Understanding Groups and Teams

Which of the following best describes the key difference between groups and teams?

• Groups emphasize individual performance, while teams value both individual contributions and teamwork.

• Teams are passive, while groups are active.

• Teams are larger than groups.

• Groups have a purpose, while teams do not.

What stage in group formation is marked by conflict over goals and leadership?

• Forming

• Storming

• Norming

• Performing

What is the primary characteristic of mob behavior?

• Individual accountability

• Polarization of attention and homogeneity of thought

• Active listening and consensus-building

• Passive observation and lack of purpose

According to Tuckman’s model, which stage comes after the norming stage?

• Forming

• Storming

• Performing

• Adjourning

What psychological reason is cited for why people prefer similar individuals when forming groups?

• To minimize differences in personality traits

• To reinforce and validate their own opinions and values

• To increase unpredictability within the group

• To maintain a hierarchical structure

Which of the following is *not* a reason why people join groups?

• Security and protection

• To reduce self-esteem

• Knowledge and information

• Goal achievement

What term describes the unspoken rules and standards of behavior in groups?

• Roles

• Norms

• Cohesion

• Structure

Which of the following would most likely help prevent groupthink?

• Avoiding disagreement to maintain harmony

• Encouraging critical thinking and dissent

• Prioritizing unanimity over logical decision-making

• Limiting group interaction with outsiders

What happens during the "adjourning" stage of group development?

• Roles and responsibilities are defined.

• The group is disbanded after completing its goal.

• Conflict arises over leadership.

• Group norms are established.

Which of the following is a condition that facilitates group formation?

• Proximity to group members

• Avoiding interactions with others

• Random selection of dissimilar individuals

• Absence of common goals or motives