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____ tension in small groups stems from differing opinions about substantive issues related to a group's task. |
| | A) | Quandrary |
| | B) | Secondary |
| | C) | Tertiary |
| | D) | Relationship |
| | E) | Primary |
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In ____ tension in a small group, members vie for status or power in the group. |
| | A) | quandrary |
| | B) | secondary |
| | C) | tertiary |
| | D) | relationship |
| | E) | primary |
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In the ____ phase of group socialization, new group members adjust to group norms, culture, and climate. |
| | A) | assimilation |
| | B) | antecedent |
| | C) | exit |
| | D) | encounter |
| | E) | anticipatory |
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The ____ phase in group socialization is characterized by new group members' active interest in the group's task and relationships as well as ease with the group's culture. |
| | A) | assimilation |
| | B) | antecedent |
| | C) | exit |
| | D) | encounter |
| | E) | anticipatory |
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Group and individual expectations form the basis of the ____ phase in group socialization. |
| | A) | assimilation |
| | B) | antecedent |
| | C) | exit |
| | D) | encounter |
| | E) | anticipatory |
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Communication apprehension, verbal aggressiveness, listening style, and grouphate are factors in the ____ phase of group socialization. |
| | A) | assimilation |
| | B) | antecedent |
| | C) | exit |
| | D) | encounter |
| | E) | anticipatory |
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For their final report, the Communication Climate Committee needs to produce a Web page that summarizes the group's findings for the other members of the organization. Stacey is the only person on the committee who knows how to design a Web page, so the group is persuaded by her ideas. In this example, Stacey has ____ power. |
| | A) | expert |
| | B) | punishment |
| | C) | referent |
| | D) | legitimate |
| | E) | reward |
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The members of the Task Force on Productivity elect Joseph as the group's chair. Joseph establishes meeting agendas and suggests task assignments. He is influencing the group by the use of ____ power. |
| | A) | expert |
| | B) | punishment |
| | C) | referent |
| | D) | legitimate |
| | E) | reward |
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Coercion is associated with ____ power in small groups. |
| | A) | expert |
| | B) | punishment |
| | C) | referent |
| | D) | legitimate |
| | E) | reward |
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Supporting, harmonizing, and tension relieving behaviors are associated with ____ roles in small groups. |
| | A) | socialization |
| | B) | influence |
| | C) | task |
| | D) | individual |
| | E) | maintenance |
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Recording, information giving, and evaluating behaviors are associated with ____ roles in small groups. |
| | A) | socialization |
| | B) | influence |
| | C) | task |
| | D) | individual |
| | E) | maintenance |
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Acting helpless, playing, and blocking behaviors are associated with ____ roles in small groups. |
| | A) | socialization |
| | B) | influence |
| | C) | task |
| | D) | individual |
| | E) | maintenance |
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In developing group climate, ____ refers to the attachment group members feel toward one another. |
| | A) | cohesiveness |
| | B) | deviance |
| | C) | trust |
| | D) | supportiveness |
| | E) | hidden agenda |
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In developing group climate, ____ refers to the personal or private motives of a group member. |
| | A) | cohesiveness |
| | B) | deviance |
| | C) | trust |
| | D) | supportiveness |
| | E) | hidden agenda |
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Behaviors such as ____ in small groups contribute to defensive communication climates. |
| | A) | equality |
| | B) | provisionalism |
| | C) | strategy |
| | D) | problem orientation |
| | E) | spontaneity |
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16 | |
Boredom, uneasiness, and excessive politeness generally indicate primary tension in small groups. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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In the production phase of group development, members work out their relationships, roles, rules, and leadership structures. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Leadership is grounded in an individual's traits or personality. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Emergent leaders usually influence group members with punishment and legitimate power. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Group norms are formally stated and enforced by the group's designated leader. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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