Multiple Choice Quiz

Please answer all questions

1		A superordinate goal is one in which:
			A)	group members work independently of one another to complete.
			B)	cannot be completed by one person.
			C)	is a supplementary task that must be accomplished in order for the group to accomplish its charge.
			D)	requires the skills and talents of many group members.
			E)	b and d
2		Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic for defining a group?
			A)	group identity
			B)	interdependence of members
			C)	dyadic interaction
			D)	group goal
			E)	group structure
3		When discussing the task dimension in a group, this refers to:
			A)	the group's task, activity or goal
			B)	the emergence of leaders to delegate which members perform which tasks
			C)	the only dimension a group needs to focus on to be considered effective
			D)	the patterns of behavior that group members come to expect and rely on.
			E)	the mechanism for developing and maintaining role identities.
4		Members utilize both verbal and nonverbal messages in group conversations. This is referred to as:
			A)	feedback
			B)	multitasking
			C)	noise
			D)	unidirectional
			E)	multichannel
5		Group synergy occurs when:
			A)	group members focus on both the task and relational dimensions.
			B)	group members agree unanimously what the superordinate goal is
			C)	when all characteristics of a group are satisfied
			D)	the performance of a group exceeds the capabilities of group members as individuals.
			E)	when there is minimal psychological and physical noise
6		Group identity means that:
			A)	group members develop a group name as well as a motto or slogan.
			B)	group and individual outcomes are influenced by what other group members do.
			C)	members have little or no expectation that group interaction will occur.
			D)	when a temporary group becomes permanent based on performance and meeting goals
			E)	individuals identify themselves with other group members and the group goal.
7		Coalition formation is best described as:
			A)	when the social and emotional dimensions of a group becomes its primary focus.
			B)	when one member takes sides with another against yet another member of the group.
			C)	the emergence of the group structure from rules and norms of the group.
			D)	the interdependence team members must exhibit to accomplish a goal.
			E)	the collective belief among group members that the group can be effective.
8		The following is true regarding group efficacy, except which of the following?
			A)	It is the belief among members that the group can be effective.
			B)	When high, group members are more motivated to accomplish the group work.
			C)	It is created by interaction.
			D)	When high, the group's performance suffers because members begin to relax and accomplish less.
			E)	It strengthens the group's ability to perform.
9		Messages are sent and received simultaneously among group members to create meaning and understanding. This is called:
			A)	coalition formation.
			B)	multichannel messages.
			C)	transactional communication.
			D)	dyadic interaction.
			E)	interdependence.