Test Bank Chapter 18 Planning And Presenting In Small Groups

Test Bank

Chapter 18: Planning and Presenting in Small Groups

Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following characterizes a small group?

a. between 12 and 20 people

b. communication only once

c. communication through electronic media

d. accomplishing specific goals

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1a. Preparing Together

Difficulty Level: Easy

2. Which of the following is considered a small group?

a. Thirteen students preparing for a class presentation.

b. Twenty professionals preparing to attend a conference.

c. Four professionals preparing to pitch a business proposal.

d. Four friends preparing to go to a movie.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: 18.1a. Preparing Together

Difficulty Level: Medium

3. Which of the following is a characteristic of a healthy group?

a. Members work independently.

b. Decisions are made by a group leader.

c. Members form cliques.

d. The group aims to excel.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.1a. Preparing Together

Difficulty Level: Medium

4. Which of the following is a characteristic of a healthy group?

a. The group aims to have an average performance.

b. The group aims to excel.

c. The group has no common goal.

d. Members antagonize each other.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.1. Groups at Work

Difficulty Level: Medium

5. Which of the following can be a specific task of a working group?

a. Developing a campaign to present to a client.

b. Developing a policy to recommend to management.

c. Having a friendly chat.

d. a and b

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: 18.1a. Preparing Together

Difficulty Level: Medium

6. Every member of a group must pursue which of the following?

a. fulfilling all roles and responsibilities

b. taking responsibilities from other group members

c. recognizing how his or her performance detracts from the group’s attainment of its goal

d. attempting to take leadership position within the group

Learning Objective: 18.2: Compare and contrast speaking individually with speaking and presenting as a group.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.1a. Preparing Together

Difficulty Level: Medium

7. To work effectively together, the first thing group members need to do is ______.

a. to spend some time sharing their school and work schedules

b. to get directly to their task to make sure they have enough time to accomplish it

c. to discuss the rules of their project

d. to communicate clearly with the group’s stakeholders

Learning Objective: 18.2: Compare and contrast speaking individually with speaking and presenting as a group.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.1a. Preparing Together

Difficulty Level: Medium

8. Which of the following is a way in which small group communication differs from giving a speech?

a. Your attention needs to focus on the interaction among multiple speakers and listeners.

b. In a speech, you will always know if your audience disagrees, but in a small group, you may not.

c. When interacting in a group you and other group members will reach individual decisions.

d. Group members only speak one at a time.

Learning Objective: 18.2: Compare and contrast speaking individually with speaking and presenting as a group.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.1a. Preparing Together

Difficulty Level: Medium

9. Positive group roles accomplish ______.

a. task and maintenance functions

b. only task functions

c. only maintenance functions

d. neither task nor maintenance functions

Learning Objective: 18.3: Demonstrate how group leaders and members contribute to or detract from a group’s effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.1b. The Dynamics of a Group’s Development

Difficulty Level: Medium

10. Negative group roles ______.

a. accomplish dual task and maintenance functions

b. limit the group’s abilities to realize the group’s goal

c. foster a concern for the needs and feelings of group members

d. reveal an overriding concern for group success

Learning Objective: 18.3: Demonstrate how group leaders and members contribute to or detract from a group’s effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.1b. The Dynamics of a Group’s Development

Difficulty Level: Medium

11. A group member can perform which of the following roles?

a. entertainer

b. maintenance oriented

c. other-serving

d. collective

Learning Objective: 18.3: Demonstrate how group leaders and members contribute to or detract from a group’s effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.1b. The Dynamics of a Group’s Development

Difficulty Level: Medium

12. Which of the following is a task-oriented role?

a. gatekeeping

b. standard setting

c. blocking

d. information seeking

Learning Objective: 18.3: Demonstrate how group leaders and members contribute to or detract from a group’s effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1b. The Dynamics of a Group’s Development

Difficulty Level: Easy

13. ______ leadership behaviors include establishing an agenda, giving and soliciting information and opinions, offering internal summaries that describe the group’s progress, helping to keep the group on track, and helping the group to analyze and evaluate issues and reach a consensus.

a. Task

b. Maintenance

c. Communication

d. Designated

Learning Objective: 18.3: Demonstrate how group leaders and members contribute to or detract from a group’s effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.1c. Member Roles and Responsibilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

14. ______ leadership behaviors include the expression of agreement and support, the reduction and release of group tensions, the resolution of differences of opinion and group conflicts, and the ability to enhance morale and increase member satisfaction.

a. Task

b. Maintenance

c. Communication

d. Group

Learning Objective: 18.3: Demonstrate how group leaders and members contribute to or detract from a group’s effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.1c. Member Roles and Responsibilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

15. Which of the following is an advantage of group work?

a. Groups take part in group-think.

b. Working in a group facilitates the separation of resources.

c. Reaching a decision in a group can be less personally reinforcing than reaching a decision alone.

d. The act of participating in decision-making weakens the individual push to compete.

