JMU SCOM TEST 2 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
accentuations Correct Answers intensifying verbal messages;
ex) PLEASE don't touch anything in the store, or Don't you
EVER say that word
advantages and disadvantages of working in small groups
Correct Answers group size: as it increases, so does the
complexity of decision making; number of nonparticipants in
group discussions increases when the group goes beyond 6
members; larger groups often become splintered; larger groups
may take more time to make decisions than smaller groups;
scheduling meeting time is easier
advantages of consesus Correct Answers recquries full
discussion of issues; team members are likely to be committed
to decision and defend it when challenged by outsiders; usually
produce group satisfaction
advantages of majority rule Correct Answers efficient, can
provide rapid closure on relatively unimportant issues; in large
groups may be only way to make decision
advising response Correct Answers tells people how they
should act; likely to be unhelpful; "My roommate drives me
crazy, she has so many odd quirks" you respond "why don't you
change roommates?"
aggressiveness Correct Answers putting own needs first;
imposing thoughts and emotions on others
, assertiveness Correct Answers the ability to communicate a full
range of your thoughts and emotions with confidence and skill;
considers both your needs and needs of others
autocratic leadership Correct Answers directive style, puts
heavy emphasis on task dimension with slight attention to social
dimension of groups; member participation not encouraged;
leaders tell members what to do and they expect obedience
characteristics of group-think Correct Answers disagreement is
discouraged; strong pressure to conform; group lacks a
structured decision making process; in group and out group
(don't agree with group) mentality
chronemics Correct Answers study of the role of time in
communication; subcategory of nonverbal communication; (ex)
in america, it is acceptable to arrive late to a party, but not a
business meeting
conflict Correct Answers the expressed struggle of
interconnected parties who perceive incompatible goals and
interference from one or more parties from attaining these goals
connotation Correct Answers personal meaning, changes from
individual to individual; connotations have three dimensions:
evaluations (good/bad), potency (strong/weak) and activity
(active passive) (ex) Rottweiler: "cute" or "vicious", "powerful"
or "indifferent"
SOLUTIONS
accentuations Correct Answers intensifying verbal messages;
ex) PLEASE don't touch anything in the store, or Don't you
EVER say that word
advantages and disadvantages of working in small groups
Correct Answers group size: as it increases, so does the
complexity of decision making; number of nonparticipants in
group discussions increases when the group goes beyond 6
members; larger groups often become splintered; larger groups
may take more time to make decisions than smaller groups;
scheduling meeting time is easier
advantages of consesus Correct Answers recquries full
discussion of issues; team members are likely to be committed
to decision and defend it when challenged by outsiders; usually
produce group satisfaction
advantages of majority rule Correct Answers efficient, can
provide rapid closure on relatively unimportant issues; in large
groups may be only way to make decision
advising response Correct Answers tells people how they
should act; likely to be unhelpful; "My roommate drives me
crazy, she has so many odd quirks" you respond "why don't you
change roommates?"
aggressiveness Correct Answers putting own needs first;
imposing thoughts and emotions on others
, assertiveness Correct Answers the ability to communicate a full
range of your thoughts and emotions with confidence and skill;
considers both your needs and needs of others
autocratic leadership Correct Answers directive style, puts
heavy emphasis on task dimension with slight attention to social
dimension of groups; member participation not encouraged;
leaders tell members what to do and they expect obedience
characteristics of group-think Correct Answers disagreement is
discouraged; strong pressure to conform; group lacks a
structured decision making process; in group and out group
(don't agree with group) mentality
chronemics Correct Answers study of the role of time in
communication; subcategory of nonverbal communication; (ex)
in america, it is acceptable to arrive late to a party, but not a
business meeting
conflict Correct Answers the expressed struggle of
interconnected parties who perceive incompatible goals and
interference from one or more parties from attaining these goals
connotation Correct Answers personal meaning, changes from
individual to individual; connotations have three dimensions:
evaluations (good/bad), potency (strong/weak) and activity
(active passive) (ex) Rottweiler: "cute" or "vicious", "powerful"
or "indifferent"
