Question 1

In terms of communicative competency, effective leaders attempt to force their own ideas into group discussions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is groupthink? How is it detrimental to small-group communication?

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Question 3

How do men and women differ in terms of how they interact in groups?

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Question 4

All of the following are needs fulfilled by primary groups EXCEPT

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A)   achievement.
B)   belonging.
C)   inclusion.
D)   affection.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of these groups may be classified as a secondary group?

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A)   roommates
B)   friends you socialize with regularly
C)   a student committee on improving campus meal plans
D)   coworkers who regularly share coffee breaksE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

List and explain the reasons noted in your text why you should study small-group communication.

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Studying small-group communication is im...

Question 7

Explain the concept of within-group diversity and why it is important to group culture.

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Within-group diversity refers to the dif...

Question 8

What implicit characteristics are related to group diversity? Provide at least two examples of implicit characteristics that could influence group culture.

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Group diversity can encompass a wide ran...

Question 9

"The municipal government, the city, should provide garbage collection-not private haulers." This statement is an example of a question of fact.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What constitutes ethical behavior during small-group communication?

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Ethical behavior during small-group comm...

Question 11

Which of the following reasons is NOT given in your text for why you should study small-group communication?

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A)   Groups are everywhere.
B)   It is more fun to do things with a group of people rather than as an individual.
C)   Small groups are a means of participating in the democratic process.
D)   Groups meet needs that people cannot meet as individuals.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

When other members of a group admire and respect a person, that person has

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A)   reward power.
B)   punishment power.
C)   referent power.
D)   expert power.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following would NOT be considered a leader according to definitions presented in the text?

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A)   a person who influences the behavior and attitudes of others through communication
B)   someone who becomes an informal leader by exerting influence toward achievement of a group's goal but who does not hold the formal position or role of a leader
C)   one member persuading another to sabotage a group goal
D)   a chair or facilitator who has been appointed or elected to their positionE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

If you're part of a group formed specifically to solve a problem, you are in an emergent group.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If a group member wants to keep voting on an issue until his or her choice is selected, the member is performing a self-centered function.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are some leadership competencies noted in the text?

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To provide an answer to the question "Wh...

Question 17

Explain how trust, cohesiveness, and supportiveness contribute to group climate.

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Question 18

Which of the following statements illustrates a task function statement?

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A)   "Do whatever you want, I don't care."
B)   "It doesn't help to call each other names. Let's stick to the issues."
C)   "I think Tara's point is well made."
D)   "Let's make a list of what we still need to do."E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

According to research cited in your textbook concerning group size, how many people should be in a small group to increase the likelihood that it will be a productive group?

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A)   1 or 2
B)   3 or 4
C)   5 or 6
D)   7 or 8E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

One example of a formal role is when the treasurer of an organization pays the monthly bills.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Small-Group Communication

One example of a formal role is when the treasurer of an organization pays the monthly bills.

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In terms of communicative competency, effective leaders attempt to force their own ideas into group discussions.

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How do men and women differ in terms of how they interact in groups?

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Which of these groups may be classified as a secondary group?

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If a group member wants to keep voting on an issue until his or her choice is selected, the member is performing a self-centered function.

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What are some leadership competencies noted in the text?

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What constitutes ethical behavior during small-group communication?

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If you're part of a group formed specifically to solve a problem, you are in an emergent group.

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Explain how trust, cohesiveness, and supportiveness contribute to group climate.

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What implicit characteristics are related to group diversity? Provide at least two examples of implicit characteristics that could influence group culture.

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What is groupthink? How is it detrimental to small-group communication?

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Which of the following statements illustrates a task function statement?

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Which of the following reasons is NOT given in your text for why you should study small-group communication?

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Which of the following would NOT be considered a leader according to definitions presented in the text?

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According to research cited in your textbook concerning group size, how many people should be in a small group to increase the likelihood that it will be a productive group?

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Explain the concept of within-group diversity and why it is important to group culture.

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List and explain the reasons noted in your text why you should study small-group communication.

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All of the following are needs fulfilled by primary groups EXCEPT

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"The municipal government, the city, should provide garbage collection-not private haulers." This statement is an example of a question of fact.

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