Learning Objective: 18.3: Demonstrate how group leaders and members contribute to or detract from a group’s effectiveness. | 18.4. Use the Reflective Thinking Framework.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.2a. Advantages of Group Problem Solving

Difficulty Level: Medium

16. A ______ refers to a group making a decision that is riskier than an individual working alone would have been comfortable making.

a. dangerous shift

b. risky shift

c. risky move

d. dangerous move

Learning Objective: 18.3: Demonstrate how group leaders and members contribute to or detract from a group’s effectiveness. | 18.4. Use the Reflective Thinking Framework.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.2b. Disadvantages of Group Problem Solving

Difficulty Level: Medium

17. Which of the following is step one of the Reflective Thinking Framework?

a. Define the problem.

b. Analyze the problem.

c. Establish criteria for solutions.

d. Select the best solution.

Learning Objective: 18.4: Use the Reflective Thinking Framework.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.2c. Use a Systematic Problem-Solving Framework

Difficulty Level: Medium

18. Which of the following is step five of the Reflective Thinking Framework?

a. Define the problem.

b. Analyze the problem.

c. Establish criteria for solutions.

d. Select the best solution.

Learning Objective: 18.4: Use the Reflective Thinking Framework.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.2c. Use a Systematic Problem-Solving Framework

Difficulty Level: Medium

19. Which of the following is a step of the Reflective Thinking Framework?

a. Define the problem.

b. Write down the problem.

c. Organize the solutions.

d. Rate the solutions.

Learning Objective: 18.4: Use the Reflective Thinking Framework.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.2c. Use a Systematic Problem-Solving Framework

Difficulty Level: Easy

20. Which of the following is a question to ask yourself when using the Reflective Thinking Framework?

a. Are the resources of all group members being well used?

b. Is the group using its time poorly?

c. Is the group deemphasizing inquiry?

d. How are members not listening to and respecting the ideas and feelings of other members?

Learning Objective: 18.4: Use the Reflective Thinking Framework.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.2c. Use a Systematic Problem-Solving Framework

Difficulty Level: Medium

21. Framework helps group members avoid ______, the tendency to conclude discussion prematurely.

a. early concurrence

b. premature concurrence

c. early agreement

d. premature agreement

Learning Objective: 18.5: Use brainstorming to facilitate group problem solving.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.2c. Use a Systematic Problem-Solving Framework

Difficulty Level: Medium

22. Which of the following is a recommendation for successful brainstorming sessions?

a. Suspend judgment.

b. Discourage freewheeling.

c. Aim for quality of ideas.

d. Keep all ideas confidential.

Learning Objective: 18.5: Use brainstorming to facilitate group problem solving.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.2d. Brainstorm While Problem Solving

Difficulty Level: Medium

23. Which of the following is a component of the oral group report?

a. a presentation by only one member

b. a body

c. a feedback forum

d. a Q&A session

Learning Objective: 18.6: Participate in a group presentation.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.3a. The Oral Group Report

Difficulty Level: Medium

24. ______ occurs when group members conduct a discussion in front of an audience.

a. Brainstorming

b. A meeting

c. A panel discussion

d. A symposium

Learning Objective: 18.6: Participate in a group presentation.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.3c. The Panel Discussion

Difficulty Level: Medium

25. Which of the following is true of panel discussions?

a. The panel discussion is often memorized.

b. Most panel discussions do not include a moderator.

c. The topics are narrow.

d. The audience eavesdrops on exchanges between group members.

Learning Objective: 18.6: Participate in a group presentation.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.3c. The Panel Discussion

Difficulty Level: Medium

26. ______ is a discussion in which a number of individuals present individual speeches of approximately the same length on a central subject before the same audience.

a. Brainstorming

b. A meeting

c. A panel discussion

d. A symposium

Learning Objective: 18.6: Participate in a group presentation.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.3d. The Symposium

Difficulty Level: Medium

27. Symposiums are designed for which of the following?

a. To shed light on or explore different aspects of a problem.

b. To share a series of uncoordinated presentations.

c. To persuade audience members to act in a certain manner.

d. For speakers who are in opposition to share a stage

Learning Objective: 18.6: Participate in a group presentation.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.3d. The Symposium

