamwork. 
E) a form of attraction. 
A) a multidimensional construct. 
B) group unity. 
C) entitativity. 
D) teamwork. 
E) a form of attraction.

Question 2

The group is high in ___ cohesion,for it gives members a feeling of belongingness,"weness," and inclusion.

Accepted Answer

A) attraction 
B) social 
C) collective 
D) task 
E) associative 
A) attraction 
B) social 
C) collective 
D) task 
E) associative

Question 3

Compare these five bases of cohesion: social cohesion,task cohesion,collective,emotional,and structural cohesion.

Accepted Answer

Social cohesion refers to the bonds and

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Hazing is illegal in most states. 
B) Groups that use positive forms of team-building are more cohesive than ones that use aversive methods to haze new members. 
C) Despite attempts to control hazing,many college students are killed or injured in hazing incidents each year. 
D) Many groups believe that hazing is the best way to increase new members' commitment to their group. 
E) All the statements listed are true. 
A) Hazing is illegal in most states. 
B) Groups that use positive forms of team-building are more cohesive than ones that use aversive methods to haze new members. 
C) Despite attempts to control hazing,many college students are killed or injured in hazing incidents each year. 
D) Many groups believe that hazing is the best way to increase new members' commitment to their group. 
E) All the statements listed are true.

Question 5

If hazing increases an individual's investment in the group,it can increase loyalty to the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which is one of the stages of development identified by Tuckman?

Accepted Answer

A) forming 
B) conforming 
C) reforming 
D) de-forming 
A) forming 
B) conforming 
C) reforming 
D) de-forming

Question 7

A campus group that was trying to prevent hazing discussed its options for several years.However,when a student died from hazing,the group became more unified and productive,and eventually it changed the campus's attitude toward hazing.The task force's development is MOST consistent with a ___ model.

Accepted Answer

A) hierarchical phase 
B) successive-stage 
C) cyclical 
D) balance 
E) punctuated equilibrium 
A) hierarchical phase 
B) successive-stage 
C) cyclical 
D) balance 
E) punctuated equilibrium

Question 8

If a group is to succeed,it is important that it does not enter a stage of conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Cohesiveness is such a complex concept that it cannot be defined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Aronson and Mills study of severity of initiation supported ___ theory by finding that increased costs lead to increased liking for the group.

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive dissonance 
B) cohesion 
C) evolutionary 
D) social exchange 
E) network 
A) cognitive dissonance 
B) cohesion 
C) evolutionary 
D) social exchange 
E) network

Question 11

Cohesiveness can be measured by

Accepted Answer

A) observing how well teams work together. 
B) noting how frequently people use plural rather than singular pronouns. 
C) sociometry. 
D) using self-report scales such as the Group Attitude Scale. 
E) using any of the methods listed here. 
A) observing how well teams work together. 
B) noting how frequently people use plural rather than singular pronouns. 
C) sociometry. 
D) using self-report scales such as the Group Attitude Scale. 
E) using any of the methods listed here.

Question 12

People in a group are nervous,very quiet,and overly polite because they have only just met one another.The group is

Accepted Answer

A) not yet officially a group. 
B) experiencing conflict. 
C) in the forming,or orientation,stage. 
D) in the task-performance stage. 
E) in the individual-collective stage. 
A) not yet officially a group. 
B) experiencing conflict. 
C) in the forming,or orientation,stage. 
D) in the task-performance stage. 
E) in the individual-collective stage.

Question 13

Equifinality,in systems theory,is the potential to reach a given end state through any one of number of means.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain why you agree with or disagree with the following statement: "Conflict is destructive to groups and should be avoided if possible."

Accepted Answer

I agree with the statement that conflict

Question 15

The systems theory concept of equifinality suggests

Accepted Answer

A) cohesion cannot be defined. 
B) cohesion influences outcome,but not process. 
C) cohesion is influenced by a recursive feedback process. 
D) a group's cohesion can be traced back to one or more causes. 
E) a group is more than the sum of its parts. 
A) cohesion cannot be defined. 
B) cohesion influences outcome,but not process. 
C) cohesion is influenced by a recursive feedback process. 
D) a group's cohesion can be traced back to one or more causes. 
E) a group is more than the sum of its parts.

