Module 8 sample quiz
A newly formed group is still determining the roles of each member and understanding their goals. Which stage of group development is this?
A) Storming
B) Performing
C) Forming
D) Adjourning
During a meeting, two team members disagree on how to proceed with a task. Which stage of group development does this likely represent?
A) Norming
B) Performing
C) Storming
D) Termination
As the group becomes more cohesive and efficient, what stage are they likely entering?
A) Forming
B) Adjourning
C) Performing
D) Storming
When facilitating group growth, it is important to help members understand how their behaviors impact others. What intervention does this represent?
A) Orientation and Structure
B) Process Negotiation
C) Awareness of the Effects of Behavior
D) Application of New Learning
A member of the group continuously blocks ideas from being implemented without offering alternatives. This behavior reflects which role?
A) Aggressor
B) Blocker
C) Confessor
D) Tension Reliever
In a decision-making group, the member responsible for summarizing the information before decisions are made is performing what role?
A) Opinion Giver
B) Summarizer
C) Gatekeeper
D) Information Seeker
After a group has successfully completed its tasks, the focus shifts toward wrapping up and disbanding. This is indicative of which stage?
A) Performing
B) Storming
C) Norming
D) Adjourning
The group is struggling to align their individual roles with the group’s expectations, creating stress among members. What type of conflict is this?
A) Role Overload
B) Intra-Sender Conflict
C) Person Role Conflict
D) Inter-Role Conflict
A team member is tasked with both managing group meetings and preparing materials for project deadlines, leading to frustration. What type of conflict is this?
A) Intra-Sender Conflict
B) Inter-Role Conflict
C) Role Overload
D) Person Role Conflict
Which of the following is a key characteristic of an effective group?
A) Homogeneity of members
B) Focus on individual achievement
C) Clear structure and roles
D) Informal decision-making process
To foster group growth, a facilitator regularly checks in to ensure that all members are aware of their roles and the group's objectives. Which intervention is this?
A) Awareness of the Effects of Behavior
B) Orientation, Structure, and Direction
C) Process Negotiation
D) Application of New Learning
When resolving a conflict between two members, the group leader encourages each member to express their feelings and perspectives. What role does this leader assume?
A) Gatekeeper
B) Encourager
C) Expresser
D) Tension Reliever
The team leader frequently checks whether all group members have equal opportunities to contribute to discussions. This action reflects what role?
A) Initiator
B) Follower
C) Gatekeeper
D) Summarizer
During a meeting, a group member offers a unique solution to a problem that sparks further discussion. What role is this person playing?
A) Information Seeker
B) Opinion Giver
C) Elaborator
D) Standard Setter
Which of the following interventions helps a group member who consistently seeks validation and sympathy from others?
A) Application of New Learning
B) Orientation, Structure, and Direction
C) Process Negotiation
D) Awareness of the Effects of Behavior
When a group reaches the performing stage, what should the group leader focus on to maintain effectiveness?
A) Conflict Resolution
B) Reinforcing Cohesiveness
C) Role Clarification
D) Application of New Learning
In the storming stage, what is a key strategy for the group leader to use to facilitate growth?
A) Encourage open communication and conflict resolution
B) Focus on task completion and efficiency
C) Emphasize the final goals of the project
D) Avoid discussions of conflicts
A group member consistently fails to meet deadlines, causing frustration within the team. What role is this individual likely playing?
A) Aggressor
B) Withdrawer
C) Blocker
D) Pleader
What is an example of a task role in group dynamics?
A) Gatekeeper
B) Tension Reliever
C) Information Giver
D) Competitor
The group is nearing the end of its project and is focused on wrapping up all loose ends. What stage of group development does this represent?
A) Norming
B) Performing
C) Adjourning
D) Forming
A member is responsible for setting standards and maintaining group norms. This reflects which type of role?
A) Task Role
B) Maintenance Role
C) Functional Role
D) Informal Role
A group member frequently interrupts others and dominates discussions. This is an example of what type of role?
A) Information Giver
B) Aggressor
C) Sympathy Seeker
D) Competitor
What is the primary purpose of the norming stage in group development?
A) To complete the group's tasks
B) To establish cohesion and cooperation
C) To resolve internal conflicts
D) To wrap up group activities
A group where members are unable to share responsibilities effectively is likely experiencing what?
A) Inter-Role Conflict
B) Role Overload
C) Intra-Sender Conflict
D) Person Role Conflict
What strategy can a group use to improve its decision-making process?
A) Limiting the size of the group
B) Encouraging only senior members to speak
C) Ensuring equal participation and structured feedback
D) Eliminating disagreement and focusing on consensus
A group leader is helping members understand how their actions are affecting the overall progress of the team. This aligns with which group development intervention?
A) Orientation, Structure, and Direction
B) Awareness of the Effects of Behavior
C) Process Negotiation
D) Application of New Learning
Which role focuses on maintaining group harmony by relieving tensions and keeping communication channels open?
A) Tension Reliever
B) Standard Setter
C) Information Seeker
D) Summarizer
A person who provides detailed facts and figures during a group discussion is performing what role?
A) Opinion Seeker
B) Elaborator
C) Information Giver
D) Opinion Giver
A group that has just been formed needs to quickly establish its objectives and assign roles. Which stage are they in?
A) Storming
B) Performing
C) Forming
D) Adjourning
If a group is very cohesive but is still failing to complete tasks on time, what might be lacking?
A) Clear structure and role allocation
B) Maintenance roles
C) Creativity
D) Task focus
C
C
C
C
B
B
D
C
C
C
B
C
C
C
D
D
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B
C
C
B
D
B
A
C
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A
C
C
A
A newly formed group is still determining the roles of each member and understanding their goals. Which stage of group development is this?
