SSG103 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++
In dialectic terms, effective groups balance conflict with
a. conformity.
b. cohesion.
c. structure.
d. closed systems.
e. social dimensions.
b. cohesion.
According to your textbook, a group's context refers to
a. the type and size of the group.
b. the group's physical and psychological setting.
c. the group's purpose, history, and status.
d. the characteristics of and relationships among group members.
e. all of the above.
e. all of the above.
A local Alcoholics Anonymous chapter is an example of a
a. primary group.
,b. self-help group.
c. learning group.
d. service group.
e. public group.
b. self-help group.
Which of the following situations best represents group communication as
defined in the textbook?
a. People talking in an elevator.
b. People discussing the weather at an airport.
c. Fans cheering at a baseball game.
d. Jury members deliberating a court case.
e. A congregation listening to a sermon.
d. Jury members deliberating a court case
A group with 7 members has the potential for _______ different types of
interactions.
a. 9
b. 90
c. 666
d. 900
e. 966
e. 966
,What is the ideal group size for a problem-solving discussion?
a. 3-5 people
b. 4-6 people
c. 5-7 people
d. 6-9 people
e. 8-12 people
e. 8-12 people
To which basic element of communication is Grace giving special attention when
she prepares for an important group meeting by making sure her business suit is
pressed, that her hair is well-groomed, that her perfume is pleasant but subtle,
and that she takes a breath mint before entering the meeting room?
a. channels
b. external noise
c. feedback
d. verbal message
e. internal noise
a. channels
According to your textbook, the most important factor separating successful
groups from unsuccessful ones is
a. having a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 12 members in a group.
b. a clear goal.
, c. strong leadership.
d. member independence and interdependence.
e. group morale.
b. a clear goal.
In a communication transaction, feedback represents
a. a group's physical and psychological environment.
b. anything that interferes with or inhibits effective communication.
c. the media through which group members share messages.
d. the response or reaction to a message.
e. ideas, information, opinions, and/or feelings that generate meaning.
d. the response or reaction to a message.
Which of the following examples best illustrates the systems theory principle that
"systems try to maintain balance in their environment"?
a.. Members may take time off to "play" when work becomes too intense.
b. Members may unexpectedly come up with new ideas and techniques.
c. Effective groups have clear goals.
d. Groups suffer if members fail to cooperate.
e. Groups rely on member input to achieve a common goal.
a. Members may take time off to "play" when work becomes too intense.
The cooperative interaction of several factors that results in a combined effect
greater than the total of all individual parts is referred to as
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++
In dialectic terms, effective groups balance conflict with
a. conformity.
b. cohesion.
c. structure.
d. closed systems.
e. social dimensions.
b. cohesion.
According to your textbook, a group's context refers to
a. the type and size of the group.
b. the group's physical and psychological setting.
c. the group's purpose, history, and status.
d. the characteristics of and relationships among group members.
e. all of the above.
e. all of the above.
A local Alcoholics Anonymous chapter is an example of a
a. primary group.
,b. self-help group.
c. learning group.
d. service group.
e. public group.
b. self-help group.
Which of the following situations best represents group communication as
defined in the textbook?
a. People talking in an elevator.
b. People discussing the weather at an airport.
c. Fans cheering at a baseball game.
d. Jury members deliberating a court case.
e. A congregation listening to a sermon.
d. Jury members deliberating a court case
A group with 7 members has the potential for _______ different types of
interactions.
a. 9
b. 90
c. 666
d. 900
e. 966
e. 966
,What is the ideal group size for a problem-solving discussion?
a. 3-5 people
b. 4-6 people
c. 5-7 people
d. 6-9 people
e. 8-12 people
e. 8-12 people
To which basic element of communication is Grace giving special attention when
she prepares for an important group meeting by making sure her business suit is
pressed, that her hair is well-groomed, that her perfume is pleasant but subtle,
and that she takes a breath mint before entering the meeting room?
a. channels
b. external noise
c. feedback
d. verbal message
e. internal noise
a. channels
According to your textbook, the most important factor separating successful
groups from unsuccessful ones is
a. having a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 12 members in a group.
b. a clear goal.
, c. strong leadership.
d. member independence and interdependence.
e. group morale.
b. a clear goal.
In a communication transaction, feedback represents
a. a group's physical and psychological environment.
b. anything that interferes with or inhibits effective communication.
c. the media through which group members share messages.
d. the response or reaction to a message.
e. ideas, information, opinions, and/or feelings that generate meaning.
d. the response or reaction to a message.
Which of the following examples best illustrates the systems theory principle that
"systems try to maintain balance in their environment"?
a.. Members may take time off to "play" when work becomes too intense.
b. Members may unexpectedly come up with new ideas and techniques.
c. Effective groups have clear goals.
d. Groups suffer if members fail to cooperate.
e. Groups rely on member input to achieve a common goal.
a. Members may take time off to "play" when work becomes too intense.
The cooperative interaction of several factors that results in a combined effect
greater than the total of all individual parts is referred to as
