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CLASS ACTIVITIES CHAPTER 1 Communication Competence I. “Similarities/Differences” exercise A. Purpose: 1. Ice-breaker. 2. To get students acquainted with several other classmates (helps them make informed choices when they form term groups). 3. To make some rudimentary points on the […]

one taken during crisis deliberations? THIRTEEN DAYS QUIZ M/C: More than one answer may be correct. 1. Initially, President Kennedy and his advisors were faced with a. Information overload on the extent of the missile deployment in Cuba b. Information […]

the powerful team. options as above for each of the 5 draws. designate which team must perform the HUMILIATION ROUND. 1. Team members from chosen group will draw cards designating which barnyard animal (cow, donkey, pig, horse, rooster, dog, cat) […]

Segment runs about 5 minutes. Students will find this video amusing B. Outstanding example of the issue of power distance fought over within the United States. The question is posed by Michael Moore, “Should NOTE: Many segments from TV Nation, […]

The Analysis 1. Suggest that The Scorch have exclusive use of the facilities Monday through Wednesday (right before publication when the facilities are needed most). Have The Crucible use the facilities Thursday and Friday (mostly “down time” for The Scorch […]

5. Distribute the test and have each group designate answers on a single answer sheet (usually one of the member’s tests). Allow exactly 15 minutes for completion of the test. Periodically indicate how much time remains during the test. D. […]

1. d 2. c 3. a 4. b 5. d (debits: $110 and $130; credits: $120 and $140; difference: +$20) 6. c 7. a 8. b 9. a 10. d 11. Days of Christmas or Disciples of Christ 12. Centimeters […]

SET #2 1. Name of the coffee house frequented by characters in Friends? d. Jangled Nerve 2. On House, Dr. House exhibits a noticeable physical affliction, which is a. crippling arthritis b. paralysis from the waist down c. a pronounced […]

the group even when honesty (ethics) is an issue. B. Time required: 30 minutes to run the exercise. Another 15-20 minutes to process it. C. Instructions: 1. Have the class form into four term groups (5-7 in each group) 2. […]

1. In the labeled groups, have participants (in turn) guess what members try to guess what role each participant was playing. 2. Discuss the results: the role designated, especially isolates, leaders, and clowns. This shows the power of role labeling […]

cons, then decide one final design by voting (show of hands for each e. Assign each team a specific task to complete (e.g., one team could work on the platform construction, one team could share the task of constructing supporting […]

LAW AND ORDER SVU HANDOUT Each group will act as a jury and decide the guilt or innocence of the defendant accused of rape. Concentrate on two things: 1) evaluating the evidence presented, and 2) achieving a consensus decision. Evaluating […]

4. The groups will have 20-30 minutes to list and prioritize criteria for deciding who will live and who will die. Emphasize that criteria should be discussed and chosen separate from ANY discussion of individual survivors. Once criteria have been […]

1 COOPERATIVE EXAM 2 RATIONALE FOR COOPERATIVE EXAMS I recognize that allowing students to work cooperatively on an examination takes getting used to (it’s normally called cheating), especially if you have been testing students for years in more usual ways. […]

4. How do knowledge and skills interrelate? Can you be a competent communicator if you possess one without the other or do you need both? Defend your answer. How do effectiveness and appropriateness interrelate? Can you have one without the […]

THE DREAM TEAM The Dream Team is an alternative to the Twelve Angry Men essay exam. This is a very entertaining and amusing film (circa 1989) that exhibits a wide variety of small group communication processes. INSTRUCTIONS: As a group, […]

NOTE: This sample cooperative exam serves as a prototype for all other exams one might desire to formulate on text material using cooperative testing procedures. SMALL GROUP FINAL EXAM “TWELVE ANGRY MEN” (Cooperative) NAMES: I. Choose the correct answer or […]

Chapter 1 MULTIPLE-CHOICE 1. When we assume that everyone has the same meaning for a word, this is called 2. Asian cultures are typically a. collectivist and cooperation b. individualist and competitive c. collectivist and competitive d. individualist and cooperative […]

CHAPTER 10 1. Strategic stupidity is a type of 2. Assertiveness is a. a generally constructive aggressive trait b. the ability to communicate the full range of thoughts and feelings in whatever way we choose c. an empowering skill d. […]

CHAPTER 11 MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Individualist and collectivist cultures differ in their preferred approach to conflict management in which of the following ways? 2. You have had a heated disagreement with members of your study group. Emotions are raw, and […]

CHAPTER 12 MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A virtual group 2. Virtual groups present challenges for members not typically found in conventional small groups. These challenges include a. the absence of nonverbal cues such as facial expressions and gestures in text-only and […]

Chapter 2 MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Negative synergy occurs when 2. Larger groups compared to smaller groups typically have a. fewer isolates (non-participants) b. fewer factions and members splintering off from the group’s general point of view c. greater difficulty working […]

Chapter 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. You’re a member of [instructor’s name] Dark Beer Drinking Social Group. You observe a pattern of behavior among group members that discourages loud talking and laughter during discussions. This shows 2. The Twenty Percent Rule […]

CHAPTER 4 MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Competition is 2. Competition is a. working together on this exam so your group achieves a perfect score b. telling stories about yourself that make you look silly in an effort to be perceived by […]

CHAPTER 5 MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Someone in your study group plays the harmonizer-tension reliever role. This means that she 2. The devil’s advocate group role is a. a disruptive and informal role b. a maintenance and informal role c. a […]

CHAPTER 6 1. Research on the trait perspective on leadership in groups shows that 2. Based on leadership research, which of the following conclusions is supported: a. Leaders are born not made b. The democratic or participative leadership style should […]

CHAPTER 7 MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following clearly qualifies as a team according to the distinctions between standard small groups and teams provided in the text? 2. Which of the following qualifies as a team? a. Board of […]

CHAPTER 8 MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When groups become more risk-taking or cautious after discussion has occurred than the initial preferences of group members would indicate, this is called 2. You want to prevent groupthink from becoming a problem in your […]

CHAPTER 9 MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A “stand aside” is 2. “What changes, if any, should be made in the priority process used to distribute parking permits on campus” is an example of a a. question of fact b. a question […]