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When a group is unable to focus on its task because of relationship problems in the group, they are said to be having an equilibrium problem. |
| | A) | true |
| | B) | false |
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Boredom, uneasiness, and excessive politeness generally indicate primary tension in small groups. |
| | A) | true |
| | B) | false |
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In the production phase of group development, members work out their relationships, roles, rules, and leadership structures. |
| | A) | true |
| | B) | false |
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Providing and asking for information during group discussion would be classified as an individual role in groups. |
| | A) | true |
| | B) | false |
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Group norms are formally stated and enforced by the group's designated leader. |
| | A) | true |
| | B) | false |
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Suggesting that a group is always in the process of becoming a group while also indicating that they are never really finished is representative of which of the following terms? |
| | A) | Group development |
| | B) | Group life cycle |
| | C) | Group contradiction |
| | D) | Group proliferation |
| | E) | Group formation |
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This type of tension experienced by group members is also described as a form of stage fright. |
| | A) | Quandary tension |
| | B) | Secondary tension |
| | C) | Tertiary tension |
| | D) | Relationship tension |
| | E) | Primary tension |
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This form of tension occurs in groups when members vie for status or power in the group. |
| | A) | quandrary |
| | B) | secondary |
| | C) | tertiary |
| | D) | relationship |
| | E) | primary |
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Jessica has been working in her group for some time now and feels that each of her group members have finally started to adjust to the different group norms and roles. Which phase of group development would you suggest this group has currently moved into? |
| | A) | Assimilation |
| | B) | Antecedent |
| | C) | Exit |
| | D) | Encounter |
| | E) | Anticipatory |
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This phase in group socialization is characterized by new group members' active interest in the group's task and relationships as well as ease with the group's culture. |
| | A) | Assimilation |
| | B) | Antecedent |
| | C) | Exit |
| | D) | Encounter |
| | E) | Anticipatory |
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Group and individual expectations form the basis of the ____ phase in group socialization. |
| | A) | assimilation |
| | B) | antecedent |
| | C) | exit |
| | D) | encounter |
| | E) | anticipatory |
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Communication apprehension, verbal aggressiveness, listening style, and grouphate are factors in the ____ phase of group socialization. |
| | A) | assimilation |
| | B) | antecedent |
| | C) | exit |
| | D) | encounter |
| | E) | anticipatory |
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Which of the following types of roles are used for supporting, harmonizing, and tension release within small groups? |
| | A) | Socialization |
| | B) | Influence |
| | C) | Task |
| | D) | Individual |
| | E) | Maintenance |
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Recording, information giving, and evaluating behaviors are associated with ____ roles in small groups. |
| | A) | socialization |
| | B) | influence |
| | C) | task |
| | D) | individual |
| | E) | maintenance |
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Jordan did not enjoy working with his fellow group members and as a result he spent time blocking the ideas of others and criticizing group member behaviors. Which of the following role functions would Jordan be employing in the description above? |
| | A) | Socialization |
| | B) | Influence |
| | C) | Task |
| | D) | Individual |
| | E) | Maintenance |
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Group standards that are traditionally not written down are represented by which of the following terms? |
| | A) | Rules |
| | B) | Roles |
| | C) | Norms |
| | D) | Guidelines |
| | E) | Structures |
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Group norms can develop in a variety of ways. Which of the following is not one of the ways described in the text for norm development? |
| | A) | Norms can develop as a result of a critical event in a group |
| | B) | Norms can be brought in from other groups by different group members |
| | C) | Norms can be written down before the group even forms |
| | D) | Norms can develop early in a group through primacy |
| | E) | Norms can develop through explicit statements by group members |
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This term is used to refer to the attachment group members feel toward one another. |
| | A) | Cohesiveness |
| | B) | Deviance |
| | C) | Trust |
| | D) | Supportiveness |
| | E) | Hidden agenda |
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Although Karen's committee was meeting on a weekly basis to talk about problems occurring in other teams in the organization, she had a private motive of using the members to gain support for becoming the supervisor for the public relations division. Which of the following terms would best represent this private motive Karen has for her committee? |
| | A) | Cohesiveness |
| | B) | Deviance |
| | C) | Trust |
| | D) | Supportiveness |
| | E) | Hidden agenda |
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Behaviors such as ____ in small groups contribute to defensive communication climates through the use of deceit. |
| | A) | equality |
| | B) | provisionalism |
| | C) | strategy |
| | D) | problem orientation |
| | E) | spontaneity |
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