Question 1

During the storming stage of group development,groups primarily confront the conflict ↔ cohesion dialectic and the leadership ↔ followership dialectic..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The frustration and personality conflicts that occur in groups as members compete for acceptance and status are the source of primary tension..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

During the forming stage of Tuckman's Group Development Model,the group's most important job is to "orient itself to itself.".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which is the correct order for Tuckman's five group development stages?

Accepted Answer

A) Forming,storming,norming,performing,adjourning 
B) Forming,norming,performing,storming,adjourning 
C) Norming,forming,storming,performing,adjourning 
D) Norming,storming,performing,forming,adjourning 
E) Storming,norming,forming,performing,adjourning 
A) Forming,storming,norming,performing,adjourning 
B) Forming,norming,performing,storming,adjourning 
C) Norming,forming,storming,performing,adjourning 
D) Norming,storming,performing,forming,adjourning 
E) Storming,norming,forming,performing,adjourning

Question 5

In some groups,discriminatory norms exclude people because of race,gender,age,ethnicity,religion,or personal philosophy..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Constructive nonconformity occurs when a member resists a norm while still working to promote a group goal..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Because most members of a new group want to create a good first impression,they tend to be overly polite with one another during their initial meetings.They don't interrupt one another and avoid expressing strong opinions.These behaviors are characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A) dialectic tension. 
B) primary tension. 
C) secondary tension. 
D) tertiary tension. 
E) assimilation tension. 
A) dialectic tension. 
B) primary tension. 
C) secondary tension. 
D) tertiary tension. 
E) assimilation tension.

Question 8

Which of the following examples depicts an explicit norm?

Accepted Answer

A) Group members have learned to leave the seat nearest the door for their leader. 
B) Within a few days after working together in a newly formed committee,members begin using one another's first names. 
C) Ralph has started bringing extra copies of the group's agenda to the meeting for members who have forgotten theirs. 
D) Everyone abides by the "be on time; be out on time" rule set on the first day of the group meetings. 
E) After getting the "evil eye" from several members,Ruthie stops checking her smartphone during meetings. 
A) Group members have learned to leave the seat nearest the door for their leader. 
B) Within a few days after working together in a newly formed committee,members begin using one another's first names. 
C) Ralph has started bringing extra copies of the group's agenda to the meeting for members who have forgotten theirs. 
D) Everyone abides by the "be on time; be out on time" rule set on the first day of the group meetings. 
E) After getting the "evil eye" from several members,Ruthie stops checking her smartphone during meetings.

Question 9

In which of Tuckman's Group Development Stages do members disengage and relinquish responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

A) Performing 
B) Storming 
C) Adjourning 
D) Norming 
E) Forming 
A) Performing 
B) Storming 
C) Adjourning 
D) Norming 
E) Forming

Question 10

4During the preliminary phase of newcomer socialization,new members adjust to group expectations and assume needed roles..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

At all department staff meetings,the supervisor always sits at the head of the table.If group members know they should not take the seat at the head of the table even though they have not been told to avoid that seat,they are adhering to a(n)__.

Accepted Answer

A) conforming norm. 
B) implicit norm. 
C) deviant norm. 
D) explicit norm. 
E) inclusion norm. 
A) conforming norm. 
B) implicit norm. 
C) deviant norm. 
D) explicit norm. 
E) inclusion norm.

Question 12

Which of the following items identifies the category of norms that determines the quality and quantity of work expected from group members are called

Accepted Answer

A) interactive norms 
B) procedural norms 
C) status norms 
D) achievement norms 
E) implicit norms 
A) interactive norms 
B) procedural norms 
C) status norms 
D) achievement norms 
E) implicit norms

Question 13

Your text divides norms into four categories: interaction norms,procedural norms,status norms,and achievement norms..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

During the assimilation phrase of newcomer socialization,established members and newcomers blend into a comfortable state of working together to achieve a common goal..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When groups experience apathy,intrinsic motivators-such as a sense of meaningfulness and progress-are minimal or missing..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following items identifies the category of norms that specifies that all group decisions will be made by a majority vote?

Accepted Answer

A) status norms 
B) interaction norms 
C) achievement norms 
D) procedural norms 
E) inclusion norms 
A) status norms 
B) interaction norms 
C) achievement norms 
D) procedural norms 
E) inclusion norms

Question 17

During the norming stage of group development,groups primarily confront the conflict ↔ cohesion dialectic and the leadership ↔ followership dialectic..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following strategies is recommended as an effective method for dealing with destructive nonconformity in groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Pretend the member is not behaving inappropriately. 
B) Confront the disruptive member and try to modify his or her behavior. 
C) Avoid interacting with the group member. 
D) Adapt the structure of the group to the member's disruptive behavior. 
E) Ask for a third party to decide how to handle the member's disruptive behavior. 
A) Pretend the member is not behaving inappropriately. 
B) Confront the disruptive member and try to modify his or her behavior. 
C) Avoid interacting with the group member. 
D) Adapt the structure of the group to the member's disruptive behavior. 
E) Ask for a third party to decide how to handle the member's disruptive behavior.

