Question 1

Networking groups always utilize face-to-face communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Identify the five phases of group development named by psychologist Bruce Tuckman and note which comes first in group formation.

Accepted Answer

The five phases are forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning; groups begin by forming, or seeking direction about the group's task and procedures.

Question 3

The purpose of support groups is to help run an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A leader who focuses on getting the job done, keeps members on track, and follows a strict agenda is identified as:

Accepted Answer

A) A socioemotional leader 
B) A team leader 
C) A task leader 
D) A motivational leader 
A) A socioemotional leader 
B) A team leader 
C) A task leader 
D) A motivational leader

Question 5

Group communication that returns the group to its task or purpose after the group has gotten off track is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) Counteractive communication 
B) Disruptive communication 
C) Promotive communication 
D) Analytic communication 
A) Counteractive communication 
B) Disruptive communication 
C) Promotive communication 
D) Analytic communication

Question 6

Provide a definition of a group consistent with the definition given in Chapter 7.

Accepted Answer

According to your text's authors, a grou

Question 7

Gouran and Hirokawa's functional theory of group decision-making suggests group should begin by:

Accepted Answer

A) Developing an action plan to implement the solution they choose 
B) Evaluating solutions 
C) Generating solutions 
D) Defining the problem 
A) Developing an action plan to implement the solution they choose 
B) Evaluating solutions 
C) Generating solutions 
D) Defining the problem

Question 8

Certain types of groups are less structured and formal than others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A formal group is distinguished from other types of groups because it:

Accepted Answer

A) Focuses on advising, comforting, raising consciousness on issues 
B) Evaluates or creates new concepts or products 
C) Produces a best solution for a problem 
D) Helps to run an organization 
A) Focuses on advising, comforting, raising consciousness on issues 
B) Evaluates or creates new concepts or products 
C) Produces a best solution for a problem 
D) Helps to run an organization

Question 10

Irving Janis identified groupthink as a phenomenon that occurs in groups that are:

Accepted Answer

A) More concerned with making good decisions than with getting along 
B) Equally concerned with making good decisions and getting along 
C) More concerned with getting along than with making good decisions 
D) More concerned with making good decisions than making money 
A) More concerned with making good decisions than with getting along 
B) Equally concerned with making good decisions and getting along 
C) More concerned with getting along than with making good decisions 
D) More concerned with making good decisions than making money

Question 11

A creative group is distinguished from other types of groups because it:

Accepted Answer

A) Focuses on advising, comforting, raising consciousness on issues 
B) Evaluates or creates new concepts or products 
C) Produces a best solution for a problem 
D) Builds or sustains relationships 
A) Focuses on advising, comforting, raising consciousness on issues 
B) Evaluates or creates new concepts or products 
C) Produces a best solution for a problem 
D) Builds or sustains relationships

Question 12

An advisory group is distinguished from other types of groups because it:

Accepted Answer

A) Focuses on advising, comforting, raising consciousness on issues 
B) Evaluates or creates new concepts or products 
C) Produces a best solution for a problem 
D) Builds or sustains relationships 
A) Focuses on advising, comforting, raising consciousness on issues 
B) Evaluates or creates new concepts or products 
C) Produces a best solution for a problem 
D) Builds or sustains relationships

Question 13

Small groups have little impact on our everyday lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Communication in a group must always be formal in nature and must always involve all group members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Cohesiveness, or the ability of group members to work in unison, is:

Accepted Answer

A) Always desirable in a group 
B) Desirable if it does not lead to groupthink 
C) Desirable if it helps members create romantic relationships 
D) Never desirable in a group 
A) Always desirable in a group 
B) Desirable if it does not lead to groupthink 
C) Desirable if it helps members create romantic relationships 
D) Never desirable in a group

Question 16

A group's culture is reflected in its members':

Accepted Answer

A) Intrapsychic communication 
B) Language and special terms 
C) Individual values 
D) Task 
A) Intrapsychic communication 
B) Language and special terms 
C) Individual values 
D) Task

Question 17

Group communication that helps keep people on track and moving forward is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) Counteractive communication 
B) Disruptive communication 
C) Promotive communication 
D) Analytic communication 
A) Counteractive communication 
B) Disruptive communication 
C) Promotive communication 
D) Analytic communication

Question 18

Distinguish between primary and secondary groups and explain the characteristics of each.

