The Person Sitting at the Head of the Table in a Group

question 30

Multiple Choice

The person sitting at the head of the table in a group meeting is likely to

• A) play the socioemotional role.
• B) play the task-oriented role.
• C) have high status.
• D) experience role conflict.

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Definitions:

Fight-flight Responses

Physical and psychological reactions that prepare an individual to confront or escape a perceived threat or stressor.

Adrenaline

A hormone and neurotransmitter produced by the adrenal glands that increases heart rate, contracts blood vessels, dilates air passages, and participates in the fight-or-flight response.

Blood Supply

pertains to the provision and circulation of blood throughout the body by the heart and blood vessels.

Compliance-gaining Strategy

Techniques or tactics used to persuade or influence others to agree with or follow a request, command, or rule.