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Teachers who lower grades because of unexcused absences are using what type of power?

A) Referent
B) Coercive
C) Expert
D) Reward

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Question 52

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Which of the following describes the difference between a team and a group?

A) Teams are structured deliberately to achieve a goal; not every group is highly organized.
B) Teams usually are created by an outside organization; groups are not.
C) Teams have a designated leader; groups do not.
D) Teams are only found in sports; while groups are found only in business.

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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The opposite of coercive power is which of the following?

The chain pattern of group interaction is when a person receives most of their communication from a central person.

Explain the difference between status and power. Give an example to illustrate.

A group member with high status generally talks more than a low status member.

When working in a group, Alicia tends to manage conflicts between other group members, and she mediates disputes among group members. Alicia is filling the role of _____.

For a collection of people to be considered a group, individuals should have a sense of belonging to the group.

A teacher or a supervisor is an example of a person who has legitimate power.

What are individual roles?

As group members become more comfortable about expressing their opinions, they may begin to experience disagreements over leadership or task issues. This conflict is called _____.

When a group becomes familiar with its members and the group task, this is known as the _____ phase of group development.