Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'team cohesion' as presented in Chapter 9?

Accepted Answer

The tendency for a group to stick together and remain united in pursuit of its goals and objectives, and/or for the satisfaction of members’ affiliative needs.

Question 2

According to Carron's conceptual model, which dimension of cohesion is MOST strongly related to team performance?

Accepted Answer

Task cohesion

Question 3

A volleyball team spends extra time together outside of practice, resulting in increased trust and cooperation. Which factor is MOST directly being enhanced?

Accepted Answer

Proximity

Question 4

Which leadership style is associated with the highest levels of both task and social cohesion?

Accepted Answer

Democratic

Question 5

A coach encourages athletes to share their personal stories and aspirations to build team unity. This approach is best described as:

Accepted Answer

The Four H's approach

Question 6

Which of the following is a faulty group process that can reduce individual effort in large teams?

Accepted Answer

Ringelmann effect

Question 7

What is the relationship between cohesion and performance according to the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Cohesion leads to improved performance, which leads to greater cohesion in a circular relationship.

Question 8

Which environmental factor is inversely related to group cohesion?

Accepted Answer

Group size

Question 9

A team leader recognizes individual needs, fosters acceptance of group goals, and promotes high performance expectations. This describes which leadership style?

Accepted Answer

Transformational leadership

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for coaches to develop team cohesion?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging rivalry between team members

Question 11

According to Steiner’s model, why might a team of 10 talented players not achieve 10 times the productivity of a single player?

Accepted Answer

Faulty group processes such as communication difficulties and motivational losses reduce overall productivity.

Question 12

Which stage in Tuckman & Jensen’s linear perspective of team development is characterized by interpersonal conflict and competition for status?

Accepted Answer

Storming

Question 13

A team’s shared perception of their ability to succeed at a given task is known as:

Accepted Answer

Collective efficacy

Question 14

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'group norms'?

Accepted Answer

Standards of performance and behavior expected of all team members.

Question 15

Which factor is most likely to increase both task and social cohesion among athletes?

Accepted Answer

High adherence (attendance/participation)

Question 16

If a basketball player switches positions to help the team, this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Individual sacrifice

Question 17

Which equation best represents the circular relationship between cohesion and performance?

Accepted Answer

$$C \rightarrow P \rightarrow C$$

Question 18

Which of the following is a multidimensional aspect of team cohesion?

Accepted Answer

It includes both instrumental and affective components.

Question 19

Which of the following is most likely to occur in a highly cohesive group, potentially leading to poor decision-making?

Accepted Answer

Groupthink

Question 20

A team that is functioning at a very high level, with members trusting and relying on each other, is in which stage of development?

Accepted Answer

Performing

Chapter 9 – Team Dynamics & Group Cohesion: Study Notes

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