Chapter Teaching Project- Group 3

Which of the following is an example of role conflict? 

• A nurse feeling torn between their job responsibilities and their role as a parent 

• A student choosing a college major

• A teacher mentoring a new colleague

• A coach leading a sports team

Which role helps reduce tension in a group by using humor to mediate differences?

• Task leader

• Information giver

• Harmonizer-tension reliever

• Gatekeeper

Why do some groups accept newcomers more easily? 

• When the group is highly successful and wants no changes

• When the group already has a fixed structure

• When the group has no leadership

• When the group is performing poorly and in need of change 

Which of the following is an example of a formal role in a group? 

• A person who often cracks jokes to lighten the mood

• A group member who shares interesting stories

• A team member assigned as the meeting coordinator 

• A supportive friend in a discussion group

Define role specialization

• The act of rejecting a designated role in favor of another

• When an individual settles into their primary role within a group 

• The process of switching between multiple roles in a group

• A temporary assignment of duties within a team

What does role flexibility in a group setting mean?

• Changing roles based on the group’s needs and context 

• Refusing to take on leadership responsibilities

• Ignoring assigned roles to create a more relaxed environment

• Rigidly maintaining a single role at all times

What happens when a group has too many members? 

• The group functions more efficiently

• The group automatically assigns roles evenly

• The group develops stronger communication skills

• The group may view a newcomer as an additional burden 

Which of the following best describes the concept of role status in a group?

• The ease with which members switch roles

• The relative importance, prestige, or power assigned to each group role

• The number of tasks assigned to a particular role

• The amount of time a person spends in a role