Question 19

Some norms can work against a group and its goals..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In which of Tuckman's Group Development Stages do members resolve status conflicts and learn to work as a cohesive team?

Accepted Answer

A) Performing 
B) Storming 
C) Adjourning 
D) Norming 
E) Forming 
A) Performing 
B) Storming 
C) Adjourning 
D) Norming 
E) Forming

During the storming stage of group development,groups primarily confront the conflict ↔ cohesion dialectic and the leadership ↔ followership dialectic..

The frustration and personality conflicts that occur in groups as members compete for acceptance and status are the source of primary tension..

During the forming stage of Tuckman's Group Development Model,the group's most important job is to "orient itself to itself.".

Which is the correct order for Tuckman's five group development stages?

In some groups,discriminatory norms exclude people because of race,gender,age,ethnicity,religion,or personal philosophy..

Constructive nonconformity occurs when a member resists a norm while still working to promote a group goal..

Because most members of a new group want to create a good first impression,they tend to be overly polite with one another during their initial meetings.They don't interrupt one another and avoid expressing strong opinions.These behaviors are characteristic of

Which of the following examples depicts an explicit norm?

In which of Tuckman's Group Development Stages do members disengage and relinquish responsibilities?

4During the preliminary phase of newcomer socialization,new members adjust to group expectations and assume needed roles..

At all department staff meetings,the supervisor always sits at the head of the table.If group members know they should not take the seat at the head of the table even though they have not been told to avoid that seat,they are adhering to a(n)__.

Which of the following items identifies the category of norms that determines the quality and quantity of work expected from group members are called

Your text divides norms into four categories: interaction norms,procedural norms,status norms,and achievement norms..

During the assimilation phrase of newcomer socialization,established members and newcomers blend into a comfortable state of working together to achieve a common goal..

When groups experience apathy,intrinsic motivators-such as a sense of meaningfulness and progress-are minimal or missing..

Which of the following items identifies the category of norms that specifies that all group decisions will be made by a majority vote?

During the norming stage of group development,groups primarily confront the conflict ↔ cohesion dialectic and the leadership ↔ followership dialectic..

Which of the following strategies is recommended as an effective method for dealing with destructive nonconformity in groups?

Some norms can work against a group and its goals..

In which of Tuckman's Group Development Stages do members resolve status conflicts and learn to work as a cohesive team?

Introduction to Group Communication

Group Development

Group Member Participation

Diversity in Groups

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Groups

Listening and Responding in Groups

Conflict and Cohesion in Groups

Problem Solving in Groups

Critical Thinking and Argumentation in Groups

Planning and Conducting Meetings

Group Presentations

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Exam 5: Group Leadership

During the storming stage of group development,groups primarily confront the conflict ↔ cohesion dialectic and the leadership ↔ followership dialectic..

The frustration and personality conflicts that occur in groups as members compete for acceptance and status are the source of primary tension..

During the forming stage of Tuckman's Group Development Model,the group's most important job is to "orient itself to itself.".

Which is the correct order for Tuckman's five group development stages?

In some groups,discriminatory norms exclude people because of race,gender,age,ethnicity,religion,or personal philosophy..

Constructive nonconformity occurs when a member resists a norm while still working to promote a group goal..

Because most members of a new group want to create a good first impression,they tend to be overly polite with one another during their initial meetings.They don't interrupt one another and avoid expressing strong opinions.These behaviors are characteristic of

Which of the following examples depicts an explicit norm?

In which of Tuckman's Group Development Stages do members disengage and relinquish responsibilities?

4During the preliminary phase of newcomer socialization,new members adjust to group expectations and assume needed roles..

At all department staff meetings,the supervisor always sits at the head of the table.If group members know they should not take the seat at the head of the table even though they have not been told to avoid that seat,they are adhering to a(n)__.

Which of the following items identifies the category of norms that determines the quality and quantity of work expected from group members are called

Your text divides norms into four categories: interaction norms,procedural norms,status norms,and achievement norms..

During the assimilation phrase of newcomer socialization,established members and newcomers blend into a comfortable state of working together to achieve a common goal..

When groups experience apathy,intrinsic motivators-such as a sense of meaningfulness and progress-are minimal or missing..

Which of the following items identifies the category of norms that specifies that all group decisions will be made by a majority vote?

During the norming stage of group development,groups primarily confront the conflict ↔ cohesion dialectic and the leadership ↔ followership dialectic..

Which of the following strategies is recommended as an effective method for dealing with destructive nonconformity in groups?

Some norms can work against a group and its goals..

In which of Tuckman's Group Development Stages do members resolve status conflicts and learn to work as a cohesive team?

Introduction to Group Communication

Group Development

Group Member Participation

Diversity in Groups

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Groups

Listening and Responding in Groups

Conflict and Cohesion in Groups

Problem Solving in Groups

Critical Thinking and Argumentation in Groups

Planning and Conducting Meetings

Group Presentations

Filters