Discover the Intricacies of Sociometry

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Which one of the following is a type of group that exists within networks?

  • Coalitions
  • Cliques
  • Prescribed clusters
  • Emergent clusters (correct)

Which one of the following is a relatively permanent informal group that involves friendship?

  • Bridges
  • Stars
  • Liaisons
  • Cliques (correct)

Which one of the following is a concept that refers to extreme concurrence-seeking behavior within a group?

  • Groupthink (correct)
  • Sociometry
  • Group Illness
  • Coalitions

Which one of the following is a symptom of groupthink?

<p>Pressure to conform (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is a way to protect against groupthink?

<p>Leaders encouraging dissent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach is associated with a conservative position?

<p>Cautious approach (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be considered as a form of group think?

<p>Exaggeration of initial positions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for spread think?

<p>The law of complexity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step in the NGT (Nominal Group Technique) involves silent generation of ideas?

<p>Step 1 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of selecting the 5 most important ideas in the NGT?

<p>To rank order them (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT a form of impression management technique?

<p>Apologies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of impression management?

<p>To control the impressions that others form of an individual (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of defensive behavior?

<p>Excuses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the zero sum approach?

<p>Treating the reward 'pie' as fixed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT a type of political behavior?

<p>Conformity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are defensive behaviors?

<p>Reactive and protective behaviors to avoid action time or change (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of a favorable outcome?

<p>Favours (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of self-promotion as an assertive impression management technique?

<p>A salesperson claiming to be the best closer in the company (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which impression management technique involves claiming that something you did is more valuable than others perceive it to be?

<p>Enhancement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which impression management technique involves complimenting others to make oneself appear perceptive and likable?

<p>Flattery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which impression management technique involves doing more than necessary to demonstrate dedication and hard work?

<p>Exemplification (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of self-promotion as a self-focused impression management technique?

<p>A salesperson claiming to be the best closer in the company (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which impression management technique involves exaggerating the impact of one's work on sales?

<p>Enhancement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which impression management technique involves complimenting others to create a positive impression of oneself?

<p>Flattery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which impression management technique involves going above and beyond to showcase dedication and work ethic?

<p>Exemplification (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of defensive behavior?

<p>Explaining a predicament-creating event to minimize its severity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of impression management?

<p>To control the impressions that others form of an individual (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT a form of impression management technique?

<p>Defensive behaviors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the zero sum approach?

<p>An approach that treats the reward 'pie' as fixed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of ingratiation as an impression management technique?

<p>Agreeing with someone else's opinion to gain approval (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of defensive behaviors?

<p>To avoid action or change (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of a favorable outcome?

<p>Doing something nice for someone to gain their approval (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of self-promotion as a self-focused impression management technique?

<p>A salesperson tells his boss, 'I'm the best closer this company has.' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which impression management technique involves exaggerating the impact of one's work on sales?

<p>Enhancement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which impression management technique involves complimenting others to create a positive impression of oneself?

<p>Flattery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which impression management technique involves doing more than necessary to demonstrate dedication and hard work?

<p>Exemplification (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of defensive behavior?

<p>A salesperson highlighting their achievements to their boss (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of impression management?

<p>To create a positive self-image (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which impression management technique involves going above and beyond to showcase dedication and work ethic?

<p>Exemplification (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is a type of group that exists within networks?

<p>Informal group (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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