The stage of group formation where the group comes to a consensus about the rules under which it ...

The stage of group formation where the group comes to a consensus about the rules under which it will operate is called
 
  a. norming
  b. performing
  c. forming
  d. storming

Question 2

Which of these is NOT cited in the text as a reason for joining groups?
 
  a. the chance to affiliate
  b. the process of social comparison
  c. social support
  d. the opportunity for individual power

Question 3

One of the reasons cited in the text for joining groups is that groups provide
 
  a. individual power and aptitude
  b. opportunity to pursue individual interests
  c. social comparison with others
  d. all of the above

Question 4

Which statement is true about group communication networks?
 
  a. Centralized communication networks allow for individuals to communicate more freely with one another.
  b. Where one or two individuals control the flow of information it is called decentralized communication network.
  c. When tasks are complicated or decisions require complex input, decentralized networks are best.
  d. Centralized and decentralized networks result in about the same type of performance in groups.

Question 5

Which statement is true about prejudice?
 
  a. Prejudice is the behavioral component of discrimination.
  b. Prejudice rarely occurs without discrimination.
  c. Discrimination does not occur without prejudice.
  d. Prejudice is an attitude based solely on group membership.

Question 6

One reason biased individuals tend to hold prejudices is that they
 
  a. have no other choice because of genetic and social determinants of prejudice
  b. seek to enhance their self-esteem by viewing their own group as superior
  c. continue receiving criticism for their behavior
  d. fear more liberal thinking and critical analysis will leave them at a disadvantage

Question 7

What is the sequence of group formation, according to the text?
 
  a. forming, storming, norming, and performing
  b. forming, storming, performing, and norming
  c. storming, forming, norming, and performing
  d. norming, storming, performing, and forming

Question 8

What is the first stage of group formation?
 
  a. forming
  b. norming
  c. storming
  d. performing