SPH 1010 (Chapter 8)

One of the major differences between an individual orientation and a collective orientation is the __________.

Extent to which an individual's goals or the group's goals are given precedent

Norms are defined as the "degree of mutual interest among members of a group."

False

Which is the correct sequence for the reflective-thinking model, a six-step method developed by John Dewey to structure a problem-solving and decision-making discussion:

Identify the problem; analyze the problem; suggest possible solutions; consider the implications of the solution; reach a decision about the best solution; implement the solution.

Working as a team, individuals: 1) share different knowledge bases and experiences; 2) contribute different skill sets and expertise; 3) work collaboratively to create new ideas, products, and solutions; 4) praise and reward one another; 5)identify and troubleshoot problems together; 6) help one another accomplish a task; and 7) develop an identity and a sense of belonging.

True

This person gets the group going on tasks:

starter

The ability to punish those who do not meet demands or follow the rules set by the group.

coercive power

The roles of blocker, attacker, and joker represent which type of role?

dysfunctional roles

The ability to influence others because of some skill, knowledge base, or set of experiences is:

expert power

Cohesion is defined as patterns of behavior that are expected of individuals and seen as correct or even necessary in specific situations..

false

A small number of people who belong together, share something in common, or are assigned a similar task is a:

group

A group is led by the company CEO, who presents a plan for increasing revenue. Most group members think the idea is poor and unlikely to succeed, but no one raises any objections. Instead, group members praise the CEO's plan and quickly agree to implement it. This appears to be a classic example of __________.

groupthink

______ occurs when members begin to think too much alike and avoid or silence disagreements.

groupthink

Groups whose goals are to help individuals cope with issues, recover from a crisis or trauma, or resolve personal concerns are:

growth group

Wade made a fairly serious error at work, causing his work group to miss an important deadline. Wade was personally called into his supervisor's office and reprimanded for his mistake, and the supervisor made sure that the company CEO understood that the deadline was missed primarily because of Wade's error. Wade appears to operate in a(n) __________ culture.

individualistic

Groups that teach members a new skill or to provide them with new information are:

learning groups

What type of group teaches members a new skill or to provide them with new information?

learning groups

The ability to control or influence others because of the formal position one holds in the group is:

legitimate power

A(n) ______ is a structured discussion among group members and facilitated by a moderator that takes place in front of an audience.

panel discussion

Which of the following is one of the key rules for a brainstorming session?

quality rather than quantity is the goal

This person checks to see if tasks and and goals are realistic and feasible:

reality tester

People draw from five foundations or sources of power when they interact with others. What type of power exists when someone has the ability to influence others because of an association with or respect for the people who hold power in the group?

referent power

A formal or informal groups of individuals who gather to meet the personal, communal, and collective needs of people is a:

social group

A(n) _____ usually features three to five speakers, with each person speaking for ten to fifteen minutes.

symposium

A collection of individuals who come together to attempt to win something, set a record, or to be the best at some task or event is a

team

_____ are collections of individuals who come together to attempt to win something, to set a record, or to be the best at some tax or even.

teams

Small groups usually consist of a minimum of _______ and a maximum of _______.

three; fifteen

Formal roles are clearly defined and assigned such as team captain, meeting facilitator, and note taker.

true

More females than males use the social media site facebook.

true