Difficulty Level: Medium

28. The purpose of a forum is ______.

a. to provide a medium for an open discussion between the group and an audience

b. to restrain audience participation

c. to put speakers in opposition with one another

d. to explore different aspects of a problem

Learning Objective: 18.6: Participate in a group presentation.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.3e. The Forum Presentation

Difficulty Level: Medium

29. Which of the following is a stage groups generally move through?

a. soaring

b. norming

c. adoring

d. dorming

Learning Objective: 18.6: Participate in a group presentation.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.4. Assessing the Group’s performance

Difficulty Level: Medium

30. The purpose of a ______ is to provide a medium for an open and interactive discussion between group and audience.

a. symposium

b. interview

c. forum

d. convention

Learning Objective: 18.6: Participate in a group presentation.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.3e. The Forum Presentation

Difficulty Level: Medium

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1. Positive group roles accomplish task and ______ functions.

Learning Objective: 18.3: Demonstrate how group leaders and members contribute to or detract from a group’s effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.1b. The Dynamics of a Group’s Development

Difficulty Level: Medium

2. When you performed the maintenance-oriented role of ______, you responded warmly, receptively, and supportively to others and their ideas.

Learning Objective: 18.3: Demonstrate how group leaders and members contribute to or detract from a group’s effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: 18.1b. The Dynamics of a Group’s Development

Difficulty Level: Medium

3. Among the ______ behaviors a leader performs are setting the time and place for a meeting, preparing the agenda for the meeting, beginning the meeting, and summarizing the group’s progress at the meeting’s end.

Learning Objective: 18.3: Demonstrate how group leaders and members contribute to or detract from a group’s effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.1d. Enacting Leadership

Difficulty Level: Medium

4. ______ leadership behaviors include the expression of agreement and support, the reduction and release of group tensions, the resolution of differences of opinion and group conflicts, and the enhancement of morale and member satisfaction.

Learning Objective: 18.3: Demonstrate how group leaders and members contribute to or detract from a group’s effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.1d. Enacting Leadership

Difficulty Level: Medium

5. The method of organizing the decision-making process that was derived from the writings of philosopher and educator John Dewey and is called the ______ Framework.

Learning Objective: 18.4: Use the Reflective Thinking Framework.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.2c. Use a Systematic Problem-Solving Framework

Difficulty Level: Medium

6. ______ is the tendency to let the desire for consensus override careful analysis and reasoned decision making.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.2c. Use a Systematic Problem-Solving Framework

Difficulty Level: Easy

7. During a ______ session, all members of a group spontaneously contribute ideas and try to collect as many ideas as possible in a short time without interrupting the thought process.

Learning Objective: 18.5: Use brainstorming to facilitate group problem solving.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.2d. Brainstorm While Problem Solving

Difficulty Level: Medium

8. ______ is the tendency to let the desire for consensus override careful analysis and reasoned decision-making.

Learning Objective: 18.5: Use brainstorming to facilitate group problem solving.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.2d. Brainstorm While Problem Solving

Difficulty Level: Medium

9. A ______ discussion requires group members to talk through an issue in front of an audience.

Learning Objective: 18.6: Participate in a group presentation.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.3b. The Round Table

Difficulty Level: Medium

10. A ______ is a discussion in which a number of individuals present individual speeches of approximately the same length on a central subject before an audience.

Learning Objective: 18.6: Participate in a group presentation.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.3d. The Symposium

Difficulty Level: Medium

11. The purpose of a ______ is to provide a medium for an open and interactive discussion between the group and an audience.

Learning Objective: 18.6: Participate in a group presentation.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.3e. The Forum Presentation

Difficulty Level: Medium

12. When engaged in a round table discussion, group members typically arrange themselves in a ______.

Learning Objective: 18.6: Participate in a group presentation.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.3b. The Round Table

Difficulty Level: Medium

13. A forum works best when there is a ______ to introduce the program and the speakers, as well as to clarify and summarize the program’s progress as needed.

