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The 3 Best Volume Pills for Increased Semen & Sexual Performance Are you tired of being let down by volume pills that promise the world but fail to deliver? You're not alone. Many men want to perform their best in the… Continue Reading chapter 19 Key 1. According to your textbook, a dyad is A. a group of two people. B. a group formed to solve a particular problem. C. a group organized to present a symposium. D. a group formed to plan a social event. E. a group without a leader. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #1 Topic: Small Groups 2. As explained in your textbook, one of the defining traits of a small group is that A. the group has a predetermined leader. B. members of the group assemble for a specific purpose. C. the group succeeds in brainstorming for potential solutions. D. everyone in the group has a similar frame of reference. E. the group follows the reflective-thinking method. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #2 Topic: Small Groups

3. As explained in your textbook, which of the following is a characteristic of a small group? A. All participants are potentially speakers and listeners. B. The group must be small enough to allow discussion by all its members. C. The group assembles for a particular purpose. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both the group must be small enough to allow discussion by all its members and the group assembles for a particular purpose. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #3 Topic: Small Groups 4. As explained in your textbook, which of the following is a defining trait of a small group? A. The group assembles for a specific purpose. B. The group contains a minimum of three members. C. The group has a designated leader. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both the group assembles for a specific purpose and the group contains a minimum of three members. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #4 Topic: Small Groups 5. As explained in your textbook, a group member to whom other members defer because of his or her rank or expertise is called a(n) A. implied leader. B. specific leader. C. emergent leader. D. designated leader. E. appointed leader. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #5 Topic: Leadership

6. The person who assumes a leadership role in a small group because of her or his ability, personality, or talkativeness is termed a(n) A. specific leader. B. implied leader. C. emergent leader. D. insistent leader. E. designated leader. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #6 Topic: Leadership 7. According to your textbook, a small group that meets for only one session should almost always have a(n) __________ leader. A. implied B. designated C. elected D. emergent E. dynamic Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #7 Topic: Leadership 8. As the vice president for employee relations, Johan is the only company executive to attend informal small group meetings where employees are considering proposals to revise the company's personal leave policies. Beginning at its very first meeting, the group looks to Johan for leadership. What kind of leader is Johan? A. task leader B. emergent leader C. authoritative leader D. maintenance leader E. implied leader

Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #8 Topic: Leadership 9. Miriam is the only member of her small group with professional experience on their subject, so her group naturally looks to her to guide the project. What kind of leader is Miriam? A. implied leader B. maintenance leader C. emergent leader D. designated leader E. task leader Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #9 Topic: Leadership 10. Rochelle was appointed by her boss to chair a small committee to draft a policy statement on personal use of company computers. She called a meeting of the group for 9 a.m. Wednesday morning. According to your textbook, what kind of leader is Rochelle? A. emergent leader B. designated leader C. implied leader D. dominant leader E. task leader Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #10 Topic: Leadership 11. Randall is talkative and offers his opinions freely during small group meetings. Because he participates more than the other members, he has assumed a leadership role within the group. What kind of leader is Randall? A. task leader B. implied leader C. emergent leader D. designated leader E. accidental leader Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #11 Topic: Leadership 12. As explained in your textbook, the leadership needs faced by all problem-solving small groups include A. participation needs. B. task needs. C. maintenance needs. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both task needs and maintenance needs.

Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #12 Topic: Leadership Topic: Small Groups 13. As explained in your textbook, the leadership needs faced by all problem-solving small groups include A. agenda needs. B. participation needs. C. task needs. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both agenda needs and participation needs. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #13 Topic: Leadership Topic: Small Groups 14. As explained in your textbook, the leadership needs faced by all problem-solving small groups include A. task needs. B. maintenance needs. C. procedural needs. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both task needs and procedural needs. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #14 Topic: Leadership 15. According to your textbook, what are the three kinds of leadership needs faced by all problem-solving small groups? A. agenda needs, task needs, and consensus needs B. decision needs, maintenance needs, and personal needs C. procedural needs, agenda needs, and participation needs D. research needs, schedule needs, and judgment needs E. task needs, procedural needs, and maintenance needs Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #15 Topic: Leadership 16. Which of the following is a procedural need of a problem-solving small group? A. keeping the group from going off on a tangent B. conducting research to help the group analyze the problem C. maintaining good interpersonal relations among the group D. reserving a room for the group's next meeting E. helping the group reach consensus on its final decision Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #16 Topic: Leadership 17. Which of the following is a procedural need of a problem-solving small group? A. deciding when and where the group will meet B. helping the group reach consensus on its final decision C. maintaining good interpersonal relations among the group D. conducting research to help the group analyze the problem E. keeping the group focused on achieving its objectives Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #17 Topic: Leadership 18. According to your textbook, each of the following is a procedural need of a small group except A. analyzing the issue facing the group. B. deciding where the group will meet next. C. preparing and distributing handouts for the group's meeting. D. summarizing the group's progress at the end of the meeting. E. setting the agenda for the group's meeting. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #18 Topic: Leadership 19. As chair of the student advisory committee, Devan began the meeting by distributing the agenda and minutes from the last meeting. According to your textbook, what kind of leadership need did Devan's action fulfill? A. a procedural need B. an informational need C. a maintenance need D. an educational need E. a task need Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #19 Topic: Leadership 20. Sabina is part of a problem-solving small group in her speech class. As the first meeting of the group came to an end, Sabina volunteered her apartment as a place for the group to hold its next meeting. According to your textbook, what kind of leadership need did Sabina's action fulfill? A. a task need B. a procedural need C. an agenda need D. a consensus need E. a maintenance need Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #20 Topic: Leadership 21. Gwen was asked to take notes during meetings of her church's fund-raising committee. According to your textbook, what kind of leadership need did Gwen's action fulfill? A. a maintenance need B. a recording need C. a task need D. a procedural need E. an informational need Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #21 Topic: Leadership

22. Ruben checked with everyone on the student advisory group and determined that the best day and time to meet was the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. According to your textbook, what kind of leadership need did Ruben's action fulfill? A. an educational need B. a procedural need C. a task need D. a maintenance need E. a setup need Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #22 Topic: Leadership 23. According to your textbook, which of the following is a task need of a problem-solving small group? A. helping group members get along with each other B. formulating criteria for judging the best solution C. helping members feel good about their roles in the group D. deciding when and where the group will meet E. taking notes during meetings of the group Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #23 Topic: Leadership 24. According to your textbook, which of the following is a task need of a problem-solving small group? A. taking notes during meetings of the group B. helping members feel good about their roles in the group C. deciding when and where the group will meet D. All of these answers are correct. E. None of these answers are correct. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #24 Topic: Leadership 25. According to your textbook, which of the following is a task need of a problem-solving small group? A. helping group members get along with each other B. keeping the group from going off on a tangent C. taking notes during meetings of the group D. All of these answers are correct. E. None of these answers are correct. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #25 Topic: Leadership 26. Before meeting with her reading group, Holly collected information about the history of a book that had been recommended to the group. During the group's next meeting, Holly shared her findings as the group discussed whether to add the book to its reading list. What kind of leadership nee did Holly's actions fulfill? A. a personal need B. a designated need C. a maintenance need D. a procedural need E. a task need Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #26 Topic: Leadership 27. Myenne is part of a problem-solving small group in her speech class. When the group was deciding how best to go about its work, Myenne suggested that group members work in pairs, with each pair tackling one of the main issues facing the group. According to your textbook, what kind of leadership need did Myenne's action fulfill? A. a decision need B. a maintenance need C. a procedural need D. a task need E. a consensus need Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #27 Topic: Leadership 28. At a meeting of the student government council, Allen and Isabella got into a heated argument about a minor point that was irrelevant to the main subject facing the council. At that point, Jalen said, "I'm certain Allen and Isabella can pursue their discussion at another time, but right now we have to keep focused on our main subject." According to your textbook, what kind of leadership need did Jalen's action fulfill? A. a task need B. d a personal need C. a procedural need D. a maintenance need E. an agenda need Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #28 Topic: Leadership 29. Carmen is a member of a student taskforce that was asked to recommend solutions to the university's budget problem. When she noticed that no one had mentioned the possibility of a tuition increase, Carmen said, "I know that nobody here wants to raise tuition. But since a tuition increase is possible solution to the budget problem, I think we have an obligation to consider it." According to your textbook, what kind of leadership need did Carmen's action fulfill? A. a solution need B. a task need C. a procedural need D. an agenda need E. a maintenance need Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #29 Topic: Leadership

