118 Questions
What are the negative consequences of poor group dynamics?
Damage morale, undermine productivity, lead to bad decisions
Describe the impact of weak leadership in a group.
Lack of direction, power struggles, focus on wrong priorities
What is excessive deference to authority in a group?
When members hold back from expressing their own opinions to agree with a leader
Explain the concept of groupthink.
When consensus is valued over reaching the right decision
What is evaluation apprehension in the context of group dynamics?
When team members feel excessively judged and withhold opinions
What is the role of a member who often disagrees with others or is inappropriately outspoken?
The Aggressor
Which group role is characterized by being boastful or dominating the session?
Recognition Seeker
Name the group role of a member who introduces humor at inappropriate times.
Joker
What type of group member is a Withdrawer?
Withdrawer
Which role involves setting standards, encouraging, and harmonizing within the group?
Group Maintenance Roles
What type of person attempts to exert authority by manipulating the group or dominating conversations?
Dominator
Which type of person has problems expressing themselves and takes a long time to tell their story?
Long Story Teller
Who insists on their position and rejects consensus?
Blockers
What type of person coat-tails a dominator in an effort to avoid the real subject of a meeting?
Follow-On Dominator
Which type of person tells sad stories with added drama, making people know it's beyond the real story?
Victim or the Poor Me
What is the Open Area in the Johari Window model?
What a person knows about themselves and is known by others in the group or team
Define Blind Spot in the Johari Window model.
What a person does not know about themselves but which others know
Explain the Facade in the context of the Johari Window model.
What a person knows about themselves but others do not know
What is the Unknown area in the Johari Window model?
What is unknown by the person about themselves and is unknown by others.
How does group cohesiveness relate to the behavior of group members?
Group cohesiveness is the tendency of group members to follow the group and resist outside influences, promoting togetherness.
What is the stage characterized by the dissolution of the group?
Adjourning
What are common reasons for groups to disband?
Accomplishment of the task or individuals deciding to go their own ways
How do members often feel when preparing to leave the group?
Closure and sadness
What stage is described as 'deforming and mourning'?
Adjourning
What is the main focus of the forming stage in group development?
Individual Issues - How do I fit in?
What question arises during the storming stage for group issues?
Why are we fighting over who’s in charge and who does what?
In the norming stage, what do individual issues revolve around?
What do the others expect me to do?
What is the main concern during the performing stage for group issues?
Can we do the job properly?
What character in a group often challenges group goals and struggles for power?
Dominator
During which stage of group development do individuals vie for the leadership position?
Stage 2 - Storming
In which stage do group members start to come together to formulate a single plan for the common goal?
Stage 3 - Norming
What term describes members who often voice concerns and criticism in a group?
Blockers
Which character type may feel disconnected or overwhelmed in a group setting?
Victim or the Poor Me
What are the five key elements (PIES) that differentiate cooperative learning from simply putting students into groups?
Positive Interdependence, Individual Accountability, Face-to-Face (Promotive) Interaction, Equal Participation, and Simultaneous Interaction
Explain the concept of Positive Interdependence in cooperative learning.
Positive Interdependence is achieved through mutual goals, division of labor, dividing materials, roles, and making part of each student's grade dependent on the group's performance. Group members must believe that each person's efforts benefit everyone in the group.
What is the essence of Individual Accountability in cooperative learning?
The essence of Individual Accountability is that 'students learn together, but perform alone.' Each student is responsible for their own learning and cannot rely on others to do the work for them.
Why is Face-to-Face (Promotive) Interaction important in cooperative learning?
Face-to-Face (Promotive) Interaction is crucial because important cognitive activities and interpersonal dynamics only occur when students promote each other's learning. It enhances communication and collaboration among group members.
How can cooperative learning help individuals overcome conflicts and pre-conceived views?
Cooperative learning enables individuals to better understand each other, appreciate each other's skills and experiences, listen to one another, support each other, and be willing to change pre-conceived views. This leads to improved group dynamics and collaboration.
What character in a group attempts to exert authority by manipulating the group or dominating conversations?
Dominator
Which type of person has problems expressing themselves and takes a long time to tell their story?
Long Story Teller
Who insists on their position and rejects consensus within a group?
Blockers
Which group role is characterized by coat-tailing a dominator to avoid the real subject of a meeting?
Follow-on Dominator
What type of person tells sad stories with added drama, beyond the real story?
