Small Group Communication Chapter 2 Quiz Review

Q: What are the three reasons individuals join groups?

A: Attraction Theory, Interpersonal Communication Motives, Lack of Volition.

Q: According to Attraction Theory, why do people join groups?

A: They are attracted to activities, goals, prestige, or members of the group.

Q: What are the six interpersonal communication motives?

A: Inclusion, Affection, Control, Escape, Pleasure, Relaxation.

Q: What does the motive of Inclusion mean?

A: Communicating to have a sense of belonging.

Q: What does the motive of Affection mean?

A: Communicating to feel liked and to like others.

Q: What does the motive of Control mean?

A: Communicating to have power to manipulate the environment.

Q: What does the motive of Escape mean?

A: Communicating to avoid other activities or stressful situations.

Q: What does the motive of Pleasure mean?

A: Communicating to have fun.

Q: What does the motive of Relaxation mean?

A: Communicating to unwind and reduce anxiety.

Q: What is Lack of Volition in group membership?

A: Joining a group because you have no choice.

Q: What are the three approaches to defining socialization?

A:

1. Newcomers become part of group’s activities.

2. Reciprocal process affecting both members & group.

3. Two-way influence where communication creates a new culture.

Q: What are the five phases of small group socialization?

A: Antecedent, Anticipatory, Encounter, Assimilation, Exit.

Q: What happens in the Antecedent Phase?

A: Members are influenced by each other’s beliefs, traits, age, sex, and race.

Q: What happens in the Anticipatory Phase?

A: Members form pre-expectations about joining; groups also form expectations of newcomers.

Q: What happens in the Encounter Phase?

A: Members meet for the first time.

Q: What happens in the Assimilation Phase?

A: Members accept group culture, identify with the group, and experience “we-ness.”

Q: What happens in the Exit Phase?

Q: What happens in the Exit Phase?

Q: What are the outcomes of socialization?

A: Cohesion, Consensus, Communication Satisfaction, Loneliness.

Q: What is Cohesion?

A: The desire of members to remain in the group.

Q: What is Consensus?

A: All group members agreeing and committing to decisions.

Q: What is Communication Satisfaction?

A: Members feeling positively fulfilled after group experiences.

Q: What is Loneliness in group socialization?

A: Feeling powerless due to lack of participation.

Q: What should new members do for successful socialization?

A: Embrace values/norms, learn skills/roles, know what matters, move from non-performing to contributing.

Q: What should groups do for successful socialization of new members?

A: Recruit well, provide orientation, include members in activities, mentor new members.