Weinberg4E RTF Chapter

Title: Group Cohesion
1. A sociogram can measure

a. friendship choices within the group
b. the presence or absence of cliques in groups
c. the extent of group attraction
*d. all of the above
e. a and c
2. The common thread among the definitions of cohesion is that cohesion is made up of what two
basic dimensions?
*a. task and social cohesion
b. task and organizational cohesion
c. social and organizational cohesion
d. psychological and organizational cohesion
e. psychological and social cohesion
3. Which of the following is NOT an antecedent to cohesion according to Carron's model?
a. environmental factors
b. team factors
*c. organizational factors
d. leadership factors
e. personal factors
4. The number of athletes holding scholarships and the eligibility requirements are examples of
which antecedent of cohesion?
*a. environmental factors
b. team factors
c. organizational factors
e. personal factors
5. Task and affiliation motivation are examples of which antecedent of cohesion?
a. environmental factors
b. team factors
c. organizational factors
*e. personal factors
6. According to Carron and Dennis, the most important personal factor regarding the
development of social and task cohesion is
a. socioeconomic status
b. gender
*c. individual satisfaction
d. age
e. race
7. Which of the following statements regarding antecedent factors affecting cohesion is (are)
FALSE?
a. Smaller groups have higher cohesion than larger groups.
b. More distinctive groups have higher levels of cohesion.
c. Compatibility between a coach and players is related to cohesion.
*d. none of the above
e. a and c
8. The questionnaire used most often in the early research on cohesion in sport was called the
a. Group Environment Questionnaire
*b. Sport Cohesiveness Questionnaire
c. Multidimensional Sport Cohesion Instrument
d. Unidimensional Sport Cohesion Survey
e. none of the above
9. Which of the following is NOT a construct identified in the Group Environment
Questionnaire?
a. group integrationtask
b. group integrationsocial
*c. group attractionenvironmental
d. individual attraction to grouptask
e. individual attraction to groupsocial
10. Michael Jordan spoke about everyone on the team coming together (cohesion) when they
"stepped between the lines." This belief in one another is known as
*a. collective efficacy
b. group similarity
c. group norm
d. group role
e. collective ability
11. Using the Group Environment Questionnaire, research has revealed that group cohesion is
related to which of the following?
a. reduced absenteeism
b. increased satisfaction of members
c. attributions for responsibility for performance outcomes

e. a and b
12. Individuals holding stronger beliefs about the cohesiveness of exercise classes are
a. more likely to attend more classes
b. more likely to drop out
c. more resistant to group disruption
d. a and b
*e. a and c
13. According to the latest definition provided by Carron, Brawley, and Widmeyer, cohesion is
seen to be
a. unidimensional
b. static
*c. instrumental
d. a and c
e. a and b
14. The Group Environment Questionnaire was developed to distinguish between
a. individual and group concerns
b. task and social concerns
c. normative and role relations
*d. a and b
e. b and c
15. Which of the following is NOT one of the principles underlying the team-building model
developed by Carron and colleagues?
a. role clarity and acceptance
*b. autocratic leadership style
c. distinctiveness and togetherness
d. group goals
e. conformity to group norms
16. A sociogram is
a. a measure of team cohesion
*b. an illustration of affiliation and attraction among team members
c. a sociological measure of social factors affecting groups
d. a social psychological inventory to measure group dynamics
17. Which of the following statements about cohesion is (are) true?

a. Higher normative expectations are associated with higher levels of cohesion.
b. More sacrifices are made by players when cohesion is high.
c. Higher cohesion is related to a more autocratic decision-making style.
*d. a and b
e. b and c
18. Which of the following statements is (are) true?
*a. There is a positive relationship between both task and social cohesion and performance.
b. There is a positive relationship between only social cohesion and performance.
c. There is no relationship between task cohesion and performance.
d. There is a negative relationship between task cohesion and performance.
e. a and b
19. Which of the following statements is true?
*a. The cohesionperformance relationship is positive for both interactive and coactive sports.
b. The cohesionperformance relationship is positive for only interactive sports.
c. The cohesionperformance relationship is negative for only interactive sports.
d. The demands of the sport do not influence the cohesionperformance relationship.
20. Which of the following statements best represents the relationship between cohesion and
performance?
*a. This relationship is circular.
b. Cohesion has a stronger effect on performance than performance has on cohesion.
c. Cohesion has no effect on performance.
d. Cohesion is negatively related to performance.
21. Which of the following statements is (are) FALSE?
a. There is a positive relationship between cohesion and satisfaction.
b. There is a positive relationship between cohesion and conformity.
c. Higher team cohesion is related to higher resistance to disruption.
*d. none of the above
e. a and b
22. Which of the following tips can build team cohesion?
a. Develop pride within subunits.
b. Avoid excessive turnover.
c. Encourage participation in social cliques.
d. all of the above
*e. a and b
23. Which of the following statements about building cohesion is (are) true?
a. Set goals that are easy to accomplish to keep up spirit.
b. Keep meetings to a minimum to avoid complaints.
c. Encourage team identity.
d. a and b
*e. a and c
24. From an athletes perspective, to help build team cohesion you should
a. give teammates positive reinforcement
b. resolve conflicts immediately
c. be responsible for yourself
d. a and b
*e. a and c
25. Which of the following sports require the highest level of task cohesion?
a. golf and archery
*b. basketball and ice hockey
c. swimming and tennis
d. baseball and wrestling
e. volleyball and bowling
26. In a study by Spink and Carron on building cohesiveness in a fitness class, which of the
following strategies was (were) employed?
a. distinctiveness
b. group norms
c. individual sacrifices
e. a and b
27. Which of the following was (were) found to be a barrier to cohesion?
*a. members' struggling for power
b. little turnover in group membership
c. similar personalities among group members
d. a and b
e. b and c
28. In setting up a team goal-setting program, which of the following guidelines should be
followed?
a. Involve all team members in establishing goals.

b. Set specific and challenging goals.
c. Reward progress toward team goals.
e. a and b
29. The dimensions of the Multidimensional Sport Cohesion Instrument include
a. attraction to the group
b. unity of purpose
c. quality of teamwork
e. a and c

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Title: Group Cohesion

1. A sociogram can measure

*d. all of the above

17. Which of the following statements about cohesion is (are) true?

a. Involve all team members in establishing goals.

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