Question 16

Several experts who study group development believe that

Accepted Answer

A) conflict is destructive to groups and should be avoided if possible. 
B) conflict usually only yields positive effects. 
C) conflict is a normal and necessary part of group interaction. 
D) groups must learn to avoid conflict. 
A) conflict is destructive to groups and should be avoided if possible. 
B) conflict usually only yields positive effects. 
C) conflict is a normal and necessary part of group interaction. 
D) groups must learn to avoid conflict.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Cohesive groups are superior to noncohesive groups. 
B) Cohesive groups invariably outperform noncohesive groups. 
C) Members of cohesive groups are more satisfied with membership,but they are more likely to leave the group. 
D) Cohesive groups avoid the conflict stage of group development. 
E) Cohesiveness intensifies group processes. 
A) Cohesive groups are superior to noncohesive groups. 
B) Cohesive groups invariably outperform noncohesive groups. 
C) Members of cohesive groups are more satisfied with membership,but they are more likely to leave the group. 
D) Cohesive groups avoid the conflict stage of group development. 
E) Cohesiveness intensifies group processes.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Cohesive combat groups act as a buffer against a form of combat fatigue known as the "old sergeant's syndrome." 
B) Cohesive groups are more supportive of their members,and hence are more tolerant when a member disagrees with the group. 
C) Members of cohesive groups,because they focus on friendship,are less productive than work-focused groups. 
D) Group success leads to increases in cohesiveness. 
E) All the options listed are true. 
A) Cohesive combat groups act as a buffer against a form of combat fatigue known as the "old sergeant's syndrome." 
B) Cohesive groups are more supportive of their members,and hence are more tolerant when a member disagrees with the group. 
C) Members of cohesive groups,because they focus on friendship,are less productive than work-focused groups. 
D) Group success leads to increases in cohesiveness. 
E) All the options listed are true.

Question 19

Cohesion enhances group performance when

Accepted Answer

A) it increases tolerance for other members' shortcomings. 
B) the norms of the group support high rates of productivity. 
C) groups are working on cognitive,rather than physical,tasks. 
D) leaders expect more from cohesive groups. 
E) based on attraction rather than task commitment. 
A) it increases tolerance for other members' shortcomings. 
B) the norms of the group support high rates of productivity. 
C) groups are working on cognitive,rather than physical,tasks. 
D) leaders expect more from cohesive groups. 
E) based on attraction rather than task commitment.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Cohesive groups tend to be less structured in comparison to non-cohesive groups. 
B) Certain types of group structures are associated with higher levels of cohesiveness. 
C) Groups with highly unified subgroups tend to be more cohesive than groups without subgroups. 
D) Stratified groups tend to be more cohesive than groups with extended and mutual ties among all members. 
A) Cohesive groups tend to be less structured in comparison to non-cohesive groups. 
B) Certain types of group structures are associated with higher levels of cohesiveness. 
C) Groups with highly unified subgroups tend to be more cohesive than groups without subgroups. 
D) Stratified groups tend to be more cohesive than groups with extended and mutual ties among all members.

Thomas believes that a group is cohesive when it is marked by strong positive bonds of affection between members of a group.Thomas considers cohesion to be

The group is high in ___ cohesion,for it gives members a feeling of belongingness,"weness," and inclusion.

Compare these five bases of cohesion: social cohesion,task cohesion,collective,emotional,and structural cohesion.

Which of the following statements is true?

If hazing increases an individual's investment in the group,it can increase loyalty to the group.

Which is one of the stages of development identified by Tuckman?

If a group is to succeed,it is important that it does not enter a stage of conflict.

Cohesiveness is such a complex concept that it cannot be defined.

The Aronson and Mills study of severity of initiation supported ___ theory by finding that increased costs lead to increased liking for the group.

Cohesiveness can be measured by

People in a group are nervous,very quiet,and overly polite because they have only just met one another.The group is

Equifinality,in systems theory,is the potential to reach a given end state through any one of number of means.

Explain why you agree with or disagree with the following statement: "Conflict is destructive to groups and should be avoided if possible."

The systems theory concept of equifinality suggests

Several experts who study group development believe that

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Which of the following statements is true?

Cohesion enhances group performance when

Which of the following statements is true?

An Introduction to Group Dynamics

Studying Groups

Inclusion and Identity

Formation

Structure

Influence

Power

Leadership

Performance

Teams

Decision Making

Conflict

Intergroup Relations

Groups in Context

Growth and Change

Crowds and Collectives

Filters

Exam 5: Cohesion and Development

Thomas believes that a group is cohesive when it is marked by strong positive bonds of affection between members of a group.Thomas considers cohesion to be

The group is high in ___ cohesion,for it gives members a feeling of belongingness,"weness," and inclusion.

Compare these five bases of cohesion: social cohesion,task cohesion,collective,emotional,and structural cohesion.

Which of the following statements is true?

If hazing increases an individual's investment in the group,it can increase loyalty to the group.

Which is one of the stages of development identified by Tuckman?

If a group is to succeed,it is important that it does not enter a stage of conflict.

Cohesiveness is such a complex concept that it cannot be defined.

The Aronson and Mills study of severity of initiation supported ___ theory by finding that increased costs lead to increased liking for the group.

Cohesiveness can be measured by

People in a group are nervous,very quiet,and overly polite because they have only just met one another.The group is

Equifinality,in systems theory,is the potential to reach a given end state through any one of number of means.

Explain why you agree with or disagree with the following statement: "Conflict is destructive to groups and should be avoided if possible."

The systems theory concept of equifinality suggests

Several experts who study group development believe that

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Which of the following statements is true?

Cohesion enhances group performance when

Which of the following statements is true?

An Introduction to Group Dynamics

Studying Groups

Inclusion and Identity

Formation

Structure

Influence

Power

Leadership

Performance

Teams

Decision Making

Conflict

Intergroup Relations

Groups in Context

Growth and Change

Crowds and Collectives

Filters