30. At a meeting of her breast-cancer survivors group, Susan Huerta presented information on the most recent breast-cancer screening recommendations for women. According to your textbook, what kind of leadership need did Susan's actions fulfill? A. a procedural need B. an informational need C. a maintenance need D. an educational need E. a task need Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #30 Topic: Leadership 31. At a meeting of the city zoning commission, Denyce noticed that Cheryl and Rafael had been silent on the proposal to rezone unused commercial property for low-income housing. So Denyce asked each of them what they thought of the idea. According to your textbook, what kind of leadership need did Denyce’s action fulfill? A. a task need B. a maintenance need C. a procedural need D. an informational need E. an educational need Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #31 Topic: Leadership Topic: Small Groups 32. As your textbook explains, all problem-solving small groups face three kinds of leadership needs: procedural needs, task needs, and A. agenda needs. B. consensus needs. C. maintenance needs. D. judgment needs. E. decision needs. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #32 Topic: Leadership 33. As your textbook explains, by helping group members deal with interpersonal conflict a leader helps the group fulfill _____________ needs. A. task B. personal C. maintenance D. procedural E. comfort Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #33 Topic: Leadership

34. The maintenance needs of a problem-solving small group center on A. interpersonal relations in the group. B. the research requirements of the group. C. determining the agenda of the group. D. finding a meeting place for the group. E. distributing the workload among the group. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #34 Topic: Leadership 35. Which of the following is a maintenance need of a problem-solving small group? A. easing interpersonal tensions among group members B. using the Internet to research the issue under consideration C. ordering lunch for the group during its scheduled break D. outlining the major reason for adopting the group's policy E. organizing a symposium to present the group's decision Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #35 Topic: Leadership 36. Which of the following is a maintenance need of a problem-solving small group? A. setting the agenda of each meeting B. keeping the discussion on track C. helping the group reach consensus on a final decision D. presenting an oral report for the group E. reducing interpersonal tension in the group Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #36 Topic: Leadership 37. Jovita is part of a problem-solving group in her speech class. By the third meeting of the group, Jovita noticed that Dylan seemed unhappy with his role in the group. At the next meeting Jovita made sure to respond thoughtfully to each of Dylan's contributions. By the end of the meeting, it was clear that Dylan felt better about the way the group was working. According to your textbook, what kind of leadership need did Jovita's actio fulfill? A. a task need B. an interpersonal need C. a maintenance need D. an engagement need E. a procedural need

Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #37 Topic: Leadership 38. Waylon could see Lina's frustration build as Adam continually cut her off midsentence in their problem-solving group meeting. At the next meeting, Waylon made an effort to seek out Lina's opinion and to return the discussion to her if Adam interrupted. According to your textbook, what kind of leadership need did Waylon's action fulfill? A. a maintenance need B. a procedural need C. an administrative need D. n an interpersonal need E. a dynamic need Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #38 Topic: Leadership 39. Richard could see that Carla was becoming increasingly quiet as Jason found fault with nearly everything she suggested. At the next meeting, Richard made an effort to ask Carla what she thought and to point out the value of each of her ideas, which seemed to make Carla more likely to contribute. According to your textbook, what kind of leadership need did Richard’s action fulfill? A. a dynamic need B. an interpersonal need C. a maintenance need D. a procedural need E. an administrative need

Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #39 Topic: Leadership Topic: Small Groups 40. According to your textbook, which of the following is a responsibility of every member in a problem-solving small group? A. Seek to become the group's designated leader. B. Reserve a room for the group's meetings. C. Keep disagreement at the interpersonal level. D. Work to keep the group's discussion on track. E. Serve as the moderator in a panel discussion. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #40 Topic: Small Groups 41. According to your textbook, which of the following is a responsibility of every member in a problem-solving small group? A. Commit yourself to achieving the goals of the group. B. Establish hidden agendas to help the group fulfill its objectives. C. Encourage outgoing individuals to participate in group meetings. D. Make sure the group takes a formal vote on its major decisions. E. Keep disagreement in the group at the interpersonal level. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #41 Topic: Small Groups 42. Which of the following is mentioned in your textbook as a responsibility of every member in a small group? A. Reach solutions swiftly. B. Develop hidden agendas. C. Call for a vote on major issues. D. Avoid disagreement at all costs. E. Encourage full participation. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #42 Topic: Small Groups 43. Which of the following is mentioned in your textbook as a responsibility of every member in a small group? A. Develop hidden agendas. B. Reach solutions swiftly. C. Call for a vote on major decisions. D. All of these answers are correct. E. None of these answers are correct. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #43 Topic: Small Groups 44. According to your textbook, which of the following is a responsibility of every member in a small group? A. Avoid disagreement at all costs. B. Call for a vote on major issues. C. Keep the discussion on track D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both call for a vote on major issues and keep the discussion on track. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #44 Topic: Small Groups 45. As explained in your textbook, which of the following is a responsibility of every member in a small group? A. Fulfill individual assignments. B. Keep the discussion on track. C. Encourage full participation by group members. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both fulfill individual assignments and keep the discussion on track.

Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #45 Topic: Small Groups 46. According to your textbook, the most common decision-making process used by problem-solving small groups is called the A. issue-resolution approach. B. introspective solution system. C. reflective-thinking method. D. deliberative sequence. E. dialogue-debate process. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #46 Topic: Small Groups 47. According to your textbook, when formulating a question for discussion, a problem-solving small group should phrase the question A. to allow for a wide variety of answers. B. to balance the work load among group members. C. as a question of policy. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both to allow for a wide variety of answers and as a question of policy. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #47 Topic: Problem Solving 48. According to your textbook, when formulating a question for discussion, a problem-solving small group should phrase the question A. so the whole group can answer it. B. so the group can reach a majority decision. C. so as to allow a wide variety of answers. D. so as to avoid interpersonal conflict in the group. E. All of these answers are correct. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #48 Topic: Problem Solving 49. In a sense, defining the problem for a problem-solving small group discussion is like choosing the _____________ for a speech. A. specific purpose B. rhetorical question C. central idea D. general purpose E. main points Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #49 Topic: Problem Solving 50. Which of the following is the first step in the reflective-thinking method for small group discussion? A. Define the problem. B. Set the agenda. C. Establish criteria for solutions. D. Analyze the problem. E. Elect a leader. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #50 Topic: Problem Solving 51. Once a problem-solving small group has defined the problem, what is the next step they should follow in the reflective-thinking method for small group discussion? A. Establish criteria for solutions. B. Brainstorm solutions to the problem. C. Set an agenda for solving the problem. D. Reach a consensus decision. E. Analyze the problem. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #51 Topic: Problem Solving

52. Once a problem-solving small group has defined the problem and analyzed the problem, what is the next step they should follow in the reflectivethinking method for small-group discussion? A. Generate potential solutions. B. Assign members to research the problem. C. Consider the practicality of various solutions. D. Establish criteria for solving the problem. E. Retrace the decision-making process. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #52 Topic: Problem Solving e 53. Yung's problem-solving small group has been asked to find solutions to the vandalism that occurred during the annual campus Halloween party. Using the reflective-thinking method, the group has defined the problem and analyzed the problem. What is the next step they should follow in th reflective-thinking method? A. Generate potential solutions. B. Establish criteria for solving the problem. C. Consider the practicality of various solutions. D. Assign members to research the problem. E. Retrace the decision-making process. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #53 Topic: Problem Solving 54. Carmen had been appointed to a small task force assigned to suggest ways of dealing with the recent increase of sexual assaults on campus. Using the reflective-thinking method, the task force defined the problem and analyzed the problem. According to your textbook, what is the next step they should follow in the reflective-thinking method? A. Retrace the decision-making process. B. Consider the practicality of various solutions. C. Establish criteria for solving the problem. D. Generate potential solutions. E. Assign members to research the problem. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #54 Topic: Problem Solving 55. Asking all the members of a problem-solving group to brainstorm lists of solutions and combining them into a master list that is discussed by the entire group is a good way to A. ensure that each suggested solution will be politically acceptable. B. produce more and higher quality lists than asking for oral suggestions. C. encourage equal participation so that no one dominates the process or holds back. D. All of these answers are correct. E . Both produce more and higher quality lists than asking for oral suggestions and encourage equal participation so that no one dominates the process or holds back.

Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #55 Topic: Problem Solving 56. The ideal in small group discussion is to reach a _____________ decision. A. compromise B. consistent C. communicable D. consensus E. communal Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #56 Topic: Problem Solving 57. As your textbook explains, a decision that is acceptable to all members of a small group is called a _____________ decision. A. prudent B. consensus C. deliberative D. compromise E. judicious Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #57 Topic: Problem Solving 58. Amy's group for her speech class was following the reflective-thinking method for problem-solving small groups. When it came time to choose the best solution, the group decided early on to take a vote, with the majority winning out, rather than drag out the discussion until the group could reach a decision that pleased everyone. According to your textbook, was this the best way for Amy's group to proceed? A. Yes. Voting is the recommended procedure for reaching a decision in small groups. B. No. A small group should try every method to reach consensus before resorting to a vote. C. Yes. Continuing to discuss solutions usually leads to interpersonal conflicts in the group. D. No. Rather than voting, a group should brainstorm about rephrasing the question for discussion. E. Yes. Voting is the most effective way to reach a decision and maintain group harmony. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #58 Topic: Problem Solving 59. According to your textbook, an oral report of a small group's recommendations should contain A. an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. B. the criteria used for evaluating solutions. C. brief biographies of the group's members. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both an introduction, a body, and a conclusion and the criteria used for evaluating solutions. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #59 Topic: Problem Solving 60. If Max is designated to present the findings and recommendations of his small group's deliberations to a large group of stockholders, he will most likely need to A. prepare an oral report. B. create a panel discussion. C. give an impromptu presentation. D. plan a town hall meeting. E. moderate a symposium.

Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #60 Topic: Speeches of Presentation 61. According to your textbook, a(n) _____________ is a public presentation in which several people present prepared speeches on different aspects of the same topic. A. oral report B. roundtable C. panel discussion D. symposium E. open forum Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #61 Topic: Speeches of Presentation 62. In a symposium, the participants A. speak briefly, informally, and impromptu. B. talk to each other loudly enough for the audience to hear. C. deliver prepared speeches on different aspects of the topic. D. frequently interrupt each other to make a point. E. begin by responding to questions from the audience. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #62 Topic: Speeches of Presentation 63. According to your textbook, a public presentation in which several people present prepared speeches on different aspects of the same topic is called a(n) A. panel discussion. B. oral report. C. town hall meeting. D. open forum. E. symposium. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #63 Topic: Speeches of Presentation 64. Having reached consensus on a policy for increasing child safety in the homes of gun owners, Stefano's small group decided to have each member deliver a prepared speech on a different aspect of the group's work. According to your textbook, what method of presenting its recommendations did Stefano's group use? A. an open forum B. a convocation C. a panel discussion D. an oral report E. a symposium Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #64 Topic: Speeches of Presentation 65. A(n) _____________ is essentially a conversation in front of an audience. A. panel discussion B. oral report C. convocation D. symposium E. open forum Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #65 Topic: Speeches of Presentation 66. A(n) _____________ is composed of participants who talk to each other loudly enough for the audience to hear. A. convocation B. oral report C. symposium D. panel discussion E. open forum Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #66 Topic: Speeches of Presentation 67. Sylvia was part of a small group attempting to deal with a wave of thefts in the campus dorms. Because the group was a problem-solving group, it would be unlikely to present its results in A. a convocation B. a panel discussion C. a seminar D. an open forum E. a symposium Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #67 Topic: Small Groups 68. TRUE There is a great deal of research to show that if members of a small group work well together, they can almost always resolve a problem better than a single person can. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #68 Topic: Small Groups 69. Most experts set the maximum number of members for a small group at seven or eight. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #69 Topic: Small Groups 70. One of the defining traits of a small group is that its members assemble for a specific purpose. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #70 Topic: Small Groups 71. FALSE According to your textbook, a small group is a collection of three to twelve people who find themselves discussing a particular topic. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #71 Topic: Small Groups 72. An important feature of a small group is that all participants potentially function as speakers and listeners. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #72 Topic: Small Groups 73. To function effectively, a small group needs capable leadership. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #73 Topic: Leadership 74. To function effectively, a small group needs a specific leader. FALSE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #74 Topic: Leadership 75. The newest or least experienced member of a small group is usually referred to as the implied leader. FALSE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #75 Topic: Leadership 76. TRUE A person who by ability, force of personality, or simply by talking the most, takes on a leadership role in a small group is called an emergent leader. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #76 Topic: Leadership 77. A small group that meets for only one session should almost always have a designated leader. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #77 Topic: Leadership 78. Each member of a small group should be prepared to assume a leadership role when necessary. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #78 Topic: Leadership 79. The procedural needs of a small group revolve around interpersonal relations among the group's members. FALSE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #79 Topic: Leadership

