COM-222 Small Group Communications Quiz 1

To which basic element of communication is Grace giving special attention when she prepares for an important group meeting by making sure her business suit is pressed, that her hair is well-groomed, that her perfume is pleasant but subtle, and that she takes a breath mint before entering the meeting room?

Channels

You have just joined a newly formed group responsible for developing a recycling program for your community. At first, group members are somewhat uncomfortable working with strangers. Which of Tuckman's stages of group development is your group experiencing?

Forming

Which is the correct order for Tuckman's 5 group development stages?

Forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning

A college appoints a moderator and holds an open discussion to provide students with the opportunity to ask questions and express their concerns regarding a proposed increase in tuition. This setting for group communication is an example of a

Forum

Which of the following characteristics demonstrates one of the disadvantages of working in groups?

Groups require significant time, energy, and resources

All of the following statements are true about hidden agendas EXCEPT:

Hidden agendas occur when there is poor group leadership

Which of the following situations best represents group communication as defined in the textbook?

Jury members deliberating a court case

Which of the following examples depicts an implicit norm?

Members have learned that because meetings usually begin fifteen minutes later than scheduled, they can arrive a little late

In which of Tuckman's Group Development Stages do members resolve status conflicts and learn to work as a cohesive team?

Norming

Your family is an example of a

Primary group

Because most members of a new group want to create a good first impression, they tend to be overly polite with one another during their initial meetings. They don't interrupt one another and avoid expressing strong opinions. These behaviors are characteristic of

Primary tension

Which of the 4 categories of norms is operating in the following example? Your group makes decisions by majority rule. A(n) ______ is operating in this circumstance.

Procedural norm

Which of the following strategies can help you motivate other members by promoting a sense of choice in your group?

Seek and take advantage of new opportunities

A local Alcoholics Anonymous chapter is an example of a

Self-help group

A stamp collecting club is an example of a

Social group

According to Locke and Latham's Goal Theory, all of the following criteria are critical for developing effective group goals EXCEPT:

The goals are simple and easy to achieve

In a communication transaction, feedback represents

The response or reaction to a message

All of the following principles of ethical communication are included in the National Communication Association's Credo for Ethical Communication EXCEPT:

We endorse freedom of speech only when the truth does not cause detrimental results or harm others

What is the ideal group size for a problem-solving discussion?

5-7 people

Which of the following examples depicts an explicit norm?

Everyone abides by the "be on time; be out on time" rule set on the first day of the group meetings