Chapter 13 Vocab Flashcards
The ability of a group to stick together
Cohesion
A group in which all the members begin at one time. New members are not admitted after the first meeting
Closed group
When two people share responsibility for leading a group
Co-leadership
An aspect of group interaction based on interaction patterns related to who is most liked in the group, who occupies a position of power, what subgroups have formed, and who is isolated from the group
Communication pathways
The leader controls the interaction of the group by giving directions and information and allowing little discussion
Direct leadership
A group of only two people who are usually related, such as a married couple, siblings, or parent and child
Dyad
The designated leader and members of a group
Formal group roles
The collective conceptual underpinnings of a group that express the members underlying concerns or feelings, regardless of the groups purpose
Group themes
The tendency of many groups to avoid conflict and adopt a normative pattern of thinking that is often consistent with group leaders ideas
Groupthink
Leader who primarily reflects the group members discussion and offers little guidance or information to the group
Indirect leadership
Group roles that either enhance or detract from the groups functioning but have nothing to do with either the group task or maintenance
Individual roles
Positions within the group with implicit rights and duties that can either help or hinder the groups process. These positions are not formally sanctioned
Informal group roles
The informal role of group members that encourages the group to stay together
Maintenance roles
A group in which new members can join at any time, and old members may leave at different sessions
Open group
The group role of an individual that is concerned about the purpose of the group and keeps the focus on the task of the group
Task roles
