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1
Focusing on the group's task without paying attention to relationship building is an example of:
A)A task problem
B)An equilibrium problem
C)A charge problem
D)A relationship problem
E)An issue
2
Anxiety arising early in a group's formation, as members work out their relationships and roles is the definition of which of the following?
A)Forming tension
B)Secondary tension
C)Production tension
D)Primary tension
E)None of these
3
The following is one of two key functions that groups must manage simultaneously
A)Dialectical
B)Primary
C)Ecology
D)Task
E)All of these
4
Task-related tension that stems from differing opinions about the substantive work of the group is the definition of which of the following?
A)Forming tension
B)Production tension
C)Secondary tension
D)Primary tension
E)Focus tension
5
Which of the following is an effective way to handle secondary and tertiary tension in a group:
A)Graphs
B)Humor
C)Structure
D)Roles
E)Tasks
6
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
7
This type of tension experienced by group members is also described as a form of state fright.
A)Quandary tension
B)Secondary tension
C)Tertiary tension
D)Relationship tension
E)Primary tension
8
This form of tension occurs in groups when members vie for status or power in the group.
A)Quandary
B)Secondary
C)Tertiary
D)Relationship
E)Primary
9
Jessica has been working in her group for sometime now and feels that each of her group members have finally started to adjust to the different group norms and roles. Which stage of group development would you suggest this group has currently moved into?
A)Assimilation
B)Antecedent
C)Exit
D)Encounter
E)Anticipatory
10
This stage 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
11
Group and individual expectations form the basis of which of the following stages in group socialization?
A)Assimilation
B)Antecedent
C)Exit
D)Encounter
E)Anticipatory
12
Communication apprehension, verbal aggressiveness, listening style, and grouphate are factors in which of the following stages of group socialization?
A)Assimilation
B)Antecedent
C)Exit
D)Encounter
E)Anticipatory
13
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
14
Recording, information giving, and summarizing are behaviors associated with which of the following roles in small groups?
A)Socialization
B)Influence
C)Task
D)Individual
E)Maintenance
15
Jordan did not enjoy working with his fellow groups 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
16
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
17
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
18
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
19
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
20
Which of the following behaviors 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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