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8th edition by isa n engleberg
Test Bank
for
Working in Groups
Communication Principles and Strategies
Eighth Edition
Isa Engleberg
Prince George‘s Community College
Dianna Wynn
StandPoint Strategies LLC
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8th edition by isa n engleberg
Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Group Communication 1
Chapter 2: Group Development 35
Chapter 3: Participation in Groups 69
Chapter 4: Diversity in Groups 106
Chapter 5: Leadership in Groups 144
Chapter 6: Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Groups 178
Chapter 7: Listening and Responding in Groups 214
Chapter 8: Conflict and Cohesion in Groups 244
Chapter 9: Decision Making and Problem Solving in Groups 279
Chapter 10: Critical Thinking and Argumentation in Groups 318
Chapter 11: Group Meetings 356
Chapter 12: Group Presentations 378
Chapter 1
Introduction to Group Communication
Key: Answer, Page, Type, Learning Objective, Level
Type
A=Applied
ii
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8th edition by isa n engleberg
C=Conceptual
F=Factual
Level
(1)=Easy; (2)=Moderate; (3)=Difficult
1% Easy
83 % Moderate
16% Difficult
LO=Learning Objective
SG=Used in Study Guide
p=page
TB_Engleberg_Chapter 1
Multiple Choice Single Select
1) According to a study commissioned by the Association of American Colleges and
Universities (AAC&U) that asked 496 employers to rank the essential learning outcomes
needed by college graduates entering the workforce, which outcome ranked highest?
a) ability to work in teams
b) critical thinking
c) digital literacy
d) ability to analyze and interpret data
e) the application of knowledge to real-world settings
Answer: a
Learning Objective 1.1: Describe the pervasiveness and importance of group work.
Topic 1.1: The Importance of Groups
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
2) The state in which the effective collaboration of group members produces better results than
iii
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8th edition by isa n engleberg
what would be expected, given the sum of skills and abilities of individual members working
alone, is known as ________.
a) interaction
b) common goals
c) interdependence
d) synergy
e) working
Answer: d
Learning Objective 1.2: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of working in groups.
Topic 1.2.1: Advantages of Working in Groups
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
3) Which of the following characteristics is a disadvantage of working in groups?
f) Groups make better decisions when working on complex tasks.
g) Working in groups enhances member learning.
h) Groups require significant time, energy, and resources.
i) Groups are often more creative than members working alone.
j) Members usually enjoy working with others in groups.
Answer: c
Learning Objective 1.2: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of working in groups.
Topic 1.2.2: Disadvantages of Working in Groups
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
4) Which of the following situations best represents group communication as defined in the
text?
k) people talking in an elevator
l) people discussing the weather at an airport
m) fans cheering at a baseball game
n) jury members deliberating a court case
o) a congregation listening to a sermon
Answer: d
Learning Objective 1.3: Explain the importance of the five key elements in the definition of
group communication.
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8th edition by isa n engleberg
Test Bank
for
Working in Groups
Communication Principles and Strategies
Eighth Edition
Isa Engleberg
Prince George‘s Community College
Dianna Wynn
StandPoint Strategies LLC
0/1/2026,
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8th edition by isa n engleberg
Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Group Communication 1
Chapter 2: Group Development 35
Chapter 3: Participation in Groups 69
Chapter 4: Diversity in Groups 106
Chapter 5: Leadership in Groups 144
Chapter 6: Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Groups 178
Chapter 7: Listening and Responding in Groups 214
Chapter 8: Conflict and Cohesion in Groups 244
Chapter 9: Decision Making and Problem Solving in Groups 279
Chapter 10: Critical Thinking and Argumentation in Groups 318
Chapter 11: Group Meetings 356
Chapter 12: Group Presentations 378
Chapter 1
Introduction to Group Communication
Key: Answer, Page, Type, Learning Objective, Level
Type
A=Applied
ii
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8th edition by isa n engleberg
C=Conceptual
F=Factual
Level
(1)=Easy; (2)=Moderate; (3)=Difficult
1% Easy
83 % Moderate
16% Difficult
LO=Learning Objective
SG=Used in Study Guide
p=page
TB_Engleberg_Chapter 1
Multiple Choice Single Select
1) According to a study commissioned by the Association of American Colleges and
Universities (AAC&U) that asked 496 employers to rank the essential learning outcomes
needed by college graduates entering the workforce, which outcome ranked highest?
a) ability to work in teams
b) critical thinking
c) digital literacy
d) ability to analyze and interpret data
e) the application of knowledge to real-world settings
Answer: a
Learning Objective 1.1: Describe the pervasiveness and importance of group work.
Topic 1.1: The Importance of Groups
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
2) The state in which the effective collaboration of group members produces better results than
iii
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0/1/2026,
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8th edition by isa n engleberg
what would be expected, given the sum of skills and abilities of individual members working
alone, is known as ________.
a) interaction
b) common goals
c) interdependence
d) synergy
e) working
Answer: d
Learning Objective 1.2: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of working in groups.
Topic 1.2.1: Advantages of Working in Groups
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
3) Which of the following characteristics is a disadvantage of working in groups?
f) Groups make better decisions when working on complex tasks.
g) Working in groups enhances member learning.
h) Groups require significant time, energy, and resources.
i) Groups are often more creative than members working alone.
j) Members usually enjoy working with others in groups.
Answer: c
Learning Objective 1.2: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of working in groups.
Topic 1.2.2: Disadvantages of Working in Groups
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
4) Which of the following situations best represents group communication as defined in the
text?
k) people talking in an elevator
l) people discussing the weather at an airport
m) fans cheering at a baseball game
n) jury members deliberating a court case
o) a congregation listening to a sermon
Answer: d
Learning Objective 1.3: Explain the importance of the five key elements in the definition of
group communication.
iv
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