Learning Objective: 18.6. Participate in a group presentation.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.3e. The Forum Presentation

Difficulty Level: Medium

14. Framework helps group members avoid ______, the tendency to conclude discussion prematurely.

Learning Objective: 18.2: Compare and contrast speaking individually with speaking and presenting as a group.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.2c. Use a Systematic Problem-Solving Framework

Difficulty Level: Medium

15. Open and ______ communication is a characteristic of a healthy group.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1. Groups at Work

Difficulty Level: Easy

16. Members supporting one another is a sign of a ______ group.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1. Groups at Work

Difficulty Level: Easy

17. To work ______ together, the first thing group members should do is spend time getting to know one another.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1a. Preparing Together

Difficulty Level: Easy

18. During the planning period, members should establish how they will conduct their ______ and pool their findings.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1a. Preparing Together

Difficulty Level: Easy

19. In the ______ stage of a group, our primary objective is to fit in and be perceived as likeable.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1b. The Dynamics of a Group’s Development

Difficulty Level: Easy

20. During the performing phase, the emphasis of the group switches to task ______.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1b. The Dynamics of a Group’s Development

Difficulty Level: Easy

21. The ______ stage is when members review and reflect on their accomplishments or failures.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1b. The Dynamics of a Group’s Development

Difficulty Level: Easy

22. ______ group members respond warmly, receptively, and supportively to others and their ideas.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1c. Member Roles and Responsibilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

23. The recognition-seeking group member tends to make themselves the ______.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1c. Member Roles and Responsibilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

24. Insisting on getting their own way is a trait common of ______ group members.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1c. Member Roles and Responsibilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

True/False

1. The first thing a group should do is get to know one another.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1a. Preparing Together

Difficulty Level: Easy

2. To work effectively together, the first thing group members should do is spend time getting to know one another.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1. Groups at Work

Difficulty Level: Easy

3. A small group is composed of exactly 12–14 members who communicate over a period of time.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1. Groups at Work

Difficulty Level: Easy

4. Open and candid communication is a characteristic of a healthy group.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1. Groups at Work

Difficulty Level: Easy

5. During the planning period, members should establish how they will conduct their research and pool their findings.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1a. Preparing Together

Difficulty Level: Easy

6. During the adjourning stage is when members review and reflect on their accomplishments or failures.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1b. The Dynamics of a Group’s Development

Difficulty Level: Easy

7. The storming phase is considered the most important.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1b. The Dynamics of a Group’s Development

Difficulty Level: Easy

8. Among the maintenance behaviors a leader performs are setting the time and place for a meeting, preparing the agenda for the meeting, beginning the meeting, and summarizing the group’s progress at the meeting’s end.

Learning Objective: 18.3: Demonstrate how group leaders and members contribute to or detract from a group’s effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.1d. Enacting Leadership

Difficulty Level: Medium

9. Compromising is a maintenance-oriented role.

Learning Objective: 18.2: Compare and contrast speaking individually with speaking and presenting as a group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1b. The Dynamics of a Group’s Development

Difficulty Level: Easy

10. Leadership should be the exclusive possession of a single group-member in order to avoid confusion.

Learning Objective: 18.3: Demonstrate how group leaders and members contribute to or detract from a group’s effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1c. Member Roles and Responsibilities

Difficulty Level: Easy

11. In the storming stage of a group, our primary objective is to fit in and be perceived as likeable.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1b. The Dynamics of a Group’s Development

Difficulty Level: Easy

12. The first stage of group development is norming.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1b. The Dynamics of a Group’s Development

Difficulty Level: Easy

13. Aggressing group members are considered as those with self-serving roles.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1c. Member Roles and Responsibilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

14. Adjourning is the final stage of group development, which consists of reflection on successes and failures.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1b. The Dynamics of a Group’s Development

Difficulty Level: Easy

15. The dynamics of a group’s development generally do not affect the outcomes the group is able to achieve.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.2a. Advantages of Group Problem Solving

Difficulty Level: Easy

16. One of the benefits of problem solving in a group is that group work brings in the ideas and strengths of all members.

Learning Objective: 18.4: Use the Reflective Thinking Framework.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: 18.2a. Advantages of Group Problem Solving

Difficulty Level: Medium

17. When we know other people are available to cover for us, we may slack off.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.2b. Disadvantages of Group Problem Solving

Difficulty Level: Easy

18. The Interactive Thinking Framework consists of six basic steps and offers a logical system for group discussion.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.2c. Use a Systematic Problem-Solving Framework

Difficulty Level: Easy

19. Early concurrence is the tendency to let the desire for consensus override careful analysis and reasoned decision making.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.2c. Use a Systematic Problem-Solving Framework

Difficulty Level: Easy

20. During a brainstorming session, all members of a group spontaneously contribute ideas and try to collect as many ideas as possible in a short time without interrupting the thought process.

