Group Dynamics Study Notes

Because each member brings diverse ideas and perspectives to the table.

Three or more people working together for a shared goal.

<p>A dyad consists of two people, while a small group has at least three members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The factors that influence relationships among members and ultimately impact group outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The exchange of information, news, or ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Primary Groups (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Secondary Groups (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coworkers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Learning Groups (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Groups formed due to an organization, such as sports teams or school groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A group selected for a specific function or purpose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A group of 10 to 15 people who take on responsibilities previously held by their supervisors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The belief that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A set of principles that underlie our ideas and actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A group member who balances observing and participating in the group's activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The scientific study of systems, including their parts, functioning, and interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The experiences and knowledge each member brings to the group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The way the group functions, processes ideas, and implements decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The actual result or product produced by the group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All the surrounding factors that influence the group's growth and development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Closed System (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Open System (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A group whose members are geographically dispersed and communicate electronically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A group member who monitors the environment to bring relevant information into the group and share information with the outside world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The reliance of group members on each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Information that allows the group to monitor its progress and performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>The idea that the group is not just the sum of its parts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Formal Language (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A stimulus transmitted from one person to another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Content Dimension (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Relational Dimension (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A complex process involving perception, interpretation, and responding to what is heard.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People-Oriented Listeners (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Action-Oriented Listeners (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Content-Oriented Listeners (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Time-Oriented Listeners (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Active Listening (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pretending to listen while only catching a small amount of information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Formulating rebuttals to the speaker's message without fully listening to what they are saying.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assuming you know what the speaker means without asking for clarification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Insisting on your own interpretation of the speaker's message even if they have explained it differently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Getting distracted during a conversation by things that are not relevant to the topic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Avoiding the main topic of conversation by introducing unrelated subjects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Perceiving a threat in a communication and responding defensively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Empathetic listening where the listener echoes, restates, and clarifies the speaker's message.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The information communicated by a speaker to someone else.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A misunderstanding that occurs because the sender and receiver have different interpretations of the same words or symbols.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Words that evoke strong emotional responses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Communication that is conveyed through facial expressions, gestures, mannerisms, and movements, rather than words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Language (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The way a person looks, including their clothing, hairstyle, and overall presentation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The way people use space and arrange themselves in a group setting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Facial gestures that convey emotions and attitudes, and direct visual contact with the eyes of another person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>How people move their bodies, including gestures, posture, and physical movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The way people speak, including volume, tone, pitch, and rate of speech.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The timing of nonverbal cues, such as the rate of speech, pauses, and silences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The study of how people use personal space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The way people interact within a group, including their relationships, communication patterns, and power dynamics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The awareness of the people and the context surrounding a communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The process of how groups develop and evolve over time, influenced by their communication patterns, norms, and structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tension that arises early in a group's formation as members try to understand their roles and relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disagreements and conflicts that arise within a group as members work towards their goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Acceptance Phase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Roles that are necessary for completing a task or reaching a group objective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Roles that contribute to the positive and supportive climate of a group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Roles that prioritize individual needs over the group's needs, potentially hindering group progress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unwritten, unspoken expectations for behavior within a group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A person who violates significant societal or group norms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The emotional atmosphere or tone created within a group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unstated individual goals that may conflict with the group's shared objectives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The extent to which group members are attracted to the group and motivated to stay.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A phenomenon where group members suppress their own opinions to conform to the perceived majority opinion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the Above (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ability to generate original and unique ideas and solutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evaluate Ideas During Brainstorming (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A type of brainstorming that uses analogies and metaphors to generate innovative ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A visual organizational strategy using words and symbols to represent concepts and their relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Information, facts, or data that supports a claim or argument.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Claims supported by evidence and reasoning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The willingness to consider and evaluate different perspectives and ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Questions designed to delve deeper into information to gain more detailed and specific insights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The quality of having more than one possible interpretation or meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Drawing a broad conclusion from limited evidence or a single event.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A personal belief or judgment that may not be based on objective or verifiable evidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Incorrect or misleading arguments that are often used to persuade or manipulate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Presenting only two options as if they are the only possibilities, while ignoring other alternatives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Groups often solve problems better than individuals because they bring diverse perspectives, ideas, and experiences, leading to a wider range of potential solutions.

A group problem affects the entire group or organization, requiring collective effort to solve. An individual problem only affects one person, and the solution is typically known only by that individual.

A group of at least three people, small enough to perceive each member as an individual.

A dyad involves two people communicating, while a small group consists of at least three people working together.

The factors that influence the relationships between group members and ultimately affect the group's overall outcome.

A strong aversion to working in groups, possibly due to past negative experiences or personal preferences.

Groups focused on personal support and fulfilling individual needs, often for emotional well-being.

Groups formed for problem-solving, task completion, or achieving specific goals.

Groups where members share personal experiences and receive support from others.

Groups focused on acquiring and applying knowledge and skills.

