Interpers. Comm Chap 8
Which of the following is a component of the definition of small-group communication?
Group members achieve their goals with the help of other group members.
Which of the following statements best describes why groups are important?
Groups help us understand our individuality.
Which statement best describes problem and solution questions?
Groups should start by posing a problem question rather than a solution question.
Which of the following describes designated power?
It reflects the importance of relationships between people.
A consistent pattern of interaction or behavior exhibited over time is a
Role
How should you communicate in small groups?
Speak concisely.
During group meetings, Jacqueline told her group to make the decisions without her because she just wanted to go home. What function does she exhibit?
Task
In his group, Bruno is in charge of summarizing others' ideas and taking notes. What function is this?
Task
Which of the following things would a laissez-faire leader say?
Whatever you want to do is fine with me.
What are the two common types of criteria utilized by groups?
absolute and important
When leading a brainstorming session, the leader should
allow all ideas to be recorded and presented to the group.
To be an ethical group member, you must
always avoid group conflict.
What type of leader maintains strict control over his or her group and makes most, if not all, decisions?
autocratic
The emotional tone or atmosphere that members create within a group is known as the group
climate.
Six students in the nursing program at the university decided to start a study group. What type of group is this?
emergent
Geno is a computer whiz. His group came to him when its computer crashed. What type of power does Geno have in this situation?
expert
Dr. Chen put his students into groups. He then picked one student in each group to be the leader and one student to be the secretary. What type of roles are the leader and secretary?
formal
An interactive network of computers with specialized software allowing users to generate solutions for unstructured problems is known as a
group decision support system.
Which of the four issues of group leadership did the leader address in the first meeting?
identifying the task of the group
Small groups help us meet our needs of
inclusion, affection, and control.
Repeated behaviors in groups can form a
norm
Trina's group discussion question "What should the university's policy be regarding frequent class absences?" is an example of a question of
policy.
Power that is based on others' admiration and respect is known as
referent power.
An atmosphere of openness in which members care about one another and are connected is known as
supportiveness.
A study group for an exam is an example of a(n)
task-oriented group.