Chapter 10- Small Groups

Question 1

Group

Answer 1

at least 3 people with a common goal who influence each other
succeed or fail as a group
small as long as each individual recognizes and interacts with another

Question 2

Rules

Answer 2

stated guidelines concerning group action and individual behavior

Question 3

Norms

Answer 3

recognizes obligations(have to do), preference(should do) and prohibited(may not do)

Question 4

Explicit Norms

Answer 4

openly define acceptable and unacceptable behavior

Question 5

Implicit Norms

Answer 5

pattern of behavior that is observed, identifies acceptable and unacceptable

Question 6

Role

Answer 6

patterns of expected behavior you play associated with your part in the group

Question 7

Formal Roles

Answer 7

assigned position, like president

Question 8

Informal Roles

Answer 8

identify functions, not position, found in small groups

Question 9

Cohesion

Answer 9

goal of social dimension

depends on individual’s desires to remain in group and identify with group

Question 10

Leadership

Answer 10

process where a leader influences a follower with the goal of producing positive change that reflects mutual purposes of group members and accomplished through competent communication