Chapter 9 Flashcards

1
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Define group dynamics

A

The study of the nature of groups and their development and the interrelationships of groups with individuals other groups and larger institutions

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2
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Define assembly effect

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Variations in group behaviour that are a result of the particular combinations of individuals in the group

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3
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What are processes associated with group effectiveness

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Communication

Decision making

Cohesion

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4
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How to enhance communication in sport teams

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Providing opportunities to socialize to increase comfort levels

Arranging the dressing room so players are close enough to talk

Encouraging players to modify any dissenting ideas and promoting cooperation

Reducing rivalry

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5
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Define majority rule

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A rule of decision making in groups based on the principles of equal participation and equal power for all members

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6
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Define groupthink

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A mode of thinking that people engage in when the members of a cohesive group so strongly desire a unanimous decision that this overrides their motivation to realistically evaluate other possible options

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7
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Define group cohesion

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The dynamic process which is reflected in the tendency for a group to stick together and remain united in the pursuit of its instrumental objectives and or for the satisfaction of member affective needs

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8
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What are the four key characteristics of cohesion

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Dynamic - can change over time

Multidimensional

Instrumental - all groups form for a reason

Affective

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9
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Define sociograms

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Diagrams of the relationships among group members

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10
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Define sociometry

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Research technique that graphs and mathematically summarized patterns of intermember relationships

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11
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What are two questionnaires to measure group cohesion

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Sport cohesiveness questionnaire

Group environment questionnaire **

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12
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What is the conceptual model of group cohesion

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Portrays cohesion as a multidimensional construct that includes individual and group aspects

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13
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What is task cohesion

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The players willlingness to work collectively to achieve the teams objectives

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14
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What is social cohesion

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Refers to the orientation toward developing and maintaining social relationships within the group

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15
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What are correlates of group cohesion

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Environmental

Leadership

Personal

Team

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16
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What are environmental correlates of group cohesion

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Group size

Specific activity setting

17
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What are the leadership correlates of group cohesion

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Leaders behaviour

Leaders decision style

Team building activities

18
Q

What is the four stage team building model

A

Introduction

Conceptual - provide a frame of reference

Practical - leaders develop practical strategies

Interventions - follow out the plans

19
Q

What are personal correlates of group cohesion

A

Individual adherence

Intention to return

Individual effort

Social loafing

Individual sacrifice

Self handicapping

20
Q

What are the team correlates of group cohesion

A

Team success

Collective efficacy

Psychological momentum

Athletes starting status

21
Q

Define self loafing

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The reduction in individual effort when individuals work collectively compared to when they work alone

22
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Define collective efficacy

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A groups shared perception of the groups capabilities to succeed at a given task

23
Q

Define psychological momentum

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A perception on the part of team members that the team is progressing toward its goal

24
Q

Define mediators

A

Mechanisms that account for the effect of one variable on another variable

25
Q

Exercise leaders need to engage in ____ to increase the groups task cohesion which in turn will improve the attendance and perceived exertion of older exercisers

A

Availability

Motivation

Enthusiasm