HSCO 511 QUIZ 1 Group Dynamics and Development - Questions and Answers

Quiz: Group Dynamics and Development The quiz: Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module 2: Week 2. Attempt History Score for this quiz: 80 out of 80 Question 1 2 / 2 pts Cohesion enhances group performance when it increases tolerance for other members’ shortcomings. the norms of the group support high rates of productivity. groups are working on cognitive, rather than physical, tasks. it is based on attraction rather than task commitment. Question 2 2 / 2 pts Which of the following is NOT one of Jacobs et al.’s perspectives on the relationship between content and process in a group meeting? Process refers to the purpose and task of the group whereas content refers to the dynamics and therapeutic forces in the group. The leader may emphasize one or the other depending on the type of group and the stage it is in. A group that focuses too much on process may never reach any meaningful depth. A group that focuses too much on content may miss out on the benefits of interacting with and learning from each other. Question 3 2 / 2 pts Group formation is influenced significantly by all these factors EXCEPT the personality characteristics of individuals who may become members. situational forces that promote affiliation among individuals. interpersonal forces that promote attraction among individuals. the political views of those seeking group membership. Question 4 2 / 2 pts Which of the following is NOT identified by Jacobs et al. as a potential problem for a group? The leader skipping from topic to topic Members expressing their feelings Members trying to dominate the discussion Members who are withdrawn, participating minimally, and/or attending sporadically Question 5 2 / 2 pts Which of the following statement is true? Studies suggest that groups substantially influence their members. Many people live their entire lives without being a part of a group. In ancient times, people were more individualistic than group-oriented. Very little is known about groups and their processes. Question 6 2 / 2 pts If the leader sees that a change of purpose is needed, he or she should discuss with the group why the change might be helpful. make the change without informing the members. make sure the new direction is established within a single session. cutting off members who are frustrated or confused about the change. Question 7 2 / 2 pts According to Jacobs et al., which of the following can be a MISTAKE with regard to group rules? Spending a short amount of time explaining the rules Deciding on the rules and informing the members of what they are Discussing the rules as they become relevant in the group Making up the rules as a group decision activity Question 8 2 / 2 pts When a group is formally organized in a hierarchical structure, the informal structure will always be hierarchical as well. there will be more high status persons than low status persons. certain individuals in the group have more status than others. the informal structure will probably be egalitarian. Question 9 2 / 2 pts Which of the following qualities is typically found in a social (or secondary) group? Members are strongly committed to the group and rarely leave the group once they join it. The members know each other very well and share intimate details with one another. The group meets only briefly, and then disperses and does not reassemble. The members interact with one another over an extended period of time. Question 10 2 / 2 pts Which of the following is NOT essential to pre-group planning? Determining w