COMM 1100 Exam 3 questions n
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Groups often make more _____ decisions than do individuals.
a)conservative
b)neutral
c)polarized
d)risky - ANS ✔✔c) polarized
Brainstorming would occur under which group decision-making function?
a)Analysis of problem
b)Evaluation of alternatives
c)Goal setting
d)Identification of alternatives - ANS ✔✔d) identification of alternatives
According to the functional perspective on group decision making, the problem analysis
function involves _____.
a)determining the nature of the problem
b)determining the extent of the problem
c)determining the probable cause(s) of the problem
d)All of the above - ANS ✔✔d) all of the above
According to the functional perspective on group decision making, promotive communication
_____.
a)distracts from the group's ability to achieve one of the four task functions
, b)makes one member's ideas more important than another's
c)moves the group along the goal path by calling attention to one of the functions
d)takes the group away from the goal path completely - ANS ✔✔c) moves the group alone the
goal path by calling attention to one of the functions
Counteractive interaction refers to _____.
a)interaction that moves the group toward its goal by calling attention to one of the four
requisite decision-making functions
b)interaction that diverts, retards, or frustrates group members' ability to achieve the four task
functions
c)interaction that members use to get the group back on track
d)losses in group productivity during discussion process - ANS ✔✔c) interaction that members
use to get the group back on track
Groupthink occurs when groups place group harmony above motivation to _____.
a)achieve cognitive consistency
b)assess plans of action
c)change
d)conflict - ANS ✔✔b) assess plans of action
Irving Janis' theory of Groupthink focuses on _____ groups.
a)family
b)friendship
c)fund-raising
d)problem-solving - ANS ✔✔d) problem-solving
_____ is defined as the extent to which group members are willing to work together, or the
group's sense of togetherness.
answers rated A+ 2025/2026
Groups often make more _____ decisions than do individuals.
a)conservative
b)neutral
c)polarized
d)risky - ANS ✔✔c) polarized
Brainstorming would occur under which group decision-making function?
a)Analysis of problem
b)Evaluation of alternatives
c)Goal setting
d)Identification of alternatives - ANS ✔✔d) identification of alternatives
According to the functional perspective on group decision making, the problem analysis
function involves _____.
a)determining the nature of the problem
b)determining the extent of the problem
c)determining the probable cause(s) of the problem
d)All of the above - ANS ✔✔d) all of the above
According to the functional perspective on group decision making, promotive communication
_____.
a)distracts from the group's ability to achieve one of the four task functions
, b)makes one member's ideas more important than another's
c)moves the group along the goal path by calling attention to one of the functions
d)takes the group away from the goal path completely - ANS ✔✔c) moves the group alone the
goal path by calling attention to one of the functions
Counteractive interaction refers to _____.
a)interaction that moves the group toward its goal by calling attention to one of the four
requisite decision-making functions
b)interaction that diverts, retards, or frustrates group members' ability to achieve the four task
functions
c)interaction that members use to get the group back on track
d)losses in group productivity during discussion process - ANS ✔✔c) interaction that members
use to get the group back on track
Groupthink occurs when groups place group harmony above motivation to _____.
a)achieve cognitive consistency
b)assess plans of action
c)change
d)conflict - ANS ✔✔b) assess plans of action
Irving Janis' theory of Groupthink focuses on _____ groups.
a)family
b)friendship
c)fund-raising
d)problem-solving - ANS ✔✔d) problem-solving
_____ is defined as the extent to which group members are willing to work together, or the
group's sense of togetherness.
