Decision-Making
This role regularly questions/critiques ideas during decision-making, and helps establish a norm of critical thinking which can prevent groupthink.
Devil's advocate
What is power?
Power is the ability to influence the attainment of goals.
True or false: Conflict can be constructive.
True
What is an example of an audio-only communication technology?
Phone call, facetime audio, xbox live party, etc.
What is Arizona's state nickname?
The Grand Canyon State
Collective rationalization, the illusion of invulnerability, the presence of mindguards, and self-censoring are all symptoms of...
Groupthink
True or false: All group members have some degree of influence over one another.
True
This win-win approach to conflict attempts to satisfy all parties by assertively (but not harshly) seeking integrative solutions.
Collaborating
True or false: Synchronous technologies are always more useful and efficient than asynchronous technologies for virtual groups.
False
What is the tallest breed of dog in the world?
True or false: Brainstorming sessions typically benefit when members evaluate and critique one another's ideas.
False
What are the three forms of power?
1. Dominance
2. Prevention
3. Empowerment
What are the three types of conflict that can occur in groups?
1. Task
2. Relationship/Interpersonal
3. Values
What is the online disinhibition effect?
The lack of restraint one feels when communicating online in comparison to communicating in-person.
How many players are in the beginning of the tv show Squid Game?
456
Viewing the world in polarized opposites (i.e., either/or thinking) is an example of...
False dichotomies
Provide an example of a general communication indicator of power.
Defining or evaluating others; whether or not others follow your decisions; communication inhibition
The conflict management styles are characterized along what two dimensions?
a.) expression and intensity
b.) attention to emotions and attention to logic
c.) concern for task/self and concern for relationships/others
d.) presence of anger and resolution time
c.) concern for task/self and concern for relationships/others
According to media richness theory, which is true of asynchronous text-based communication?
a.) It is perceived as cold and impersonal
b.) It is perceived as warm and friendly
c.) It is best for communicating about complex and emotional topics
d.) It communicates nonverbal elements
a.) It is best for complex and emotional topics
How much does an NFL football weigh?
1 pound
What is group polarization?
The tendency for a group to make more extreme decisions (i.e., too risky or too cautious) than individual members would on their own.
Identify and describe 3 of the 5 power resources.
1. Information - access to knowledge
2. Expertise - specialized knowledge
3. Legitmate authority - power from position
4. Ability to distribute rewards and punishments - ability to coerce
5. Charisma - power from liking
What are the four defining characteristics of conflict?
Can be expressed or unexpressed
Occurs between two interconnected parties
Involves perceived incompatible goals
One or more parties perceive interference in achieving desired goals
What theory asserts that people use certain technologies/media over others based on the technology's pros and cons.
Uses and Gratifications Theory
How old is Chandler?
24