Question 1

The theory of behavior settings stresses the E in Lewin's B = f (P,E)equation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true?

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A)  Territories no longer serve a useful function for humans.
B)  Territories help individuals maintain their privacy.
C)  Territories prevent individuals from expressing their own personal identities.
D)  Because they are linked to conflict,territories cause disorganization in groups. B

Question 3

Personal space zones are smaller

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A)  when subordinates talk to their superiors rather than their equals.
B)  in the United States than in Latin American.
C)  when the group is all-female rather than all-male.
D)  in the social rather than personal zone.

Question 4

Group members,when they must work in a hot room,are likely to

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A)  show signs of increased hostility.
B)  be energized by the experience and become more productive.
C)  spend more time in the room than they need to complete the task.
D)  report enjoy sharing the odors that are characteristic of such spaces.
E)  report feeling elated.

Question 5

Use the five-zone model of interpersonal distance to plan the activities you will use at a conference on group dynamics that will take advantage of interactions across all five zones.

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Question 6

Using examples,describe the following factors' influence on crowding: attributions,intensity (density-intensity),controllability,and interference.

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Crowding can be influenced by several factors, including attributions, intensity (density-intensity), controllability, and interference.

Attributions refer to the perceived causes of crowding. For example, if a crowded space is attributed to a popular event or attraction, people may be more tolerant of the crowding because they understand the reason behind it. On the other hand, if the crowding is attributed to poor planning or management, people may feel more frustrated and stressed by the situation.

Intensity, or density-intensity, refers to the number of people in a given space. The higher the density of people in a space, the more crowded it will feel. For example, a packed concert venue will feel more crowded than a sparsely populated park, even if the actual physical space is the same.

Controllability refers to the perceived ability to control or change the crowded situation. If people feel that they have some control over the crowding, such as being able to move to a less crowded area, they may feel less stressed by the situation. However, if the crowding is perceived as uncontrollable, such as being stuck in a crowded subway car with no way to escape, people may feel more anxious and overwhelmed.

Interference refers to the extent to which crowding hinders people's ability to perform tasks or activities. For example, in a crowded shopping mall, people may have difficulty navigating through the crowds to reach stores or find parking, leading to frustration and stress.

In conclusion, attributions, intensity, controllability, and interference all play a role in influencing the experience of crowding. Understanding these factors can help in managing and mitigating the negative effects of crowding in various environments.

Question 7

The density-intensity hypothesis proposes that as density increases,discomfort in all situations also increases.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The finding that people feel less "crowded" when they personally decide when the group begins and ends its activities is consistent with the ___ theory of crowding.

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A)  overload
B)  staffing
C)  control
D)  attributional
E)  density-intensity

Question 9

According to the text,what one factor (other than the dangerous environment) contributed to the failure of the groups trying to climb Mount Everest in 1996?

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A)  lack of leadership
B)  lack of teamwork
C)  understaffing
D)  groupthink
E)  intergroup conflict

Question 10

Jane is a manager in a call center that is experiencing problems with employees spending too much time interacting among themselves when they should be helping customers.Jane could decrease the time interacting by making the work environment more sociofugal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The group members feel upset,distressed,tense,and jittery.The group's environment falls in the __ and __ quadrant of the environmental ambiance model.

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A)  activation;negative
B)  activation;positive
C)  deactivation;negative
D)  deactivation;positive
E)  overload;stress

Question 12

Which sequence,from small to large,is correct?

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A)  personal,intimate,public,social
B)  intimate,social,personal,public,remote
C)  primary,social,secondary
D)  central,secondary,public,remote
E)  intimate,personal,social,public,remote

Question 13

You are a very autocratic leader and you wish to take over a country.Drawing on Van de Vliert's climato-economic theory you should move to

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A)  a country with a temperate climate.
B)  one of the wealthier countries of the world.
C)  one of the poorer countries of the world where the climate is challenging.
D)  a country in the northern hemisphere.
E)  a country with a mild climate and extensive natural resources.

Question 14

Compare the concept of density to the concept of crowding.

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Question 15

You wish to convince the boss that your plan is the better one.Where should you sit,if the group meets at a typical conference room table?

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Question 16

Cross-cultural studies of personal space needs suggest that in warmer places people need less space in the social zones but more space in the intimate zone.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT typically considered to be an element of a group's ecology?

Accepted Answer

A)  spaces
B)  places
C)  networks
D)  locations
E)  workspaces

Question 18

According to equilibrium theory,if the group discussion begins to get intense,you will probably

Accepted Answer

A)  move your chairs closer to one another.
B)  make less eye contact with one another.
C)  seek out and ostracize the most deviant member of your group.
D)  try to mark your territory in some way.
E)  feel more cohesive.

Question 19

Semipublic places where members of a group or community can gather informally for conversation and interaction are known as ___ places.

Accepted Answer

A)  first
B)  outside
C)  inside
D)  second
E)  third

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nondominant individuals usually have the largest territories.
B)  People perform tasks more poorly when on their own territory.
C)  Status and size of territory are not related.
D)  In the long run territory reduces conflict between members.
E)  Isolated groups show relatively few signs of stress. D

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Personal space zones are smaller

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Jane is a manager in a call center that is experiencing problems with employees spending too much time interacting among themselves when they should be helping customers.Jane could decrease the time interacting by making the work environment more sociofugal.

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The group members feel upset,distressed,tense,and jittery.The group's environment falls in the and quadrant of the environmental ambiance model.

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Which sequence,from small to large,is correct?

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You are a very autocratic leader and you wish to take over a country.Drawing on Van de Vliert's climato-economic theory you should move to

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Semipublic places where members of a group or community can gather informally for conversation and interaction are known as ___ places.

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