Test Bank For Communicating in Groups Applications and Skills 10Th Edition By Katherine Adams
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Communicating In Groups Applications
Chapter 03 - Communication Principles for Group Members
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Chapter 03 Communication Principles for Group Members
1. (p. 48–49) Symbols
A. limit us to the here and now.
B. are finite representations of objects.
C. are restricted to words.
D. have a direct relationship...
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,Chapter 01 - Small Groups as the Heart of Society
Chapter 01
Small Groups as the Heart of Society
Multiple Choice Questions
1. (p. 5) The first group you encounter in your life is the
A. friend group.
B. religious group.
C. family group.
D. neighborhood group.
E. social group.
2. (p. 5) In a survey of leading American companies, the ability to work in teams was ranked
_____, in a decreasing order of preference, by a majority of businesspeople when describing
characteristics of the ideal MBA (Master of Business Administration) graduate.
A. first
B. second
C. third
D. fourth
E. fifth
3. (p. 8) An advantage to group problem solving is that
A. a group as a whole takes less time to reach a solution than do individual members.
B. a group is more likely to reach a "correct" solution compared with its most skilled member.
C. group members do not provide a diversity of opinions, information, or issues.
D. group members who are involved in solving a problem or planning a procedure usually
understand that procedure and work hard to implement it.
E. group members usually have a lot of information about a specific topic.
4. (p. 8–9) Groups working on problems with multiple solutions typically make higher-quality
decisions than do individuals because
A. the groups have more information relevant to the problems than do individuals.
B. the members often help each other correct one another's misinformation.
C. the groups usually have a much larger number of possible solutions to choose from.
D. the members are more likely to accept a solution they had a hand in designing.
E. all of the answers are correct.
,Chapter 01 - Small Groups as the Heart of Society
5. (p. 9) Problems most suitable for groups are the ones
A. in which recognized experts have determined the best solution.
B. in which time is short and a decision must be made quickly.
C. in which there are several acceptable solutions and one best solution does not exist.
D. in which conditions are changing rapidly.
E. that are fairly simple.
6. (p. 10) Extremely disliking or dreading participation in groups is called
A. inflexibility.
B. grouphate.
C. nostalgia.
D. anxiety.
E. all of the answers are correct.
7. (p. 10–11) According to Marvin Shaw, an essential feature of a group is that each person
within the group
A. likes each other.
B. works well together.
C. does what the leader advises.
D. influences and is influenced by each other person.
E. gets along well with each other.
8. (p. 11) Which of the following best exemplifies a small group?
A. three people waiting at a bus stop
B. a married couple
C. five telemarketers working in the same room
D. a task force planning a new highway
E. all of the answers are correct.
9. (p. 11) Dyads are excluded from being considered as small groups because
A. they do not form leadership hierarchies.
B. they do not form networks.
C. if one member leaves, a dyad ceases to exist.
D. none of the answers is correct.
E. all of the answers are correct.
10. (p. 11) Small groups usually consist of
A. at least three members.
B. 20–30 members.
C. at least eight members.
D. 10–20 members.
E. 14–18 members.
, Chapter 01 - Small Groups as the Heart of Society
11. (p. 11) The term "small group" can be used interchangeably with the term
A. "collective."
B. "unit."
C. "team."
D. "clique."
E. "party."
12. (p. 13) Communication that is mediated—via computers, telephones, and so forth—is
thought to lack
A. depth.
B. insight.
C. social presence.
D. character.
E. none of the answers is correct.
13. (p. 14) The reasons that people give for joining groups reflect psychologist Wil Schutz's
long recognized motivations for human interaction, which are one's need for
A. inclusion, openness, and control.
B. inclusion, affiliation, and power.
C. security, self-esteem, and control.
D. belonging, openness, and self-actualization.
E. achievement, affiliation, and power.
14. (p. 15) A group that exists mainly to meet control needs, by solving all sorts of problems, is
called a(n)
A. committee.
B. quality control circle.
C. primary group.
D. secondary group.
E. ad hoc committee.
15. (p. 17) Which of the following most closely resembles a secondary group?
A. a sorority providing food and clothing to the victims of Hurricane Sandy
B. a gang
C. three friends who meet every Monday for coffee
D. five strangers playing basketball
E. none of the answers is correct.
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