Small Groups Quiz

How many people typically make up a small group?

• 2 to 5

• 3 to 12

• 10 to 20

• 12 to 25

Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of small groups?

• A. Shared purpose

• B. Mutual influence

• C. Isolation from others

• D. Group norms

What type of group is a study circle where students meet to learn together?

• Task-oriented group

• Learning group

• Social group

• Self-help group

During which stage of group development are rules and roles established?

• Forming

• Storming

• Norming

• Performing

Which role focuses on helping the group achieve its goal by giving information or summarizing ideas?

• Harmonizer

• Joker

• Initiator

• Information Giver

Which of the following is a self-centered role?

• Encourager

• Harmonizer

• Blocker

• Summarizer

Which decision-making method requires everyone to agree before moving forward?

• Majority Rule

• Consensus

• Minority Rule

• Authority Rule

What is “groupthink”?

• A. A brainstorming session where all ideas are shared

• B. A conflict between members about roles

• C. When groups avoid conflict and ignore better ideas

• D. A method of voting for decisions

Which of the following is an example of effective group communication?

• Ignoring conflict to save time

• Letting one member dominate discussions

• Assigning clear roles and goals

• Avoiding listening to save effort

Which is the best conclusion about small groups?

• They are always stressful and unproductive.

• They succeed only if one person leads all decisions.

• They can be powerful learning and working environments if communication and collaboration are strong.

• They only work well when there are no conflicts.