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Garth wears his earbuds and listens to music on his phone while his group meets. He moves to the music and sometimes even sings along. He does not participate in the group's discussions, and several members have complained to the group leader that his behavior is distracting. What group role is Garth fulfilling?
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argumentative role

maintenance role

task role

egocentric role

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Question 46 1 pts
On the last day of class, Sara's chemistry study group meets at a coffee house to celebrate their final exam being over. They are all a little sad that they will no longer see one another in their study sessions every week because the study group has run its course. Which stage of group development does this represent?
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adjourning

performing

storming

norming

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Ezra isn't afraid to point out when the group is spending too much time socializing. His fellow group members depend on him to keep them on track, so they finish what they need to accomplish on time. What role is Ezra fulfilling?
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egocentric role

maintenance role

formal role

task role

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Question 48 1 pts
The first step in the structured problem-solving approach is
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choose the best solution.

establish criteria for a solution.

define and analyze the problem.

discuss possible solutions.

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Question 49 1 pts
If group members insult each other's ideas, they create a
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world-minded atmosphere.

defensive communication climate.

substantive conflict.

empathetic communication climate.

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In groups that decide by consensus, team member satisfaction has been shown to be lower.
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False

True

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Here are the answers based on the provided questions:

Question 45: Garth wears his earbuds and listens to music on his phone while his group meets. He moves to the music and sometimes even sings along. He does not participate in the group's discussions, and several members have complained to the group leader that his behavior is distracting. What group role is Garth fulfilling?
Answer: egocentric role

Question 46: On the last day of class, Sara's chemistry study group meets at a coffee house to celebrate their final exam being over. They are all a little sad that they will no longer see one another in their study sessions every week because the study group has run its course. Which stage of group development does this represent?
Answer: adjourning

Question 47: Ezra isn't afraid to point out when the group is spending too much time socializing. His fellow group members depend on him to keep them on track, so they finish what they need to accomplish on time. What role is Ezra fulfilling?
Answer: task role

Question 48: The first step in the structured problem-solving approach is
Answer: define and analyze the problem.

Question 49: If group members insult each other's ideas, they create a
Answer: defensive communication climate.

Question 50: In groups that decide by consensus, team member satisfaction has been shown to be lower.
Answer: False

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