Question 1

Which of these are usually temporary and are established to solve a particular problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Friendship groups
B)  Task groups
C)  Affinity groups
D)  Interest groups
E)  Command groupsF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

Match the following:
-norms

Accepted Answer

A)  informal and relatively temporary
B)  the degree of similarity or difference among group members
C)  two or more people who interact
D)  agree on individual and group goals
E)  members don't meet face to faceF) new product development groupG) similarity among membersH) mutual acceptanceI) formed by an organizationJ) symptom of groupthinkK) standard of expected behaviorL) formal and relatively permanentM) concern for unanimous decisionsN) members vote privatelyO) permanent and informal group that draws its benefits from social relationshipsP) established by its membersQ) work less in group than aloneR) force keeping members togetherS) no evaluation of ideasT) tendency for post-discussion attitudes to become more extremeU) F) and H)
V) C) and M)

Question 3

All of the following are symptoms of groupthink EXCEPT

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A)  illusion of invulnerability.
B)  collective efforts to rationalize or discount warnings.
C)  polarization that affects group decision-making.
D)  stereotyped views of enemy leaders.
E)  direct pressure on a member.F) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Discuss the various ways group size may affect performance.

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Group size can have a significant impact...

Question 5

The basic group performance factors include groupthink, social loafing, and norm creation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What will typically happen in the first phase of group dynamics?

Accepted Answer

A)  The motivation of group members
B)  Control and evaluation of group activities
C)  A mature group evolves
D)  A four-step process of group development
E)  The reasons for forming the group determine the type of groupF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Successfully reaching goals often increases the _______ of a group because people are proud to be identified with a winner and thought of as competent and successful.

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The answer of Successfully reaching goals often increases the _______...

Question 8

Match the following:
-social loafing

Accepted Answer

A)  informal and relatively temporary
B)  the degree of similarity or difference among group members
C)  two or more people who interact
D)  agree on individual and group goals
E)  members don't meet face to faceF) new product development groupG) similarity among membersH) mutual acceptanceI) formed by an organizationJ) symptom of groupthinkK) standard of expected behaviorL) formal and relatively permanentM) concern for unanimous decisionsN) members vote privatelyO) permanent and informal group that draws its benefits from social relationshipsP) established by its membersQ) work less in group than aloneR) force keeping members togetherS) no evaluation of ideasT) tendency for post-discussion attitudes to become more extremeU) C) and Q)
V) B) and R)

Question 9

Cohesiveness is generally higher in small groups than it is in large groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A command group is a type of informal group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A new product development team is an example of which type of group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Friendship
B)  Interest
C)  Performance
D)  Task
E)  AffinityF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Increasing group interaction will not usually affect the cohesiveness of the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An illusion of invulnerability and stereotyped views of "enemy" leaders are symptoms of groupthink.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Group norms usually are established during the ________ stage of group development.

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The answer of Group norms usually are established during the...

Question 15

Interactions and communication are much more likely to be formalized in _________ groups.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Interactions and communication are much more likely...

Question 16

All groups go through all four stages of group development before disbanding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When cohesiveness is ____ and norms are ____ compatible with organizational goals, productivity is the highest.

Accepted Answer

A)  low; not
B)  high; not
C)  high; highly
D)  present; highly
E)  low; highlyF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

Cohesiveness, leadership promotion of their preferred solution, and insulation of the group from experts' opinions are all symptoms of _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cohesiveness, leadership promotion of their preferred solution,...

Question 19

A homogeneous group is likely to be more productive when the group task is simple, cooperation is necessary, the group tasks are sequential, and quick action is required.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Match the following:
-group composition

Accepted Answer

A)  informal and relatively temporary
B)  the degree of similarity or difference among group members
C)  two or more people who interact
D)  agree on individual and group goals
E)  members don't meet face to faceF) new product development groupG) similarity among membersH) mutual acceptanceI) formed by an organizationJ) symptom of groupthinkK) standard of expected behaviorL) formal and relatively permanentM) concern for unanimous decisionsN) members vote privatelyO) permanent and informal group that draws its benefits from social relationshipsP) established by its membersQ) work less in group than aloneR) force keeping members togetherS) no evaluation of ideasT) tendency for post-discussion attitudes to become more extremeU) M) and Q)
V) D) and M)

Exam 9: Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

All groups go through all four stages of group development before disbanding.

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The basic group performance factors include groupthink, social loafing, and norm creation.

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Interactions and communication are much more likely to be formalized in _________ groups.

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Match the following: -group composition

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A new product development team is an example of which type of group?

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Increasing group interaction will not usually affect the cohesiveness of the group.

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Match the following: -social loafing

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All of the following are symptoms of groupthink EXCEPT

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An illusion of invulnerability and stereotyped views of "enemy" leaders are symptoms of groupthink.

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Successfully reaching goals often increases the _______ of a group because people are proud to be identified with a winner and thought of as competent and successful.

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Group norms usually are established during the ________ stage of group development.

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Discuss the various ways group size may affect performance.

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Cohesiveness, leadership promotion of their preferred solution, and insulation of the group from experts' opinions are all symptoms of _________.

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A homogeneous group is likely to be more productive when the group task is simple, cooperation is necessary, the group tasks are sequential, and quick action is required.

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When cohesiveness is ____ and norms are ____ compatible with organizational goals, productivity is the highest.

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Cohesiveness is generally higher in small groups than it is in large groups.

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Which of these are usually temporary and are established to solve a particular problem?

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What will typically happen in the first phase of group dynamics?

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