80. The procedural needs of a small group include such matters as deciding when the group will meet, taking notes during the meeting, and summarizing the group's progress at the end of the meeting. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #80 Topic: Leadership 81. FALSE The procedural needs of a small group include such matters as whether members get along with each other and feel good about their roles in the group. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #81 Topic: Leadership 82. Helping the group reach consensus on its final decision is an example of a procedural need in a small group. FALSE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #82 Topic: Leadership 83. Deciding when and where the group will meet is an example of a procedural need in a small group. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #83 Topic: Leadership 84. Setting the agenda for each meeting is an example of a procedural need in a small group. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #84 Topic: Leadership 85. FALSE According to your textbook, task needs involve the communicative actions necessary to maintain interpersonal relations in a small group. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #85 Topic: Leadership 86. TRUE The task needs of a small group include such matters as distributing the workload among group members, keeping the group on track, and helping the group reach consensus. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #86 Topic: Leadership 87. FALSE The task needs of a small group include such matters as encouraging full participation in the group, settling interpersonal conflicts, and helping members feel good about their roles in the group. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #87 Topic: Leadership 88. Deciding when and where the group will meet is an example of a task need in a small group. FALSE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #88 Topic: Leadership 89. Helping group members get along with each other is an example of a task need in a small group. FALSE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #89 Topic: Leadership 90. Collecting information is an example of a task need in a small group. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #90 Topic: Leadership 91. Helping the group reach consensus on its final decision is an example of a task need in a small group. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #91 Topic: Leadership 92. TRUE The maintenance needs of a small group include such matters as whether members get along with each other and feel good about their roles in the group. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #92 Topic: Leadership 93. FALSE The maintenance needs of a small group include such matters as researching the discussion topic, keeping the group on track, and helping the group reach consensus.

Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #93 Topic: Leadership 94. Collecting information about the discussion topic is an example of a maintenance need in a small group. FALSE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #94 Topic: Leadership 95. Helping group members get along with each other is an example of a maintenance need in a small group. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #95 Topic: Leadership 96. As your textbook explains, hidden agendas are necessary for effective group discussion. FALSE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #96 Topic: Small Groups 97. In addition to the group leader, the individual members of a small group have a responsibility to commit themselves to the group’s goals and to keep the discussion on track. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #97 Topic: Small Groups 98. As in other forms of communication, effective listening is vital to communication in small-group discussion. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #98 Topic: Small Groups 99. FALSE As your textbook explains, disagreements among members of a small group should be kept on a personal level so they won't interfere with the group's ability to complete its task. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #99 Topic: Small Groups 100. Disagreements among group members should be kept at the task level rather than the personal level. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #100 Topic: Small Groups 101. As your textbook makes clear, personal conflicts are essential if a small group is to function successfully. FALSE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #101 Topic: Small Groups 102. Defining the problem is the first step in the reflective-thinking method for small group discussion. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #102 Topic: Problem Solving 103. Generating potential solutions is the first step in the reflective-thinking method for small group discussion. FALSE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #103 Topic: Problem Solving 104. The question for a problem-solving group discussion should usually be phrased as a question of policy. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #104 Topic: Problem Solving 105. Questions for problem-solving discussions should usually be phrased so as to allow for yes-or-no answers. FALSE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #105 Topic: Problem Solving

