Group Dynamics and Psychosocial Development

Questions and Answers

What is an encourager?

Shows appreciation of others' contributions

Equalizes participation

Encourages reluctant or shy students to participate (correct)

Helps with academic content

What is a praiser/cheerleader?

Writes down ideas and decisions

Keeps the group on task

Helps with the academic content

Shows appreciation of others' contributions (correct)

What is the role of a gate keeper?

Monitors noise level

Makes sure no one dominates (correct)

Ensures all questions are asked

Checks the group's understanding

What does a coach do?

Helps with the academic content and explains concepts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a question commander?

Makes sure all students' questions are asked and answered. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a checker?

Checks the group's understanding. Signup and view all the answers

What tasks does a taskmaster perform?

Keeps the group on task. Signup and view all the answers

What does a recorder do?

Writes down ideas, decisions, and plans. Signup and view all the answers

What does a reflector do?

Keeps the group aware of progress (or lack of). Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a quiet captain?

Monitors noise level. Signup and view all the answers

What does a materials monitor do?

Picks up and returns materials. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Industry v. Inferiority' refer to in a negative context?

When a student finally completes a complex and involved science project, the teacher criticizes him for taking so much time. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Trust v. Mistrust' represent in a negative context?

The babysitter loudly bangs pots together and the baby cries with fear. She continues to do this so that the baby will not be afraid of loud noises. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of 'Trust v. Mistrust' in a positive context?

When the baby is hungry and cries, his mother feeds him. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Initiative v. Guilt' refer to in a positive context?

When a student wants to pour water into a clay bowl that he has made, the teacher lets him because she tries to let students carry out their own ideas. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Autonomy v. Shame & Doubt' refer to in a negative context?

Little Susan wants to feed herself, but her mother, annoyed by the mess, insists on feeding her. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of 'Industry v. Inferiority' in a positive context?

Students in Mrs. Jones's class decide to sell candy to make money for a local association, and she praises them for this project. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Autonomy v. Shame & Doubt' represent in a positive context?

Mrs. Ross purchases tennis shoes with Velcro closures so her children can take their shoes off and put them on themselves. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Identity v. Role Confusion' refer to in a positive context?

Mr. Shumard allows his seniors in government class to discuss current events and their opinions about them. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Industry v. Inferiority' indicate when a child is affirmed?

Claire built a cardboard boat, and when she sails it, her parents celebrate it like her father's model boat. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Identity v. Role Confusion' indicate when approached negatively?

Mrs. Clark spends lesson time telling students the correct interpretations of poems, not allowing discussion. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Trust v. Mistrust' signify?

Basic needs being met. Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by 'Autonomy v. Shame & Doubt'?

Self-control and self-confidence based on encouragement and limit-setting without rejection. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Initiative v. Guilt' stand for?

Testing personal power through exploration based on encouragement and tolerance. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Industry v. Inferiority' reflect?

Desire to complete productive work and master developmental tasks based on success experiences. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Identity v. Role Confusion' express?

Satisfying sense of identity based on personal success and peer acceptance. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Intimacy v. Isolation' signify?

Ability to relate intimately with another person based on self-disclosure. Signup and view all the answers

What is represented by 'Generativity v. Stagnation'?

Caring extended beyond a single person to future generations. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ego Integrity v. Despair' indicate?

Adjustment to aging and death with a sense of satisfaction about the past. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'preconventional' refer to?

Personal needs & others’ rules; 'If I'm not caught, it's ok.' Signup and view all the answers

What does 'conventional' indicate?

Adhere to others' approval; laws are absolute doctrines. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'postconventional' encapsulate?

'Although she broke the law, there were special circumstances that gave her little choice.' Signup and view all the answers

What does 'obedience orientation' denote?

Obey rules to avoid punishment. Signup and view all the answers

What encapsulates 'rewards/exchange orientation'?

If I want it, it's right. Signup and view all the answers

What is referred to by 'being nice/relationships orientation'?

Being good equals being nice and pleasing others. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'law & order orientation' imply?

Law and authorities must be obeyed to maintain the social system. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'social contract orientation' mean?

Greatest good for the greatest number. Signup and view all the answers

What are 'universal ethical principles'?

Principles of human dignity, no matter what rules say. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Mental age/chronological age +100'?

IQ Score. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'syntax' refer to?

Order of words and phrases in sentences. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Roles in Group Dynamics

Encourager: Promotes participation of shy students.
Praiser/Cheerleader: Recognizes and appreciates contributions of peers.
Gate Keeper: Ensures balanced participation, preventing dominance by one individual.
Coach: Provides support with academic content and clarifies concepts.
Question Commander: Facilitates the voicing of all students' inquiries.
Checker: Assesses understanding within the group.
Taskmaster: Maintains focus on group tasks.
Recorder: Documents ideas, decisions, and plans during discussions.
Reflector: Monitors group progress regularly.
Quiet Captain: Regulates noise levels to ensure a conducive environment.
Materials Monitor: Oversees handling of educational materials.

Psychosocial Development Stages

Industry vs. Inferiority (Negative): Negative critique can discourage effort after completing complex tasks.
Trust vs. Mistrust (Negative): Fear induced by loud noises affecting infant's emotional state.
Trust vs. Mistrust (Positive): Responsive caregiving establishes a sense of trust.
Initiative vs. Guilt (Positive): Support for student creativity nurtures initiative.
Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt (Negative): Overprotection can instill doubt and hinder self-feeding attempts.
Industry vs. Inferiority (Positive): Positive recognition boosts self-esteem and motivation during projects.
Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt (Positive): Providing tools for self-sufficiency enhances confidence.
Identity vs. Role Confusion (Positive): Open discussions in class encourage identity formation.
Identity vs. Role Confusion (Negative): Strict teaching methods may suppress student expression.

Core Developmental Concepts

Trust vs. Mistrust: Establishes foundation for meeting basic needs.
Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt: Builds self-control and confidence through support without blame.
Initiative vs. Guilt: Exploration is supported by encouragement instead of punishment.
Industry vs. Inferiority: Highlights the drive for competence through productive work.
Identity vs. Role Confusion: Influenced by personal success and acceptance among peers.
Intimacy vs. Isolation: Relates to forming intimate relationships through self-disclosure.
Generativity vs. Stagnation: Focuses on the responsibility for future generations beyond oneself.
Ego Integrity vs. Despair: Offers reflection on life satisfaction as one ages.

Moral Development Stages

Preconventional: Decision-making based on personal needs and avoidance of punishment.
Conventional: Adherence to rules and societal approval; laws viewed as absolute.
Postconventional: Morality may adapt based on special circumstances even if it means breaking the law.
Obedience Orientation: Compliance to avoid consequences.
Rewards/Exchange Orientation: Morality based on reciprocal benefits.
Being Nice/Relationships Orientation: Aligns moral goodness with pleasing others.
Law & Order Orientation: Emphasizes social order and authority compliance.
Social Contract Orientation: Seeking the greatest good for the majority.
Universal Ethical Principles: Upholding human dignity overrides established rules.

Cognitive Assessments

Mental Age/Chronological Age +100: Used as a formula to calculate IQ scores.
Syntax: Refers to the arrangement of words and phrases to create meaningful sentences.

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Explore the essential roles in group dynamics and understand the psychosocial development stages. This quiz assesses your knowledge of how different group roles contribute to effective teamwork and how psychosocial challenges can impact individual growth. Test your understanding of these key concepts and their relevance in educational settings.