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Most experts set the maximum number omembers for a small group at seven or eight.

A) True
B) False

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Setting the agenda for each meeting is an example oa procedural need in a small group.

A) True
B) False

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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 the above.

F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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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.

A) True
B) False

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Carmen is a member oa student taskforce that was asked to recommend solutions to the university's budget problem. When she noticed that no one had mentioned the possibility oa 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 oleadership 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

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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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.

F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

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The ideal in small group discussion is to reach a __________ decision.


A) compromise
B) consistent
C) communicable
D) consensus
E) communal

F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

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"What steps should the city take to improve our local parks?" is an example oa well-worded question for a problem-solving group discussion.

A) True
B) False

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The work oa problem-solving group ends with the last stage othe reflective-thinking process.

A) True
B) False

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Helping the group reach consensus on its final decision is an example oa task need in a small group.

A) True
B) False

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According to your textbook, a public presentation in which several people present prepared speeches on different aspects othe same topic is called an)


A) panel discussion.
B) oral report.
C) town hall meeting.
D) open forum.
E) symposium.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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Before meeting with her reading group, Holly collected information about the history oa 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 oleadership need 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

F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

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Which othe 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.

F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

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An) _______________ consists oa moderator and several speakers, each owhom presents a prepared speech on a different aspect othe same topic. An) _______________ also consists oa moderator and several speakers, but rather than presenting formal prepared speeches, the speakers essentially carry on a conversation in front othe audience.

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symposium;...

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An important feature oa small group is that all participants potentially function as speakers and listeners.

A) True
B) False

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Once a problem-solving small group has defined the problem and analyzed the problem, what is the next step they should follow in the reflective-thinking 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.

F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

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According to your textbook, which othe following is a task need oa 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 the above
E) none of the above

F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

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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 oeach oher ideas, which seemed to make Carla more likely to contribute. According to your textbook, what kind oleadership 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

F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

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Defining the problem is the first step in the reflective-thinking method for small group discussion.

A) True
B) False

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The best way to define the problem for a small-group discussion is to phrase it as a question o_______________ .

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