106. "What steps should be taken to reduce gun violence in the U.S.?" is an example of a well-worded question for a problem-solving group discussion Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #106 Topic: Problem Solving 107. TRUE "What steps should the city take to improve our local parks?" is an example of a well-worded question for a problem-solving group discussion. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #107 Topic: Problem Solving 108. TRUE "What steps should the city take to redevelop the land currently occupied by the vacant mall?" is an example of a well-worded question for a problem-solving group discussion. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #108 Topic: Small Groups 109. FALSE "Should our city build a new recreation center?" is an example of a well-worded question for a problem-solving group discussion. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #109 Topic: Problem Solving 110. FALSE "What should the City Council do to keep greedy land developers from ruining our town?" is an example of a well-worded question for a problem solving group discussion. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #110 Topic: Problem Solving

111. TRUE A common failing of problem-solving groups is that they often start to discuss solutions before they fully understand the problem. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #111 Topic: Problem Solving 112. TRUE A common failing of problem-solving groups is that they start to discuss solutions before agreeing on criteria for the solutions. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #112 Topic: Problem Solving 113. Brainstorming is especially useful when a problem-solving small group is trying to generate potential solutions. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #113 Topic: Problem Solving 114. According to your textbook, the best approach to brainstorming in a small group is for each member to write down her or his ideas before sharing them with the group. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #114 Topic: Problem Solving 115. TRUE Brainstorming for potential solutions requires that a small group wait until all potential solutions have been presented to begin evaluating them. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #115 Topic: Problem Solving 116. The ideal of small-group discussion is to reach a majority decision on major issues facing the group. FALSE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #116 Topic: Problem Solving 117. The ideal of small-group discussion is to reach a consensus decision on major issues facing the group. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #117 Topic: Problem Solving 118. The best way to reach a consensus decision in a problem-solving group is to take a vote on the issue in dispute. FALSE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #118 Topic: Problem Solving 119. The work of a problem-solving group ends with the last stage of the reflective-thinking process. FALSE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #119 Topic: Problem Solving 120. An oral report from a problem-solving small group is usually delivered by one person. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #120 Topic: Small Groups 121. TRUE Like other speeches, an oral report from a problem-solving group should have an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #121 Topic: Small Groups 122. In a symposium, each participant in turn delivers a prepared speech on a different aspect of a common topic. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #122 Topic: Small Groups 123. A symposium is essentially a conversation in front of an audience. FALSE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #123 Topic: Small Groups 124. A panel discussion is essentially a conversation in front of an audience. TRUE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #124 Topic: Small Groups 125. FALSE Because a panel discussion involves speaking impromptu, the best preparation for such a discussion is no preparation at all. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #125 Topic: Small Groups 126. A panel discussion is an especially effective way to present the findings of a problem-solving small group. FALSE Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #126 Topic: Small Groups 127. A(n) _______________ leader of a small group is appointed or elected when the group is formed. designated Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #127 Topic: Leadership 128. e implied A group member to whom other members defer because of her or his rank or expertise is known as a(n) _______________ leader. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #128 Topic: Leadership 129. emergent A(n) _______________ leader is someone who takes on a leadership role through her or his ability, force of personality, or simply by talking the most during group meetings. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #129 Topic: Leadership 130. procedural The _______________ leadership needs of a problem-solving small group include such "housekeeping" requirements as deciding when and wher the group is to meet, reserving a room, and taking notes during the meeting. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #130 Topic: Leadership 131. task The _______________ leadership needs of a problem-solving small group include actions necessary to help the group complete its work. Such actions include analyzing the issues facing the group, keeping the group on track, and formulating criteria for the most effective solution. Gradable: automatic Lucas - Chapter 19 #131 Topic: Leadership

132.

maintenance

The _______________ leadership needs of a problem-solving small group include such matters as how well members get along with each other and whether members feel good about their roles in the group.