Accepted Answer

Primary groups share close personal rela

Question 19

Explain the similarity and difference between formal and advisory groups.

Accepted Answer

Although both types of groups are task-o

Question 20

A leader who pays attention to members' feelings, comfort, and satisfaction with outcomes is identified as:

Accepted Answer

A) A socioemotional leader 
B) A team leader 
C) A task leader 
D) A motivational leader 
A) A socioemotional leader 
B) A team leader 
C) A task leader 
D) A motivational leader

Networking groups always utilize face-to-face communication.

Identify the five phases of group development named by psychologist Bruce Tuckman and note which comes first in group formation.

The purpose of support groups is to help run an organization.

A leader who focuses on getting the job done, keeps members on track, and follows a strict agenda is identified as:

Group communication that returns the group to its task or purpose after the group has gotten off track is referred to as:

Provide a definition of a group consistent with the definition given in Chapter 7.

Gouran and Hirokawa's functional theory of group decision-making suggests group should begin by:

Certain types of groups are less structured and formal than others.

A formal group is distinguished from other types of groups because it:

Irving Janis identified groupthink as a phenomenon that occurs in groups that are:

A creative group is distinguished from other types of groups because it:

An advisory group is distinguished from other types of groups because it:

Small groups have little impact on our everyday lives.

Communication in a group must always be formal in nature and must always involve all group members.

Cohesiveness, or the ability of group members to work in unison, is:

A group's culture is reflected in its members':

Group communication that helps keep people on track and moving forward is referred to as:

Distinguish between primary and secondary groups and explain the characteristics of each.

Explain the similarity and difference between formal and advisory groups.

A leader who pays attention to members' feelings, comfort, and satisfaction with outcomes is identified as:

An Overview of Communication

Histories and Contexts of Communication

Identities, Perceptions, and Communication

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Culture and Communication

Listening

Groups and Leaders

Communication in the Workplace

Technology and Media in Everyday Life

Interviewing

Preparing for a Presentation

Developing a Presentation

Giving Informative and Persuasive Talks

Delivering a Presentation

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Exam 8: Personal Relationships

Networking groups always utilize face-to-face communication.

Identify the five phases of group development named by psychologist Bruce Tuckman and note which comes first in group formation.

The purpose of support groups is to help run an organization.

A leader who focuses on getting the job done, keeps members on track, and follows a strict agenda is identified as:

Group communication that returns the group to its task or purpose after the group has gotten off track is referred to as:

Provide a definition of a group consistent with the definition given in Chapter 7.

Gouran and Hirokawa's functional theory of group decision-making suggests group should begin by:

Certain types of groups are less structured and formal than others.

A formal group is distinguished from other types of groups because it:

Irving Janis identified groupthink as a phenomenon that occurs in groups that are:

A creative group is distinguished from other types of groups because it:

An advisory group is distinguished from other types of groups because it:

Small groups have little impact on our everyday lives.

Communication in a group must always be formal in nature and must always involve all group members.

Cohesiveness, or the ability of group members to work in unison, is:

A group's culture is reflected in its members':

Group communication that helps keep people on track and moving forward is referred to as:

Distinguish between primary and secondary groups and explain the characteristics of each.

Explain the similarity and difference between formal and advisory groups.

A leader who pays attention to members' feelings, comfort, and satisfaction with outcomes is identified as:

An Overview of Communication

Histories and Contexts of Communication

Identities, Perceptions, and Communication

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Culture and Communication

Listening

Groups and Leaders

Communication in the Workplace

Technology and Media in Everyday Life

Interviewing

Preparing for a Presentation

Developing a Presentation

Giving Informative and Persuasive Talks

Delivering a Presentation

Filters