Question 1

A statement not pertaining to the here and now of the group that offers a creative and meaningful interpretation of events and meets a group's psychological or rhetorical need is an example of

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A)   a fantasy theme.
B)   all of these.
C)   a fantasy chain.
D)   groupspeak.
E)   a fantasy.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Group members often seem to be unaware of norms governing their behaviors as members.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Three assumptions of the theory of structuration:

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The theory of structuration, developed b...

Question 4

How does a status hierarchy develop in a group in which members all begin with equal power and status?

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A status hierarchy can develop in a grou...

Question 5

"Includes the members' initial expectations about each other" is which phase of group socialization?

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A)   Assimilation phase
B)   Encounter phase
C)   Anticipatory phase
D)   Exit phase
E)   Antecedent phaseF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Someone who comes up with an idea for the group presentation holds what type of status?

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A)   ascribed status
B)   earned statusC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 7

During discussions, low-status members of a group tend to speak more often to other low-status members than to high-status members.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Someone more likely to speak to members of the same status holds what type of status?

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A)   earned status
B)   ascribed statusC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 9

Tension is normal when members disagree about what solution to adopt or propose.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If primary tension is not managed effectively, groups may become stuck in patterns of over-politeness, formality, and hesitancy to disagree, which can impair their ability to think critically when they need to.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 11

Many fantasies do not develop into fantasy chains.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The committee to select a new faculty member for the department has accomplished its task, the committee no longer has a need to exist. What phase of group socialization is this called?

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A)   anticipatory phase
B)   assimilation phase
C)   antecedent phase
D)   encounter phase
E)   exit phaseF) C) and E)
G) None of the above E

Question 13

"That's a great idea! One problem I see with it is…." is what form of communication?

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A)   Defensive Communication
B)   Supportive CommunicationC) A) and B)
D) undefined B

Question 14

Tension arising from the need to decide among differing interpretations or proposals is called ______________ tension.

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The answer of Tension arising from the need to decide...

Question 15

Competing for high-status positions and influence in decisions is an example of secondary tension.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

"What do you all think we should do?" is what form of communication?

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A)   Supportive Communication
B)   Defensive CommunicationC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 17

Symbolic convergence theory rests on the belief that humans are

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A)   the only symbol-using class of life.
B)   storytellers who share meaning through talk.
C)   driven by a set of convergent needs.
D)   extremely complex mentally.
E)   inclined to ignore reality in favor of myths.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

Someone who is more likely to be given "idiosyncrasy credit" to break rules holds what type of status?

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A)   earned status
B)   ascribed statusC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 19

Which pattern of behaviors occurs during initial primary tension?

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A)   low attendance, apathy, and failure to arrive at group decisions
B)   a lot of leaning forward, animated gesturing, and imitating each other's postures
C)   none of these
D)   exceptional politeness, long pauses, and yawning and sighing
E)   fidgeting, disagreeing, and loud voicesF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 20

List and explain the functions of group fantasies.

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Group fantasies serve several functions ...

Exam 6: Communication and Group Culture: Tensions, Fantasy, Socialization, Norms, and Climate

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