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.