HCA 301: Group Norms and Deviance

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What occurs during the norming phase of group development?

  • The group dissolves after achieving its objectives
  • A major change requires the group to refocus its activities
  • Group defines goals and rules of behavior (correct)
  • Members compete for power and status

What helps to facilitate group survival?

  • The group dissolving after achieving its objectives
  • Members competing for power and status
  • Informal leadership emerging
  • Norms that serve to facilitate group survival (correct)

What is a characteristic of groups during the norming phase?

  • Groups develop norms that members believe must be adhered to (correct)
  • Norms are not enforced
  • Members agree on purposes and activities
  • Informal leadership emerges

What occurs when a major change requires the group to refocus its activities?

<p>Re-forming occurs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of groups during the performing phase?

<p>Cooperation improves, and emotional issues subside (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final phase of group development?

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

What is the first approach used by group members to address deviance?

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

What is the purpose of task roles in a group?

<p>To focus the group on its goals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the deviant member does not comply with the group's norms?

<p>The group uses coercive measures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Belbin's research, what makes a team successful?

<p>Having a mix of Belbin Team Role behaviours (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens in the final stage of dealing with deviant members?

<p>The group ignores the deviant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of using persuasive techniques on deviant members?

<p>To remind the deviant of the group's value (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a group member who experiences status incongruence?

<p>They do not need the group's approval. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might a group member deviate from the group's norms?

<p>They perceive themselves as outside the group's norms. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of deviance in a group?

<p>A consultant refusing to use alcohol gel bottles. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be a result of status incongruence in a group?

<p>A disruptive impact on the group. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that can contribute to the emergence of leadership in a small group?

<p>The ability to accomplish the group's goals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a group leader who is appointed?

<p>They are appointed for formal groups. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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