exam 1 group dynamics - Sheet1 Flashcards
What are the properties of groups
Similarity, Interaction, interdependence, structure
All members of groups must have something in common; this is what drawa people together to form a group
Similarity
we perceive members of groups as being more similar than they are - this is called ____
outgroup homogeneity effect
communication and coordinated action among group members
interaction
the coordinated actions of group members that pertain to projects, tasks,goals
task interaction
coordinated actions of group members that influence the nature + strength of bonds in group
relationship interaction
what is interdependence?
extent to which group members are mutually dependent upon eachother to reach a goal
the stable rules that define group roles, norms, and status
structure
a way of thinking, feeling, or behaving that is perceived by group members as normal
social norm
a group norm that specifies the behaviors expected to be performed by individual group members
social roles
amount of authority, prestige, or reputation that a group member has in the group
social status
the feeling or perception that a collection of individuals is a social group
entitativity
define primary groups
small, long-term groups. high interdependence. provides a model for or attitudes, beliefs, behaviors. i.e. family, close friends
define working groups
actively attempting to meet a specific goal. i.e. juries, sports teams
define social categories
large, relatively permanent. share a common characteristic like religion. forms a large part of ones identity.
