ch 2

Question 1

social exchange theory

Answer 1

rewards-costs=profits/losses

Question 2

symbolic convergence theory

Answer 2

explains how certain types of comm shape a group’s indentity and culture, which in turn influence other dynamics such as norms, roles and decision making; descriptive

Question 3

structuration theory

Answer 3

provides a general framework that explains how people structure their groups by making active use of rules and resources; descriptive

Question 4

functional theory

Answer 4

concerned with the outcomes of behavior

decision-making not entirely rational

critical thinking

Question 5

systems theory

Answer 5

interdependent parts;

seemingly small part of a huge system can generate enormous ripple effect

to function, systems require: input, throughput, output

Question 6

synergy

Answer 6

whole is greater than the sum of its parts

Question 7

interpersonal attraction

Answer 7

similarity, complementarity, proximity, physical attractiveness

Question 8

group attraction

Answer 8

group activities, group goals, membership

Question 9

tuckman’s small group development theory

Answer 9

forming: shyness, uncertainty, learning bout the task, “what should we do?”
storming: status, competition, conflict, “it can be done!”
norming: forming group’s identity, ruels, “we can do it!”