Learning Objective: 18.5: Use brainstorming to facilitate group problem solving.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.2d. Brainstorm While Problem Solving

Difficulty Level: Medium

21. You should approach the oral report of group work as you would any other speech.

Learning Objective: 18.6: Participate in a group presentation.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.3a. The Oral Group Report

Difficulty Level: Easy

22. A panel discussion requires group members to be “experts” as they talk through an issue in front of an audience.

Learning Objective: 18.6: Participate in a group presentation.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.3c. The Panel Discussion

Difficulty Level: Easy

23. A forum doesn’t require full audience participation.

Learning Objective: 18.6: Participate in a group presentation.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.3e. The Forum Presentation

Difficulty Level: Easy

24. Symposia are designed to shed light on or explore different aspects of a problem.

Learning Objective: 18.6: Participate in a group presentation.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.3d. The Symposium

Difficulty Level: Medium

25. A panel discussion occurs when group members conduct a discussion in front of an audience.

Learning Objective: 18.6: Participate in a group presentation.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.3b. The Round Table

Difficulty Level: Medium

26. Negative group roles foster a concern for the needs and feelings of group members.

Learning Objective: 18.3: Demonstrate how group leaders and members contribute to or detract from a group’s effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.1c. Member Roles and Responsibilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

27. If a group member uses a coordinating task-oriented role, they tend to summarize ideas and try to draw various contributions together constructively.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1c. Member Roles and Responsibilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

28. An initiating group member will usually ask for facts and opinions about the problem as their primary focus.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1c. Member Roles and Responsibilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

29. Encouraging group members respond warmly, receptively, and supportively to others and their ideas as part of their maintenance-oriented roles.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1c. Member Roles and Responsibilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

30. The recognition-seeking group member tends to make themselves the center of attention.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1c. Member Roles and Responsibilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

31. Insisting on getting their own way is a trait common of dominating group members.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1c. Member Roles and Responsibilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

32. The help-seeking group member will reveal personal feelings irrelevant to the work of the group.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1c. Member Roles and Responsibilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

Essay

1. What characteristics do healthy groups exhibit?

Learning Objective: 18.2: Compare and contrast speaking individually with speaking and presenting as a group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1. Groups at Work

Difficulty Level: Hard

2. What are task-oriented roles in groups?

Learning Objective: 18.1: Define and identify characteristics of a small group.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1c. Member Roles and Responsibilities

Difficulty Level: Medium

3. What do maintenance leadership behaviors include?

Learning Objective: 18.3: Demonstrate how group leaders and members contribute to or detract from a group’s effectiveness.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.1d. Enacting Leadership

Difficulty Level: Medium

4. Discuss and exemplify the requirements that apply to both giving a speech and communicating in a small group.

Learning Objective: 18.2: Compare and contrast speaking individually with speaking and presenting as a group.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.1a. Preparing Together

Difficulty Level: Hard

5. What are the advantages of solving a problem as part of a group?

Learning Objective: 18.4: Use the Reflective Thinking Framework.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.2a. Advantages of Group Problem Solving

Difficulty Level: Medium

6. What are the disadvantages to problem solving in a group?

Learning Objective: 18.4: Use the Reflective Thinking Framework.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.2b. Disadvantages of Group Problem Solving

Difficulty Level: Medium

7. What are the six steps of Dewey’s Reflective Thinking Framework?

Learning Objective: 18.4: Use the Reflective Thinking Framework.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.2c. Use a Systematic Problem-Solving Framework

Difficulty Level: Hard

8. Discuss and exemplify how the Reflective Thinking Framework helps groups avoid groupthink.

Learning Objective: 18.4: Use the Reflective Thinking Framework.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.2c. Use a Systematic Problem-Solving Framework

Difficulty Level: Hard

9. How can you ensure a successful brainstorming session?

Learning Objective: 18.4: Use the Reflective Thinking Framework.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.2d. Brainstorm While Problem Solving

Difficulty Level: Hard

10. Discuss and exemplify what should be included in the body of your oral group report.

Learning Objective: 18.6: Participate in a group presentation.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.3a. The Oral Group Report

Difficulty Level: Hard

11. Why is it important to assess the group’s performance?

Learning Objective: 18.6: Participate in a group presentation.

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: 18.4. Assessing the Group’s Performance

Difficulty Level: Hard

12. Explain how a round table discussion works.

Learning Objective: 18.6: Participate in a group presentation.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.3b. The Round Table

Difficulty Level: Medium

13. Discuss and exemplify how a panel discussion works.

Learning Objective: 18.6: Participate in a group presentation.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.3b. The Round Table

Difficulty Level: Hard

14. What is a symposium?

Learning Objective: 18.6: Participate in a group presentation.

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 18.3d. The Symposium

Difficulty Level: Hard

15. Discuss and exemplify what happens to groups at the “norming” stage.

Learning Objective: 18.6: Participate in a group presentation.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 18.4. Assessing the Group’s performance

Difficulty Level: Hard