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133.

hidden

When one member of a small group has a personal goal that conflicts with the goals of the group as a whole, he or she is said to have a(n) _______________ agenda.

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Topic: Small Groups 134. The first step in the reflective-thinking method for discussion in problem-solving groups is to ______________. define the problem

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s 135. The best way to define the problem for a small-group discussion is to phrase it as a question of ______________.

policy

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136.

A(n) _______________ consists of a moderator and several speakers, each of whom presents a prepared speech on a different aspect of the same topic. A(n) _______________ also consists of a moderator and several speakers, but rather than presenting formal prepared speeches, the speaker essentially carry on a conversation in front of the audience.

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137. The five major responsibilities of the members of a small group are to

Commit yourself to the goals of your group.

Fulfill individual assignments.

Avoid interpersonal conflicts.

Encourage full participation.

Keep the discussion on track.

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138. The five steps in the reflective-thinking method for discussion in problem-solving small groups are:

a. Define the problem.

b. Analyze the problem.

c. Establish criteria for solutions.

d. Generate potential solutions.

e. Select the best solution.

Explain each of the following kinds of leaders for small group discussion:

implied leaderemergent leaderdesignated leader

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139.

Explain the following statement: "A small group can function effectively without a specific leader, but never without leadership."

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140.

Explain the differences among procedural needs, task needs, and maintenance needs in a problem-solving small group. Give an example of each kind of need.

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141.

Explain the five major responsibilities of all members of a small group. Why are all five so important that every participant in a small group shoul take them as personal objectives?

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142. What is a hidden agenda? Why is a hidden agenda a barrier to effective group discussion?

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143.

Explain the following statement: "It is not necessary that members of a small group agree all the time, but they should keep disagreement at the task level."

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144. Explain the five stages of the reflective-thinking method for discussion in problem-solving small groups.

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145.

Explain the following statement: "In some ways, defining the problem for a small group discussion is similar to determining the specific purpose for a speech."

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146.

Identify the flaw(s) in each of the following questions for a problem-solving small group. Rewrite each question so as to eliminate the flaw(s).

a. Ineffective Question: Should our state pass a new law to reduce adolescent drinking? Flaw(s):

More Effective Question:

b. Ineffective Question: What can we do about the poor quality of our campus athletic fields and the shrinking number of freshman applicants? Flaw(s):

More Effective Question:

c. Ineffective Question: How can we keep inconsiderate slobs from leaving their trash all over our city parks? Flaw(s):

More Effective Question:

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147.

Identify the flaw(s) in each of the following questions for a problem-solving small group. Rewrite each question so as to eliminate the flaw(s).

a. Ineffective Question: What should be done to eliminate the incredibly dirty and corrupt campaign techniques of modern politicians? Flaw(s):

More Effective Question:

b. Ineffective Question: Should our state pass a new law to combat child abuse? Flaw(s):

More Effective Question:

c. Ineffective Question: What should our school do to offset the loss of student loan money from the federal government and to help students find jobs after they graduate?

Flaw(s):

More Effective Question:

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148.

Define and explain each of the following methods of presenting the recommendations of a problem-solving small group: oral report; symposium; panel discussion

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149.

Compare and contrast a symposium and a panel discussion. In your answer, be sure to explain the responsibilities of the moderator and the speakers in both kinds of presentations.

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chapter 19 Summary

Category # of Questions

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Lucas - Chapter 19 149

Topic: Leadership 67

Topic: Problem Solving 35

Topic: Small Groups 44

Topic: Speeches of Presentation 7