QUIZ CHAPTER 9 – Flashcards
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For people to be considered a "group," the members must see themselves experiencing which of the following?
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interdependence
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Which type of leader provides direction and guidance but does not impose rigid authority?
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democratic
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Conformity pressures could occur in which of the following ways?
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When a majority of members have differing opinions from a single member and/or when one member is extremely powerful or charismatic.
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In which of the following ways is a team distinct from a group?
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Teams have individuals with diverse skills/experiences and develop greater interdependence.
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___________________ power is the ability to influence based on personal charisma and personality.
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Referent
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Cohesion and participation are related to each other in which of the following ways?
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Cohesion is promoted by high participation and participation is promoted by cohesion.
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Deondra is part of a social group on campus. Even though the group sets specific meeting times, everyone in the group knows that it is acceptable to be 10-15 minutes late without needing to call and check in. This unspoken expectation is an example of ____.
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a norm
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Which term is used to describe members of a group who exert less effort than they would if they had worked alone?
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social loafing
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The most significant potential disadvantage(s) of group discussion is (are)
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conformity pressures and time required.
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The attempt to increase personal status in a group by winning the approval of high-status members is known as
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social climbing.
