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1
Diversity in a group refers to differences among members, which of the following is an example of such a difference?
A)Learning styles
B)Personality differences
C)Age differences
D)Opinion differences
E)All of these
2
Members who join groups primarily to meet control or achievement needs are considered which of the following?
A)Task oriented
B)Socioemotional
C)Relational oriented
D)Affection oriented
E)Value oriented
3
The task and social dimensions of a group are:
A)Fixed
B)Either-Or
C)Interconnected
D)Static
E)Unrelated
4
Preference for learning by trying different things until you find something that works is an example of which type of learning style:
A)Concrete experience
B)Reflective observation
C)Abstract conceptualization
D)Active experimentation
E)Focused reflection
5
According to the Myers-Briggs ® Indicator, all but which of the following is true of introverts:
A)They use group discussion to arrive at their own positions
B)They prefer to work independently
C)They enjoy working on ideas
D)They can lose patience with the discussion
E)They think about their opinion before coming to the group discussion
6
If you were to join a group to fulfill a need for interpersonal relationships, which of the following functions would you be fulfilling?
A)Control
B)Achievement
C)Political
D)Personal
E)Affection
7
This learning style is used by individuals who learn by reading and solitary study.
A)Reflective observation
B)Concrete experience
C)Analytic investigation
D)Active experimentation
E)Abstract Conceptualization
8
Kennedy often found it hard to learn through her supervisor's explanation of the procedures she should use to complete tasks for her position. She always needed to complete a task or observe someone completing the task before the material would truly sink in. Which of the following learning styles would you say Kennedy uses?
A)Reflective observation
B)Concrete experience
C)Analytic investigation
D)Active experimentation
E)Abstract conceptualization
9
Which of the following Myers Briggs® personality dimension describes whether an individual is flexible or more planned and orderly?
A)Thinking/feeling
B)Abstract/concrete
C)Perceiving/judging
D)Extraversion/introversion
E)Sensing/intuiting
10
A system of beliefs, values, symbols, and rules that underlie communication patterns within a discernible grouping of people is the definition of which of the following terms:
A)Organization
B)Values
C)Personality
D)Culture
E)Understanding
11
The text mentions all but one of the following cultures as tending to be collectivist:
A)Asian
B)American
C)Native American
D)Latin American
E)Mexican American
12
Which of the following cultural orientations would be more suitable or oriented toward group work?
A)Individualistic
B)Low power distance
C)Collectivistic
D)Low context
E)High power distance
13
Democratic leadership and participatory decision making are more valued in which of the following cultures?
A)Low context
B)High context
C)High individualism
D)High power distance
E)Low power distance
14
Communication is indirect and nonverbal signals are essential to understanding messages is more prevalent in which of the following cultures?
A)Low context
B)High context
C)High individualism
D)High power distance
E)Low power distance
15
Research on differences between how men and women communicate has found:
A)Men's talk is more forceful than women's talk
B)Women display more signs of power than men in conversation
C)Men use language that is more relationship oriented that women
D)Men use questions to keep a conversation going
E)Women use questions to acquire information
16
A strength of this particular generation is that they have been found to be more confident and willing to take on big challenges.
A)Gen X-ers
B)Builders
C)N-geners
D)Boomers
E)Indicators
17
Kari's generation is made up of a high number of independent thinkers who are also sensitive to the emotions and feelings of others. Which of the following generation would you suggest Kari is a part of?
A)Gen X-ers
B)Builders
C)N-geners
D)Boomers
E)X-ers
18
Caution about spending money and working for the common good is symbolic of which generation?
A)Gen X-ers
B)Builders
C)N-geners
D)Boomers
E)Indicators
19
Which of the following is a group engaged in if they are not spending time talking about the here and now?
A)Fantasy
B)Story
C)Decision
D)Vision
E)Narrative
20
One strategy for bridging differences in small groups is:
A)Rigidly adhere to traditional ways of accomplishing tasks
B)Focus on the task rather than on relationships
C)Downplay and avoid talking about difference
D)Follow rituals that other groups have used in the past
E)Understand group differences and proactively capitalize on them





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