Content Frame
Note for screen reader users: There is text between the form elements on this page. To be sure that you do not miss any text, use item by item navigation methods, rather than tabbing from form element to form element.
Skip Breadcrumb Navigation
Home  arrow Chapter 12  arrow Practice Test

Practice Test



This activity contains 13 questions.

Question 1.
Conflict can be either a constructive or destructive process in small groups.


Open Hint for Question 1 in a new window.
   
 
End of Question 1


Question 2.
Scarce resources, diverse member backgrounds, and varying orientations to task accomplishment are three substantive causes of conflict.


Open Hint for Question 2 in a new window.
   
 
End of Question 2


Question 3.
The assumption of equifinality leads a group into a destructive conflict process.


Open Hint for Question 3 in a new window.
   
 
End of Question 3


Question 4.
The use of personal power is the way to settle conflict in a small group


Open Hint for Question 4 in a new window.
   
 
End of Question 4


Question 5.
Power is a finite, limited group dynamic that some people hold, use, and abuse for their personal gain.


Open Hint for Question 5 in a new window.
   
 
End of Question 5


Question 6.
Which pattern of conflict resolution is most likely to lead to group consensus?


Open Hint for Question 6 in a new window.
 
End of Question 6


Question 7.
Which pattern of conflict resolution represents a high state of cooperativeness in attempting to satisfy others?


Open Hint for Question 7 in a new window.
 
End of Question 7


Question 8.
Which pattern of conflict resolution represents a mid-range balance between assertiveness and cooperativeness?


Open Hint for Question 8 in a new window.
 
End of Question 8


Question 9.
What type of power is based on a person's experience and knowledge?


Open Hint for Question 9 in a new window.
 
End of Question 9


Question 10.
What type of power is based on personal networks of friends, acquaintances, and connections?


Open Hint for Question 10 in a new window.
 
End of Question 10


Question 11.



 
To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

End of Question 11


Question 12.



 
To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

End of Question 12


Question 13.



 
To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

End of Question 13





Pearson Copyright © 1995 - 2010 Pearson Education . All rights reserved. Pearson Allyn & Bacon is an imprint of Pearson .
Legal Notice | Privacy Policy | Permissions

Return to the Top of this Page