A) Storming
B) Performing
C) Forming
D) Adjourning
During a meeting, two team members disagree on how to proceed with a task. Which stage of group development does this likely represent?
A) Norming
B) Performing
C) Storming
D) Termination
As the group becomes more cohesive and efficient, what stage are they likely entering?
A) Forming
B) Adjourning
C) Performing
D) Storming
When facilitating group growth, it is important to help members understand how their behaviors impact others. What intervention does this represent?
A) Orientation and Structure
B) Process Negotiation
C) Awareness of the Effects of Behavior
D) Application of New Learning
A member of the group continuously blocks ideas from being implemented without offering alternatives. This behavior reflects which role?
A) Aggressor
B) Blocker
C) Confessor
D) Tension Reliever
In a decision-making group, the member responsible for summarizing the information before decisions are made is performing what role?
A) Opinion Giver
B) Summarizer
C) Gatekeeper
D) Information Seeker
After a group has successfully completed its tasks, the focus shifts toward wrapping up and disbanding. This is indicative of which stage?
A) Performing
B) Storming
C) Norming
D) Adjourning
The group is struggling to align their individual roles with the group’s expectations, creating stress among members. What type of conflict is this?
A) Role Overload
B) Intra-Sender Conflict
C) Person Role Conflict
D) Inter-Role Conflict
A team member is tasked with both managing group meetings and preparing materials for project deadlines, leading to frustration. What type of conflict is this?
A) Intra-Sender Conflict
B) Inter-Role Conflict
C) Role Overload
D) Person Role Conflict
Which of the following is a key characteristic of an effective group?
A) Homogeneity of members
B) Focus on individual achievement
C) Clear structure and roles
D) Informal decision-making process
To foster group growth, a facilitator regularly checks in to ensure that all members are aware of their roles and the group's objectives. Which intervention is this?
A) Awareness of the Effects of Behavior
B) Orientation, Structure, and Direction
C) Process Negotiation
D) Application of New Learning
When resolving a conflict between two members, the group leader encourages each member to express their feelings and perspectives. What role does this leader assume?
A) Gatekeeper
B) Encourager
C) Expresser
D) Tension Reliever
The team leader frequently checks whether all group members have equal opportunities to contribute to discussions. This action reflects what role?
A) Initiator
B) Follower
C) Gatekeeper
D) Summarizer
During a meeting, a group member offers a unique solution to a problem that sparks further discussion. What role is this person playing?
A) Information Seeker
B) Opinion Giver
C) Elaborator
D) Standard Setter
Which of the following interventions helps a group member who consistently seeks validation and sympathy from others?
A) Application of New Learning
B) Orientation, Structure, and Direction
C) Process Negotiation
D) Awareness of the Effects of Behavior
When a group reaches the performing stage, what should the group leader focus on to maintain effectiveness?
A) Conflict Resolution
B) Reinforcing Cohesiveness
C) Role Clarification
D) Application of New Learning
In the storming stage, what is a key strategy for the group leader to use to facilitate growth?
A) Encourage open communication and conflict resolution
B) Focus on task completion and efficiency
C) Emphasize the final goals of the project
D) Avoid discussions of conflicts
A group member consistently fails to meet deadlines, causing frustration within the team. What role is this individual likely playing?
A) Aggressor
B) Withdrawer
C) Blocker
D) Pleader
What is an example of a task role in group dynamics?
A) Gatekeeper
B) Tension Reliever
C) Information Giver
D) Competitor
The group is nearing the end of its project and is focused on wrapping up all loose ends. What stage of group development does this represent?
A) Norming
B) Performing
C) Adjourning
D) Forming
A member is responsible for setting standards and maintaining group norms. This reflects which type of role?
A) Task Role
B) Maintenance Role
C) Functional Role
D) Informal Role
A group member frequently interrupts others and dominates discussions. This is an example of what type of role?
A) Information Giver
B) Aggressor
C) Sympathy Seeker
D) Competitor
What is the primary purpose of the norming stage in group development?
A) To complete the group's tasks
B) To establish cohesion and cooperation
C) To resolve internal conflicts
D) To wrap up group activities
A group where members are unable to share responsibilities effectively is likely experiencing what?
A) Inter-Role Conflict
B) Role Overload
C) Intra-Sender Conflict
D) Person Role Conflict
What strategy can a group use to improve its decision-making process?
A) Limiting the size of the group
B) Encouraging only senior members to speak
C) Ensuring equal participation and structured feedback
D) Eliminating disagreement and focusing on consensus
A group leader is helping members understand how their actions are affecting the overall progress of the team. This aligns with which group development intervention?
A) Orientation, Structure, and Direction
B) Awareness of the Effects of Behavior
C) Process Negotiation
D) Application of New Learning
Which role focuses on maintaining group harmony by relieving tensions and keeping communication channels open?
A) Tension Reliever
B) Standard Setter
C) Information Seeker
D) Summarizer
A person who provides detailed facts and figures during a group discussion is performing what role?
A) Opinion Seeker
B) Elaborator
C) Information Giver
D) Opinion Giver
A group that has just been formed needs to quickly establish its objectives and assign roles. Which stage are they in?
A) Storming
B) Performing
C) Forming
D) Adjourning
If a group is very cohesive but is still failing to complete tasks on time, what might be lacking?
A) Clear structure and role allocation
B) Maintenance roles
C) Creativity
D) Task focus
C
C
C
C
B
B
D
C
C
C
B
C
C
C
D
D
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B
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