At the conclusion of a meeting, Florence asks, "How are we doing?" His question represents which aspect of group motivation?
a) A sense of meaningfulness
b) A sense of choice
c) A sense of competence
d) A sense of progress
e) A sense of understanding
ANS: d
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If you say phrases like "out of the blue" or "sick as a dog" you are using
A) semantics. B) analogies. C) metaphors. D) fables. E) idioms.
Dr. Schumacher walks into class several minutes late. He has always been strict about classes starting on time, so you think about teasing him by saying, "You're lucky we didn't all just leave." But then you notice that Dr. Schumacher's voice is flat, his brow is furrowed, and his eye contact is indirect. You decide he may not receive your good-natured ribbing in the way you intend. What theory describes how you adapted to this nonverbal communication?
A. expectancy violation theory B. emotional contagion theory C. interaction adaptation theory D. interactional synchrony theory