The Small Group as a System
Indicate if the following are true or false by clicking on the appropriate answer.

1		The individual characteristics of each group member influence other group members, but they do not influence the group as a whole.
			A)	True
			B)	False
2		An important theory used to understand small group communication is systems theory.
			A)	True
			B)	False
3		Input, throughput, and output variables are interdependent; they cannot be separated one from the other.
			A)	True
			B)	False
4		A monastery, where monks interact with each other but have little contact with outsiders represents an open system.
			A)	True
			B)	False
5		A group likely will have problems if some members have personal values or goals that are at odds with a group's goals.
			A)	True
			B)	False