Victim or the Poor Me
What type of person dominates the conversation in a group, talking about almost anything?
THE DOMINATOR
What type of person tells lengthy stories with added drama, often making it difficult to get to the main point?
LONG STORY TELLER
What term describes group members who disrupt the flow of information within the group?
BLOCKERS
Which type of person follows on from a Dominator, supporting their views to avoid addressing the real issues?
FOLLOW-ON DOMINATOR
What type of person plays the role of a victim, often portraying themselves as the one who is mistreated or unfairly treated in the group?
VICTIM or THE POOR ME
Identify the type of person who tells long stories with added drama, making people believe it's beyond the real story.
Long story teller
What character in a group often challenges group goals and struggles for power?
Dominator
Which type of person follows on the dominator's lead to avoid the real subject of a meeting?
Follow-on dominator
Identify the character type that plays the victim or the 'poor me' role in a group setting.
Victim or the poor me
What term describes a group member who often challenges group goals and struggles for power?
Dominator
What type of person insists on their position and rejects consensus?
Dominator
Which type of person tells long stories with added drama, making people feel it's beyond the real story?
Long story teller
What character in a group often challenges group goals and struggles for power?
Blocker
What type of person coat-tails a dominator in an effort to avoid the real subject of a meeting?
Follow-on dominator
Which type of person tells sad stories with added drama, making people feel sorry for them?
Victim or the poor me
Identify and describe the characteristics of a dominator in a group setting.
A dominator in a group setting is someone who attempts to exert authority by manipulating the group or dominating conversations.
What type of person in a group setting tells long stories with added drama, often making it difficult for others to follow?
Long story teller
Explain the role of blockers in group dynamics.
Blockers are individuals in a group who often challenge group goals and struggle for power, hindering progress.
Describe the behavior of a follow-on dominator in a group setting.
A follow-on dominator is someone who coat-tails a dominator, supporting their authority to avoid addressing the real issues in the group.
Identify and explain the characteristics of a victim or the poor me in a group setting.
A victim or 'the poor me' in a group setting is someone who insists on their position, rejects consensus, and often plays the role of a victim.
What character in a group often challenges group goals and struggles for power?
Blockers
Which group role is characterized by coat-tailing a dominator to avoid the real subject of a meeting?
Follow-on Dominator
What type of person tells sad stories with added drama, beyond the real story?
Victim or the 'Poor Me'
What type of person has problems expressing themselves and takes a long time to tell their story?
Long Story Teller
What type of person attempts to exert authority by manipulating the group or dominating conversations?
Dominator
What type of person dominates the conversation in a group, talking about almost anything?
Dominator
What type of person tells lengthy stories with added drama, often making it difficult to get to the main point?
Long story teller
What type of person plays the role of a victim, often portraying themselves as the one who is mistreated or unfairly treated in the group?
Victim or the poor me
Which type of person follows on from a Dominator, supporting their views to avoid addressing the real issues?
Follow-on dominator
What term describes group members who disrupt the flow of information within the group?
Blockers
What role involves setting standards, encouraging, and harmonizing within the group?
Dominator
What is the impact of weak leadership in a group?
Disorganization and lack of direction
Define Blind Spot in the Johari Window model.
The area containing aspects known to others but unknown to oneself
What is the essence of Individual Accountability in cooperative learning?
Each member is responsible for their own learning and contribution
Explain the concept of groupthink.
The tendency of a group to prioritize consensus over critical thinking
What is the role of a dominator in a group setting?
The dominator dominates the conversation in a group, talking about almost anything.
Identify the type of person who tells long stories with added drama, making people believe it's beyond the real story.
The long story teller
What term describes group members who disrupt the flow of information within the group?
Blockers
Which type of person follows on from a Dominator, supporting their views to avoid addressing the real issues?
The follow-on dominator
Identify the type of person who plays the role of a victim, often portraying themselves as the one who is mistreated or unfairly treated in the group.
The victim or the poor me
What character in a group often attempts to exert authority by manipulating the group or dominating conversations?
Dominator
Which type of person tells long stories with added drama, often making it difficult for others to follow?
Long story teller
Describe the characteristics of a dominator in a group setting.
A dominator is an individual who attempts to exert authority by manipulating the group or dominating conversations.
Identify the type of person who tells lengthy stories with added drama, making it difficult to get to the main point.
The long story teller
Identify the group role characterized by individuals who disrupt the flow of information within the group.
Blockers
Describe the behavior of a follow-on dominator in a group setting.
