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1

Several interdependent people who have emotional ties to each other and interact on a regular basis are called a____________.
A)group
B)union
C)both a and b
D)neither a nor b
2

"Groupiness" is another name for ______________.
A)family ties
B)social cohesiveness
C)group structure
D)clusters
3

Group structure develops __________ and changes ____________.
A)slowly; quickly
B)quickly; slowly
C)automatically; slowly
D)slowly; automatically
4

According to Robert Balses's work in the 1940s, the two principle functions of groups are to _________________ and deal with_________________ relationships.
A)accomplish tasks; political
B)accomplish tasks; emotional and social relationships
C)both a and b
D)none of the above
5

The mere-presence explanation was _________________idea.
A)Levine's
B)Wilke's
C)Zajonc's
D)None of the above
6

People who behave in an antisocial manner for one night only, such as a prank, have behaved in a ______________________ manner.
A)individualized
B)deindividuation
C)irresponsible
D)none of the above
7

Group-produced enhancement or exaggeration of members' initial attitudes through discussion is called ________________.
A)member polarization tactic
B)individual enhanced attitudes
C)group polarization
D)all of the above
8

A deterioration of mental efficiency, reality testing, and moral judgment in a group that results from an excessive desire to reach consensus is called _____________.
A)evaluation-apprehension
B)diffused responsibility
C)social loafing
D)groupthink
9

Leadership includes _______________.
A)initiating action
B)giving orders
C)settling disputes between members
D)pulling the group together to accomplish goals
E)all of the above
10

Women tend to have a more ____________________ leadership style than men.
A)authoritarian
B)submissive
C)democratic
D)demonstrative
11

According to ______________________ theory, when group members first meet, they form expectations about each other and the achievement contributions needed to meet their goals.
A)Robert Balses's
B)Robert Zajonc's
C)Joseph Berger's
D)none of the above
12

Solutions to social dilemmas may be achieved by encouraging the adoption of a group _____________.
A)symbol
B)mascot
C)identity
D)none of the above
13

Interpersonal influence that a group member (especially the leader) earns by helping the group achieve task goals and by conforming to group norms is called ________________.
A)idiosyncrasy credits
B)authoritarian credits
C)leader credits
D)all of the above
E)none of the above
14

In the contingency model of leadership, leadership effectiveness depends on whether leaders are ___________ oriented.
A)task
B)relationship
C)both a and b
D)neither a nor b
15

A factor that helps resolve social dilemmas is _____________.
A)education
B)sanctioning cooperative behavior
C)promoting group discussion
D)all of the above







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