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1. A person who is rebellious and antiauthoritarian would be described as having which of the following followership styles?
counterdependent
independent
autocratic
dependent
2. A problem-solving group meets to discuss what should be done to increase financial support of their group. Using the traditional (reflective) approach, what should be the first item of importance on their agenda?
brainstorm possible solutions
analyze the possible causes of the problem
discuss possible solutions to the problem
identify and define the problem
3. According to research on conformity, in group settings, nonconformists tend to experience teasing and rejection.
True
False
4. According to the reflective thinking sequence, the first step in the group decision-making process is identifying several alternatives.
True
False
5. Brainstorming is a technique that can be applied to the entire problem-solving process.
True
False
6. In Phase 2 of group development ___________________________.
pressure to accomplish something leads to conflict
group cohesiveness emerges
the group reaches their maximum level of productivity
group members break the ice and start to learn about one another
7. Studies have found relationships between height and salary and between weight and leadership.
True
False
8. The democratic style of leadership attempts to find a compromise between the authoritarian and laissez-faire styles of leadership.
True
False
9. Which of the following is a right-brain function?
being careful with time and the use of time
remaining objective and logical
being verbally oriented
being artistic
10. Which of the following methods can be used to prevent groupthink?
asking the leader of the group to reveal their preferences and ideas first, right at the beginning of the meeting
appointing one member of the group to play "devil's advocate"
trying to make a decision as quickly as possible so as not to allow dissent or second thoughts
keeping group discussions secret and not revealing the contents to outsiders