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Group Dynamics
Quiz 2 Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define Social Interdependence | positive relationship (work together productively) |
| Explain what a self-fulfilling prophecy is and give an example. | What you expect will be the outcome. Find someone in class that is a little aggressive ... if you tell them "no" they become obnoxious |
| Identify one way you can insure members are committed to group goals. | Members should be involved in defining the goals. |
| Being trustworthy is ... | The most important way to build and maintain trust ... |
| Explain ones level of aspiration. | A compromise between ideal goals and realistic expectations (50% chance of succeeding). |
| Identify 3 characteristics of group cohesion. | 1. ease of setting goals 2. being influenced by group mates 3. recruiting of like-minded individuals |
| What is a hidden agenda? | Personal goals unknown to others in a group and not in line with the dominant group goal. |
| Define processing gain | Development of new ideas through group interaction |
| When does social loafing occur? | Social loafing occurs when its hard to identify how much each group member is contributing. |
| Explain a good starting guide to forming successful group goals and give and example. | Goals should be clearly understood and operational (goals with easily identifiable indicators of achievement). For example raising $300 for a charity. |
| Communication is maximized when people sit ... | Across from you. |
| Identify one way a group leader can reduce group tension. | Self-deprecating humor (making fun of oneself). |
| What is "noise" in terms of group dynamics? | 1. Any element that hinders effective communication 2. Noise in the communication process (annoying mannerisms of sender, traffic noise, past experiences of the receiver making him suspicious of the sender's suggestions) |
| Identify the most effective way of sending your message. | Make verbal and nonverbal messages congruent (should work together and support each other). |
| What is the best predictor of leadership success? | Prior leadership success |
| Describe a charismatic leadership style. | A leader that inspires confidence in others. |
| Machiavellian leaders believe ... | People are easy to manipulate |
| Democratic leaders are made from ... | Those members are most satisfied with. |
| According to influence theory, leaders are those that ... | Talk the most |
| Identify the three parts of the distributed actions theory of leadership: | 1. Any member can become a leader as long as actions help the group 2. A relationship leader facilitates participation 3. A goal leader is one who summarizes |
| According to Bales a group member assuming a relationship-leadership role will ... | Alleviate frustration and show stability |
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menegiol
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