Groups formed within an organization for specific functions or purposes.

A group selected for a specific task or function, often with a temporary timeline.

Groups of 10-15 individuals who take on responsibilities typically held by supervisors.

A set of principles and values that guide our actions and shape our beliefs.

A group member who actively participates while also observing and analyzing the group's dynamics.

A scientific framework studying systems, their components, and their interactions.

The knowledge, experiences, and skills that individual members bring to the group.

The way a group functions, processes information, and takes action.

The final product or result of the group's work.

A group that limits external information and operates independently.

A group that interacts with and receives input from its environment.

A work group whose members are geographically dispersed and communicate electronically.

A group member who connects the group to its environment, sharing relevant information.

The mutual dependence between group members, where each member's actions affect the others.

Information provided to a group about its performance, helping it to improve.

The possibility of multiple approaches or solutions to achieve a desired outcome.

Recognizing that events or outcomes can have multiple contributing factors.

The idea that a group's performance exceeds the sum of its individual members' abilities.

Communication encompasses symbolic language, personal expression, and the transactional aspect of exchanging information.

A stimulus transmitted from one person to another, including visual, auditory, tactile, and olfactory cues.

A representation of something else, often an abstract concept.

The literal information conveyed in a message.

The signals about the relationship between the sender and receiver within a communication.

A complex process involving perceiving, interpreting, and responding to a speaker.

Primarily focused on building relationships and understanding the speaker's emotions.

Focused on getting the information needed to take action or complete a task.

Focused on evaluating the facts and evidence within a message.

Concerned with time constraints and focused on quickly understanding the main point.

Pretending to listen while actually paying minimal attention.

Formulating a rebuttal while the other person is still speaking, effectively blocking out the remaining message.

Interpreting what someone means without clarifying, potentially leading to misunderstandings.

Imposing your own interpretation onto the speaker's message, even if they've already explained their point.

Getting distracted by unrelated thoughts or details, preventing accurate understanding of the message.

Avoiding the topic or shifting the conversation to a different subject.

Empathetic listening involving paraphrasing, summarizing, and clarifying the speaker's message.

Misunderstandings arising from the subjective interpretation of words and symbols.

Words that evoke strong emotional responses.

Communication through facial expressions, gestures, body language, and vocal cues.

Nonverbal communication includes aspects like appearance, space and seating, facial expressions and eye contact, movements, voice, and timing.

Physical appearance and attire.

The use of space and seating arrangements to communicate.

Facial movements that convey emotions and attitudes.

Direct visual contact with another person's eyes.

Body movements, including gestures, posture, and gait.

The way we speak, including tone, volume, pitch, and pace.

The pace and rhythm of communication, including pauses and silences.

The study of how people use personal space and distance in communication.

The patterns of interaction and communication within a group.

The degree to which people are aware of and engaged with one another in a group.

Text-based symbols used to express emotions online, often used to compensate for lack of nonverbal cues.

The process by which groups develop norms, roles, and patterns of interaction over time.

Initial tension and discomfort in a group as members adjust to each other.

Disagreements or conflicts within a group as members work through different ideas and approaches.

Tension related to power dynamics and leadership within a group.

The process of how individuals become part of and eventually potentially leave a group.

Roles focused on completing tasks and achieving the group's goals.

Roles that support the group's relationships and overall climate.

Roles that prioritize individual needs over the group's needs, potentially hindering progress.

Formal, written guidelines or regulations that govern a group's behavior.

Informal, unwritten expectations for behavior within a group.

An individual who violates significant group or societal norms.

The emotional atmosphere or tone of a group, influenced by interactions and relationships.

The belief that others will act in a reliable and ethical manner.

Individual goals that are not openly shared or discussed, potentially conflicting with the group's overall goals.

The feeling of unity, belonging, and attraction among group members.

A phenomenon where group members prioritize conformity over critical thinking, leading to poor decision-making.

A personality assessment tool that categorizes individuals into 16 personality types based on four dimensions: Introversion vs. Extroversion (I/E), Sensing vs. Intuition (S/N), Thinking vs. Feeling (T/F), and Judging vs. Perceiving (J/P).

The ability to generate novel and unique ideas, solutions, or perspectives.

A collaborative technique for generating ideas, where participants freely share ideas without judgment.

A brainstorming approach that uses analogies and metaphors to stimulate creative thinking.

A visual representation of ideas and their relationships, using words, symbols, and branches.

The process of analyzing information, evaluating evidence, and drawing conclusions based on reason and logic.

Facts, data, or information that supports a claim or argument.

Statements supported by evidence and reasoning.

The willingness to consider and accept new ideas or perspectives.

Questions designed to delve deeper into a topic and elicit more detailed information.

Verifiable and demonstrable information.

Open to multiple interpretations or meanings.

Drawing broad conclusions based on limited evidence.

A personal belief or judgment.

Errors in reasoning or logic that undermine the validity of an argument.

Presenting only two extreme options as if there are no other possibilities.