Chapter 2 Test: Ex 2.1- Ex. 2.6

1. Which of the following terms describes a group of boy scouts?

• Formal and voluntary

• Formal and Involuntary

• Informal and voluntary

• Informal and involuntary

Which of the following BESTcharacterizes a primary group?

• A sense of belonging

• A common name or title

• Face to face interaction

• Shared beliefs and norms

Sita: When Marvin was group leader he was always ordering us about.

Paul: Me, I prefera group leader who allows members to do as they please

The leadership style of Marvin, as described in the dialogue above is:

• autocratic

• charismatic

• democratic

• laissez- faire

Sita: When Marvin was group leader he was always ordering us about.

Paul: Me, I prefera group leader who allows members to do as they please

Paul's statement indicates that he prefers a leader with a style that is:

• autocratic

• charismatic

• democratic

• laissez-faire

Which of the following is the BESTexample of compromise?

• Workers arguing in a cafeteria line

• Two students involved in a writing contest

• A football team working together to win a match

• A husband promising to clean the house while his wife does the cooking

Which of the following are characteristics of a strong leader?

• Willing to make decisions

• Always keeps a serious face

• Always lenient with members

• Allows members to make their own decisions

Ralph is the leader of his school's choir. He makes all group decisions without consulting his group members. What type of leader is Ralph?

• Democratic

• Participative

• Authoritarian

• Laissez-faire

Samuel broke one of the school rules. He was given 250 lines to write. The above is an example of a:

• Right

• Norm

• Ritual

• Sanction

Which of the following characteristics MUST a group possess for it to be considered a formal group?

I. Code of Conduct

II. Specific Objectives

III. Membership requirements

• I and II only

• I and III only

• II and III only

• I, II, and III

A school is a formal group Mainly members

• perform the same rituals

• live in the same community

• are selected by other members

• participate in community activities