Working in Groups: Communication
Principles and Strategies – 8th Edition
ST
TEST BANK
UV
IA
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Isa N. Engleberg
AP
Dianna R. Wynn
Kay Kyungah Yoon
PR
OV
Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
and Students
ED
© Isa N. Engleberg, Dianna R. Wynn & Kay Kyungah Yoon
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, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Working in Groups: Communication Principles
ST
and Strategies – 8th Edition
Isa N. Engleberg, Dianna R. Wynn & Kay Kyungah Yoon
UV
Chapter 1: Introduction to Group Communication
Chapter 2: Group Development
Chapter 3: Participation in Groups
IA
Chapter 4: Diversity in Groups
Chapter 5: Leadership in Groups
Chapter 6: Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Groups
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Chapter 7: Listening and Responding in Groups
Chapter 8: Conflict and Cohesion in Groups
Chapter 9: Decision Making and Problem Solving in Groups
AP
Chapter 10: Critical Thinking and Argumentation in Groups
Chapter 11: Group Meetings
Chapter 12: Group Presentations
PR
OV
ED
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, Chapter 1
ST
Introduction to Group Communication
Multiple Choice Single Select
UV
1) According to a study commissioned by the Association of American Colleges and
Universities (AAC&U) that asked 496 employers to rank the essential learning outcomes
needed by college graduates entering the workforce, which outcome ranked highest?
a) ability to work in teams
b) critical thinking
IA
c) digital literacy
d) ability to analyze and interpret data
?_
e) the application of knowledge to real-world settings
Answer: a
AP
Learning Objective 1.1: Describe the pervasiveness and importance of group work.
Topic 1.1: The Importance of Groups
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
PR
2) The state in which the effective collaboration of group members produces better results than
what would be expected, given the sum of skills and abilities of individual members working
alone, is known as .
a) interaction
OV
b) common goals
c) interdependence
d) synergy
e) working
ED
Answer: d
Learning Objective 1.2: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of working in groups.
Topic 1.2.1: Advantages of Working in Groups
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
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i
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, 3) Which of the following characteristics is a disadvantage of working in groups?
ST
f) Groups make better decisions when working on complex tasks.
g) Working in groups enhances member learning.
h) Groups require significant time, energy, and resources.
UV
i) Groups are often more creative than members working alone.
j) Members usually enjoy working with others in groups.
Answer: c
Learning Objective 1.2: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of working in groups.
Topic 1.2.2: Disadvantages of Working in Groups
IA
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
?_
4) Which of the following situations best represents group communication as defined in the
text?
k) people talking in an elevator
l) people discussing the weather at an airport
AP
m) fans cheering at a baseball game
n) jury members deliberating a court case
o) a congregation listening to a sermon
Answer: d
PR
Learning Objective 1.3: Explain the importance of the five key elements in the definition of
group communication.
Topic 1.3: Defining Group Communication
Difficulty Level: Moderate
OV
Skill Level: Apply What You Know
5) A group with seven members has the potential for different types of interactions.
p) 9
q) 90
ED
r) 666
s) 900
t) 966
Answer: e
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Principles and Strategies – 8th Edition
ST
TEST BANK
UV
IA
?_
Isa N. Engleberg
AP
Dianna R. Wynn
Kay Kyungah Yoon
PR
OV
Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
and Students
ED
© Isa N. Engleberg, Dianna R. Wynn & Kay Kyungah Yoon
?
All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution without permission is prohibited.
Created by MedConnoisseur ©2025/2026
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Working in Groups: Communication Principles
ST
and Strategies – 8th Edition
Isa N. Engleberg, Dianna R. Wynn & Kay Kyungah Yoon
UV
Chapter 1: Introduction to Group Communication
Chapter 2: Group Development
Chapter 3: Participation in Groups
IA
Chapter 4: Diversity in Groups
Chapter 5: Leadership in Groups
Chapter 6: Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Groups
?_
Chapter 7: Listening and Responding in Groups
Chapter 8: Conflict and Cohesion in Groups
Chapter 9: Decision Making and Problem Solving in Groups
AP
Chapter 10: Critical Thinking and Argumentation in Groups
Chapter 11: Group Meetings
Chapter 12: Group Presentations
PR
OV
ED
?
Created by MedConnoisseur ©2025/2026
, Chapter 1
ST
Introduction to Group Communication
Multiple Choice Single Select
UV
1) According to a study commissioned by the Association of American Colleges and
Universities (AAC&U) that asked 496 employers to rank the essential learning outcomes
needed by college graduates entering the workforce, which outcome ranked highest?
a) ability to work in teams
b) critical thinking
IA
c) digital literacy
d) ability to analyze and interpret data
?_
e) the application of knowledge to real-world settings
Answer: a
AP
Learning Objective 1.1: Describe the pervasiveness and importance of group work.
Topic 1.1: The Importance of Groups
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
PR
2) The state in which the effective collaboration of group members produces better results than
what would be expected, given the sum of skills and abilities of individual members working
alone, is known as .
a) interaction
OV
b) common goals
c) interdependence
d) synergy
e) working
ED
Answer: d
Learning Objective 1.2: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of working in groups.
Topic 1.2.1: Advantages of Working in Groups
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
?
i
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, 3) Which of the following characteristics is a disadvantage of working in groups?
ST
f) Groups make better decisions when working on complex tasks.
g) Working in groups enhances member learning.
h) Groups require significant time, energy, and resources.
UV
i) Groups are often more creative than members working alone.
j) Members usually enjoy working with others in groups.
Answer: c
Learning Objective 1.2: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of working in groups.
Topic 1.2.2: Disadvantages of Working in Groups
IA
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
?_
4) Which of the following situations best represents group communication as defined in the
text?
k) people talking in an elevator
l) people discussing the weather at an airport
AP
m) fans cheering at a baseball game
n) jury members deliberating a court case
o) a congregation listening to a sermon
Answer: d
PR
Learning Objective 1.3: Explain the importance of the five key elements in the definition of
group communication.
Topic 1.3: Defining Group Communication
Difficulty Level: Moderate
OV
Skill Level: Apply What You Know
5) A group with seven members has the potential for different types of interactions.
p) 9
q) 90
ED
r) 666
s) 900
t) 966
Answer: e
?
ii
Copyright © 2025, 2017, 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.