Follow-on dominators coat-tail a dominator to avoid the real subject of a meeting.
Explain the role of blockers in group dynamics.
Blockers are individuals who disrupt the flow of information within the group.
Define the character type known as the follow-on dominator in a group setting.
A follow-on dominator is a type of person who supports the views of the dominator to avoid addressing the real issues.
Identify and describe the characteristics of a victim or the poor me in a group setting.
Victims or the 'poor me' individuals often portray themselves as mistreated or unfairly treated within the group.
Identify and describe the characteristics of a person who plays the role of the victim or the poor me in a group setting.
The victim or the poor me is an individual who often portrays themselves as mistreated or unfairly treated within the group.
Describe the behavior of a dominator in a group setting.
A dominator is someone who tries to control the conversation and decision-making process, often overpowering others and shutting down different viewpoints.
What character in a group often portrays themselves as the one mistreated or unfairly treated, playing the role of a victim or the 'poor me'?
The victim or the 'poor me' character often seeks sympathy by highlighting their perceived mistreatment or unfairness in the group.
Explain the role of blockers in group dynamics.
Blockers are individuals who resist progress and change within the group, often by opposing new ideas or initiatives.
How can you identify a follow-on dominator in a group setting?
A follow-on dominator is someone who supports the views of the main dominator in the group, avoiding addressing the real issues at hand.
What type of person in a group setting tells lengthy stories with added drama, often making it difficult for others to follow?
The long story teller is someone who elaborates on details, adding drama and making it challenging for others to grasp the main point quickly.
Describe the behavior of a dominator in a group setting.
A dominator in a group setting is someone who tends to be boastful, dominating conversations, and setting themselves as the center of attention.
What type of person in a group setting tells long stories with added drama, often making it difficult for others to follow?
A long story teller is someone who tells prolonged stories with exaggerated details, potentially disrupting group communication.
Identify the character type that plays the victim or the 'poor me' role in a group setting.
The victim or 'poor me' character type in a group setting is an individual who constantly portrays themselves as mistreated or unfairly treated.
Describe the behavior of a follow-on dominator in a group setting.
A follow-on dominator is a person who supports the dominator's actions and ideas, often reinforcing their dominance within the group.
What term describes group members who disrupt the flow of information within the group?
Blockers are group members who intentionally disrupt the flow of information and progress within the group.
Identify and describe the characteristics of a dominator in a group setting.
A dominator in a group setting is someone who tries to exert authority by manipulating the group or dominating conversations.
What type of person tells long stories with added drama, often making it difficult for others to follow?
The long story teller.
Describe the impact of blockers in a group.
Blockers in a group setting hinder progress by resisting change, being negative, or creating obstacles to achieving group goals.
Which type of person follows on from a Dominator, supporting their views to avoid addressing the real issues?
The follow-on dominator.
Identify and explain the characteristics of a victim or the poor me in a group setting.
A victim or the poor me in a group setting is someone who constantly portrays themselves as mistreated or unfairly treated within the group.
Describe the behavior of a dominator in a group setting.
A dominator in a group setting dominates conversations, manipulates the group, and tries to exert authority over others.
What type of person in a group setting tells long stories with added drama, often making it difficult for others to follow?
A long story teller
Explain the role of blockers in group dynamics.
Blockers are individuals who consistently reject ideas or suggestions, creating obstacles to progress within the group.
Describe the behavior of a follow-on dominator in a group setting.
A follow-on dominator supports the views of the dominator to avoid addressing real issues within the group.
Identify and describe the characteristics of a victim or the poor me in a group setting.
A victim or the 'poor me' individual portrays themselves as mistreated or unfairly treated in the group, seeking sympathy and attention.
What character in a group often challenges group goals and struggles for power?
A dominator
Identify the type of person who tells sad stories with added drama, making people feel sorry for them.
Victim or the 'poor me'
Which group role is characterized by coat-tailing a dominator to avoid the real subject of a meeting?
Follow-on dominator
What type of person plays the role of a victim, often portraying themselves as the one who is mistreated or unfairly treated in the group?
Victim or the 'poor me'
Identify the type of person who plays the role of a victim, often portraying themselves as the one who is mistreated or unfairly treated in the group.
Victim or the 'poor me'
Test your knowledge on identifying different communication patterns in group settings such as dominators, avoiders, long story tellers, and victims. Learn how to recognize these behaviors in meetings and conversations.
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