Chapter 1: Introduction to Group Dynamics Flashcards
the actions, processes, and changes that occur within and between groups; the scientific study of those processes
Group dynamics
it refers to two or more individuals who are connected by and within social relationships
a. Group
b. dyad
c. triad
d. people
Group
a collection of individuals who have relations to one another
a. Group
b. dyad
c. triad
d. people
Group
two members
a. dyads
b, triads
c. partners
d. mobs
dyads
three members
a. trio
b. triads
c. trifecta
d. dyad
triads
very large collection of people
a. dyads
b. triads
c. mobs, crowds, congregation
mobs, crowds, congregation
it creates a sense of we and us, as well as a sense of they
social identity
the state of being a part of, or included within, a social group
a. membership
b. network
c. social identity
membership
a set of interconnected individuals or groups
a. membership
b. network
c. social identity
network
those qualities that are held in common by two or more people who recognize that they are members of the same group or social category
a. membership
b. network
c. social identity
social identity
refers to what people in a group do
interaction
it refers to actions performed that influence the emotional and interpersonal bonds within the group, including both positive actions and negative actions
relationship interaction
actions performed that pertain to the group’s projects, tasks, and goals
task interaction
it is the state of being dependent to some degree on other people, as when one’s outcomes, actions, thoughts, feelings, and experiences are determined in whole or in part by others
interdependence
it is the underlying pattern of roles, norms, and relations among members that organizes groups
group structure
the strength of the bonds linking individuals to and in the group
group cohesion
the extent to which individuals perceive how unified the group appears to be; the perceived unity rather than the group’s actual unity.
entitativity
groups create, organize, and sustain relationship and task interactions among members
interaction
groups have instrumental purposes, for they facilitate the achievement of aims or outcomes sought by the members
goals
group members depend on one another, in that each member influences and is influenced by each other member
interdependence
groups are organized, with each individual connected to others in a pattern of relationships, roles, and norms
structure
groups are cohesive social arrangements of individuals that perceivers, in some cases, consider to be unified wholes
unity
a small, long-term group, such as families and friendship cliques, characterized by face-to-face interaction, solidarity, and high levels of member-to-group interdependence and identification
primary groups
a relatively small number of individuals who interact with one another over an extended period of time, such as work, groups, clubs, and congregations
social groups
are relatively large aggregations or group of individuals who display similarities in actions and outlook
collectives
an aggregation of people or things that share some common attribute or are related in some way
category
small, long-term groups characterized by face-to-face interaction and high levels of cohesiveness, solidarity, and member identification
primary groups
small groups of moderate duration and permeability characterized by moderate levels of interaction among the members over an extended period of time, often in goal-focused situations
social groups
aggregations of individuals that formed spontaneously, last only a brief period of time, and have permeable boundaries
collectives
aggregations of individuals who are similar to one another in some way, such as gender, ethnicity, religion, or nationality
categories
