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, Appendix: Working and Presenting as a GroupAppendix: Working and Presenting as a Group
Essay
1. Explain the concept of interaction as it relates to the definition of small group
communication. What is interaction, and why is it a central concept in group
communication?
Ans: Answers will vary.
2. Explain the concept of interdependence as it relates to the definition of small group
communication. Provide an example of a group from your own experiences that
illustrates the concept of interaction.
Ans: Answers will vary.
3. Explain and provide examples of how small groups meet our needs for inclusion,
affection, and control.
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4. Explain how group members share responsibility for presentations.
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5. What is groupthink, and how might groupthink impact the outcome of group decision-
making?
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6. Explain how groups are coordinated with regard to presentations.
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7. How can division of labor be used within the workflow of a group project?
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8. Describe the three methods of quality control for group workflow.
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9. Discuss how group members can best identify and resolve conflicts.
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10. Discuss various types of symposia that you might do as part of a group. Provide
examples illustrating the different types.
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11. Why is reflecting on and assessing group performance important? How can the
assessment forms presented in the text help your group accomplish its task more
effectively?
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12. Explain how a cultural symposium differs from a current issues symposium.
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True/False
13. The need to love and be loved is part of the need for affection.
Ans: true
14. Panels are types of symposia.
Ans: false
15. Groups take away our ability to influence the environment in which we find
ourselves.
Ans: false
16. In debates, all group members take the same side of an issue.
Ans: false
17. The question, “What are the benefits of attaining a higher education degree?” is an
example of a policy question.
Ans: false
18. The question, “What courses should be in a strong general education program?” is an
example of a policy question.
Ans: true
19. The question, “What percentage of college students drop out after their first
quarter/semester?” is an example of a fact question.
Ans: true
20. Groupthink has a positive effect on group decision-making.
Ans: false
21. When giving feedback, you should not make attributions about behavior.
Ans: True
22. You should ignore feedback from someone who has misperceived your behaviors or
motives.
Ans: False
23. Group presentations are coordinated.
Ans: true
24. Group presentations tend to be less interactive than more conventional public
speaking situations.
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Ans: false
25. Panels are different from symposia because they rely less on the transmission of
information between the presenter(s) and the audience.
Ans: true
26. During debates, rebuttals always take place after constructive presentations.
Ans: true
Multiple Choice
27. A small group is a collection of people working together to achieve a/an _______
goal.
a. communication
b. interaction
c. interdependent
d. dynamic
Answer: c
28. Regardless of the number of people typically in a small group, the important process
defining a small group is
a. scheduling of meetings.
b. verbal and nonverbal communication.
c. choosing a leader to oversee the group’s tasks.
d. accomplishment of a task.
Answer: b
29. What does it mean to say that members of a small group interact?
a. They are usually related or connected as friends.
b. The group gradually bonds and develops “groupthink.”
c. The group has at least three people.
d. A “democratic spirit” and more discussion occur.
Answer: d
30. Which of the following statements best explains the idea that small groups are
interdependent?
a. Group members must work together to achieve the group’s goal.
b. Group members must work as individuals.
c. Group members must communicate with one another.
d. Group members must elect a leader.
Answer: a
31. In a work setting, a group of people with different skills who work together to
produce something or to solve a problem is referred to as a
a. relational group.
b. functionally emergent group.
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