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1

______________ is our need to influence or be influenced by others.
A)Affection
B)Inclusion
C)Control
D)Attitude
2

According to Hampden-Turner and Trompenaars, which of the dimensions that distinguish people focuses on one's potential and connections?
A)individualism
B)ascribed status
C)achieved status
D)diffusion
3

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the union movement is an example of which type of need?
A)belongingness
B)physiological
C)security
D)esteem
4

The highest-level need in Maslow's hierarchy is:
A)esteem
B)security
C)belongingness
D)self-actualization
5

Which of the following theorists is associated with the FIRO-B theory?
A)Tubbs
B)Maslow
C)Schutz
D)Gibb
6

According to Schutz, the need for belonging is called:
A)affection
B)inclusion
C)control
D)none of the above
7

Based on Schutz's discussion of control, which of the following is true?
A)Control is not simply a person's desire to have power over others in a group.
B)People in a group will eventually resent control-takers if they don't back off after a period of time.
C)The issue of control is a central element throughout the life of a group.
D)all of the above
8

According to Sulloway's research on birth order and its influence on personality, firstborns are:
A)less achievement oriented
B)more cooperative
C)more anxious
D)less assertive
9

In Tubbs' discussion of gender as a variable of impact on the functioning of a small group, he concludes:
A)Women prefer an interactive style of leadership.
B)Men prefer an interactive style of leadership.
C)Women are more likely to pull rank in their approach to teamwork.
D)The amount of time that men and women talk in meetings is roughly equivalent.
10

Which of the following statements about the impact of age in small groups is accurate?
A)Age similarity had a positive effect on the communication of information within project groups.
B)Ethical standards remain approximately the same as age increases.
C)Chronological age is more important than psychological age when it comes to effectiveness.
D)none of the above
11

All of the following are emotional signs of stress except:
A)irritability
B)loss of concentration
C)fatigue
D)anxiety
12

Some research suggests that an attitude is made up of three components. Of these components, which refers to an idea?
A)behavioral
B)cognitive
C)affective
D)reactionary
13

The most likely way to reduce dissonance is to:
A)attempt to change the other person's attitude
B)seek additional support for your view
C)devalue the importance of the issue
D)derogate the disagreeing position
14

Which of the following is true about culturally diverse groups?
A)Group members learn to work more effectively over time.
B)Group members generally don't work well together; they simply default to the dominant views of the culture.
C)Culturally diverse groups are not as efficient as homogenous groups.
D)all of the above
15

Based on your understanding of Chapter 3, which of the following is accurate?
A)Diversity of age and background leads to greater creativity.
B)High-control members generally like working on task-oriented projects.
C)High-affection members have higher dissatisfaction with groups that have a lot of conflict.
D)all of the above





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