1) According to the text, which one is NOT a key element in the definition of a group? a) two or more members b) members share some characteristics such as eye color or gender c) interpersonal connections among members d) boundaried (connections enclose members within a group) 2) James' studies of naturally forming groups indicate a) most groups include a leader b) the most common group size was two members c) C. groups are small if deliberately formed, but larger if they form spontaneously. d) D. groups include, on average, 4.2 members. 3) When researchers carefully recorded the size of groups in public places, such as parks, sidewalks, cafeterias, and offices, they discovered that most of these groups were a) small in size including 2 or 3 members b) large in size ranging from 10 to 20 members c) short-lived lasting for 30 seconds on average d) crowded together rather than well-spaced 4) Taylor, when registering for classes in college, is searching for an interesting elective taught by an easy grader. His roommates and close friends all recommend the same small set of possible courses, but one of Taylor’s more casual acquaintances tells him about a great course taught in a small, little-known department.This process illustrates a) the rule of the few b) the strength of weak ties c) the value-added effect d) collective dynamism e) the distinction between structure and process 5) What word is critically important to remember when distinguishing between a group and a network? a) interactions b) boundary c) relations d) ties e) communication 6) Which is true? a) People who communicate with one only using computers and the Internet are not a true group. b) Networks establish membership, but groups usually do not. c) Group interaction generally takes one of two forms: social interaction and task interaction. d) Dyads, because they include only two individuals, are not groups. 7) Which one is task-focused rather than relationship-focused? a) feeling anger toward a coworker b) complimenting a group member after a presentation c) asking the group members if they are happy with the decision d) offering a good solution to the problem the group faces 8) Which one is NOT one of the four basic group goals identified by McGrath’s model of group tasks? a) discussing b) generating c) choosing d) negotiating e) executing 9) Interdependence, a key quality of groups, requires a) all members of the group influence each other equally. b) members’ outcomes depend, in part, on the actions of others in the group. c) influence is reciprocal, in the sense that if A influences B, then B influences A. d) group members share a common goal. 10) You note that Don is the leader, LaDelle complies with the group’s norms, and Don is well-liked by LaDelle but not by Gregory. You are describing the group’s a) structure b) entitativity c) interaction d) goals e) cohesiveness 11) Which is NOT one of the key characteristics of a group? a) interaction among members b) a degree of unity c) group structure d) a leader is present e) group-level goals 12) According to the text, if you had to choose only one aspect of a group to study, you would probably learn the most by studying its a) structure b) goals c) cohesiveness d) interdependencies e) communication 13) Shannon takes her family to church on Saturday. She makes sure that her family sits quietly during worship service. She believes that religion will teach her children strong moral values. Shannon's family is a: he believes that religion will teach her children strong moral values. Shannon’s family is a(n) a) primary group b) social group c) self-organizing group d) essential group e) category 14) Audiences, bystanders and crowds are to __ as coworkers, sports teams, and study groups are to __. a) primary groups; collectives b) collectives; categories c) collectives; social groups d) social groups; personal groups e) secondary groups; primary groups 15) Individuals who study in AUP are called AUPian. AUPians are a) a norm b) a planned group c) a category d) an emergent group e) an interaction

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