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1. What is a small group?
2. Identify the two types of small groups.
3. Provide an example of a primary and secondary group.
4. Identify two types of group roles.
5. What does it mean when a player assumes an egocentric role and engages in social
loafing?
6. What are three ways group members can establish positive norms?
7. What is communication apprehension?
8. Define argumentativeness.
9. Identify three tools that can be used to achieve virtual communication.
10. What are three challenges of working in virtual groups?
11. Identify and explain the characteristics of groups.
12. Explain the difference between primary and secondary groups and provide an example of
each.
13. What are three challenges of using virtual groups?
14. Identify and explain two primary communication traits particularly relevant to small
group communication.
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15. What is a group role? Identify and explain the three types of group roles.
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