CMST 1061 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
Making a decision to remain with a relationship is known as __________. - Answer- commitment
One important benchmark of an established friendship is the assumption of continuity. - Answer- true
Reframing dialectical tensions involves seeing t...
Making a decision to remain with a relationship is known as __________. - Answer-
commitment
One important benchmark of an established friendship is the assumption of continuity. -
Answer- true
Reframing dialectical tensions involves seeing the tensions as not really in opposition to
one another. - Answer- true
Relationship culture is best defined as __________. - Answer- the private
understandings, rules, and meanings that couples develop to define who they are
The opposing and continuous tensions found in personal relationships are known as
__________. - Answer- relationship dialects
The stage in an interracial relationship in which the couple struggles with external
pressures is __________. - Answer- coping
The two greatest influences on initial attraction in romantic relationships are
__________. - Answer- proximity and similarity
A special kind of group characterized by different and complementary resources of
members and by a strong sense of collective identity is referred to as a(n) __________.
- Answer- team
Brian says in his work team, "I think we need to finish talking about the history of this
issue before we get into possible solutions." Brian made which type of contribution to
discussion? - Answer- procedural
Conflict within a group is unnatural and is always counterproductive. - Answer- false
Groups and teams consist of individuals who have a common goal. - Answer- true
Groupthink is usually a good and productive feature of group discussion and work. -
Answer- false
Leadership may be provided either by one member or several members. - Answer- true
, Marnie was used to getting her way. She had a way with people and could charm
almost anyone into going along with her. Not only was she pleasant and vivacious, she
had a reputation of being trustworthy that appealed to those around her. This enabled
her to rely strongly on __________. - Answer- referent power
Potential advantages of group discussion over individual work include ALL EXCEPT
which of the following? - Answer- conformity pressures and time required
The attempt to increase personal status in a group by winning the approval of high-
status members is known as __________. - Answer- social climbing
The degree of closeness among group members and a sense of group spirit are known
as __________. - Answer- cohesion
"In my sorority we recognize the sisters that make the dean's list each semester by
putting a mini-box of Godiva's chocolates next to their dinner plates," Amy says. "That
way, everyone realizes who has done well academically." This is an example of
________. - Answer- rite
Hierarchical language is best illustrated by which of the following? - Answer- workers
who use titles to address each other
In organizations, structure provides predictability for members so that they understand
roles, procedures, and expectations - Answer- true
Recurring hostile behaviors used by people with greater power over people with lesser
power is known as workplace bullying. - Answer- true
Research on organizations tells us that the grapevine is not a reliable source of
information. - Answer- false
Rites are communication practices that occur regularly in organizations and are routine
parts of organizational life - Answer- false
Roles are responsibilities and behaviors associated with a specific position in an
organization. - Answer- true
Stories that convey the values, legends, and history of an organization are called
__________. - Answer- corporate stories
The connections that link members of organization together through formal and informal
forms of interaction are __________. - Answer- communication networks
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