Quiz- Group behavior

1. A__________is the entire collection of elements that you wish to study, for example, all known "Tea Party" groups in the state of California in January 2011 or all identified consumers who bought a particular product at a grocery store, such as frozen pizza. (Points : 1)
A sample
B population
C cluster group
D universe


2. Cohorts can transition into some other form under certain circumstances. Which of the following is true? (Points : 1)
A When the right combination of circumstances is in place, a crowd or a cohort can
develop into a group.
B When the right combination of circumstances is in place, a crowd or a cohort can
develop into a team.
C When the right combination of circumstances is in place, a crowd or a cohort can
develop into a clan.
D When the right combination of circumstances is in place, a crowd or a cohort can
develop into an organization.


3. Which of the following is accurate with respect to group norms? (Points : 1)
A Norms tend to develop over long periods of time.
B Norms are easily changed or discontinued.
C Norms provide predictable, stable group interaction.
D Norms are not a strong predictor or group behavior.

4. In a classic "natural experiment" from the 1950s, Seymour Lieberman (1956) studied autoworkers that were elected union shop stewards or promoted to foremen. Depending on the position, over the course of a year these men's attitudes became either more ____________ . (Points : 1)
A pro-union or pro-management.
B self serving or self-biased
C autocratic or democratic
D participative or laissez faire.


5. Which of the following is NOT an example of a "cohort"? (Points : 1)
A a generation
B work appointed groups
C soccer moms
D Baby Boomers


6. Which of the following is accurate in reference to Causality Issues? (Points : 1)
A They tell us what is impossible and what is very difficult to accomplish.
B They tell us what is possible and what is simple to accomplish.
C They tell us what is possible and what is very difficult to accomplish.
D They tell us what is impossible and what is very simple to accomplish.


7. This text defines___________as a sense or spirit of group unity collectively held by the membership, i.e., as a group property. (Points : 1)
A group identity
B team spirit
C group cohesiveness
D aggregate attraction


8. Many other societies, sometimes called _____________ cultures, openly emphasize the influence of groups on the individual. (Points : 1)
A individualistic
B clan
C collectivist
D generalist


9. Which is an accurate description of "social facilitation"? (Points : 1)
A Social facilitation refers to the physical and psychological motivational effects of having others present in one's immediate environment.
B Social facilitation occurs when team members assist each other in the achievement of goals.
C Social facilitation is the result of the lack of training and job skills, encouraging employees to seek help from others.
D Social facilitation develops when team members are accustomed to working on projects alone.


10. Experiments on "brainstorming" indicate that it is____________effective way to generate new ideas (over and above the total number contributed by independent individuals) although brainstorming has become popular in many settings. (Points : 1)
A not an
B an
C sometimes an
D a slightly

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