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Self-concept Definition

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Relatively stable perception people have of themselves

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Presenting-self Definition

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Image a person presents to others, may be identical or different from ideal and perceived selves

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Stereotypes Definition

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Generalization of people, places, events held by many people in a society

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Self-serving Bias Definition

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Tendency to interpret and explain info in a way that casts us in the most favorable manner

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Primacy Effect Definition

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Ability of one’s first impressions to color later impressions

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4 Windows of Johari Window

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Open: info we know and others know
Blind: info we don’t know about ourselves but others do know
Hidden: info we know but others do not
Unknown: no one knows

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How does self-esteem impact the way we communicate

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Those with high self esteem communicate better and have close, supportive interactions. They also are more likely to take a chance on starting a new relationship and showing affection to others

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Task Oriented Listening Definition

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Complete job/make decision

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Relational Listening Definition

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Build closeness

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Analytical Listening Definition

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Understand message prior to evaluation

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Critical Listening Definition

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Determine accuracy

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Appreciative Listening Definition

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Pleasure/relaxation

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Supportive Listening Definition

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The reception approach to use when others seek help for personal dilemmas

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14
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What are the 4 steps in analytical listening

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  1. Listen carefully
  2. Explain the concept like you are talking to a child
  3. Consider which aspects are clear or not clear
  4. Review the original info to better understand details
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What are the 4 types of delivery

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  1. Extemporaneous
  2. Impromptu
  3. Manuscript
  4. Memorized
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What are the 3 functions of a conclusion

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  1. Restate the thesis
  2. Review your main points
  3. Provide a memorable final remark
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Statistics Definition

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Numbers arranged or organized to show how a fact/principle is true for a large percentage of cases

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Testimony Definition

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Supporting material that proves or illustrates a point by citing an authoritative source

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Analogies Definition

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Extended comparison that can be used as supporting material in a speech

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What are the 4 rules for using statistics

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  1. Make sure they make sense
  2. Make sure they are credible
  3. Cite them
  4. Effectiveness rather than ethics
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What are the most common patterns of organization used for persuasive speaking

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  • time
  • space
  • topic
  • problem-solution
  • cause-effect
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Convergence Definition

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Accommodating one’s speaking style to another person

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Euphemism Definition

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Word to substitute a harsher word

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Denotative Definition

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Dictionary definition

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Connotative Definition

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Subjective meaning, one’s personal meaning of a word

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Emblems Definition

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Deliberate gestures with precise meanings, known to virtually all members of a cultural group

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Illustrators Definition

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Nonverbal behaviors that accompany and support verbal messages

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What are the 4 types of distance

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  1. Intimate (0-18in.)
  2. Personal (18in.-4ft.)
  3. Social (4-12ft.)
  4. Public (12ft. to limit of sight)
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Nonverbal Definition

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Messages expressed through nonlinguistic means

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Nonverbal differences between men and women

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Women are…
- more nonverbally expressive
- better at recognizing nonverbal behavior
- smile more
- use more hand gestures
- touch others more
- stand closer to others
- make more eye contact

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Culture Definition

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Language, values, beliefs, tradition, and customs that people share and learn

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Uncertainty Avoidance Definition

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Your ability to accept or resist uncertainty, like/dislike rules

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Collectivism Definition

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Focus on welfare of group, ‘we’ mentality, high context

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Individualism Definition

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Focus on individual, ‘I’ mentality, low context

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High Power Distance Definition

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Accepts power difference, parents and elderly are respected, education is teacher centered, subordinates are not consulted

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Low Power Distance Definition

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Believe all are equal, parents treat kids as equals, education is student centered, subordinates are consulted

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Interpersonal Communication Definition

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2-way interactions between people who are a part of a close and irreplaceable relationship in which they treat each other as unique individuals

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Autistic Society Definition

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Society at home with computers, but disadvantaged when it comes to establishing human intimacy

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High-tech-high-touch Society Definition

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Technologically advanced society that values interpersonal relationships

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40
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How do early definitions of interpersonal communication differ from current definitions?

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Early definitions required communication to take place in person

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41
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What are some advantages of mediated interpersonal communication?

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  • Help people stay connected
  • Feels nonthreatening
  • Can be validating
  • Asynchronous
  • Allows us to think before we react
42
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What are some disadvantages of mediated interpersonal communication?

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  • Phubbing
  • Quantity over quality
43
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What are three basic needs for fulfillment in interpersonal relationships?

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  • Inclusion
  • Control
  • Affection
44
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Which need makes us want to start a relationship?

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Inclusion

45
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What are the 8 characteristics we used to evaluate relationship potential?

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  • physical attractiveness
  • similarity
  • balance
  • reciprocal liking
  • trait attraction
  • self disclosure
  • proximity
  • rewards
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What are the 8 different types of friendships?

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  • youthful vs mature
  • short-term vs long-term
  • low vs high disclosure
  • doing vs being
  • low vs high obligation
  • frequent vs occasional contact
  • same sex vs cross sex
  • in-person vs mediated
47
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Who is more critical of friendship rule violations?

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Women

48
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Who is more attracted to their cross sex friends?

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Men

49
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Family Definition

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Collection of people who share affection and resources and who think of themselves and present themselves as a family

50
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What are the 5 love languages?

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  1. Affirming words: compliments, statements of love
  2. Quality time: doing things together
  3. Acts of Service: perform favors, do chores
  4. Gifts: flowers, candy, cards
  5. Physical Touch: hugs, holding hands, kissing
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Content Messages Definition

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Focus on the subject being discussed

52
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Relational Messages Definition

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Express the social relationship between two or more people

53
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What are the stages in leading to intimacy?

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  1. Initiating: first contact
  2. Experimenting: small talk
  3. Intensifying: “good friends”
  4. Integrating: coupling
  5. Bonding: formal commitment
54
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What are the stages in leading to termination?

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  1. Differentiating: regain unique identities
  2. Circumscribing: quality and quantity of communication decreases
  3. Stagnating: communication at a standstill
  4. Avoiding: intentionally staying away from one another
  5. Terminating: the end
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Social Penetration Theory Definition

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Describes how intimacy can be achieved via the breadth and the depth of self disclosure, relationships begin with relatively narrow breadth and shallow depth and develop over time

56
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Depth Definition

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How deeply you discuss something, personal about the topic

57
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Breadth Definition

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Number of topics you discuss with someone

58
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Self-Disclosure Definition

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Revealing to another person something about yourself he/she would not normally know

59
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Social Exchange Theory Definition

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We stay in relationships as long as the rewards outweigh the costs

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Comparison Level Definition

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Expectation of the kinds of rewards and profits we believe ought to derive from a relationship

61
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Comparison Level for Alternatives Definition

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Comparing of rewards derived from a current relationship with ones we expect to get from an alternative relationship

62
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Relational Dialectic Theory Definition

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Relationships oscillate between contradictory goals or desires

63
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What are the 3 dialectics?

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  • connection vs autonomy
  • openness vs privacy
  • predictability vs novelty
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Denial Definition

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Deny the dialectics exist

65
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Alternation Definition

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The repeated occurrence of two things in turn

66
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Conflict Definition

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An expressed struggle between at least 2 interdependent parties who perceive incompatible goals, scarce rewards, and interference from other parties in achieving their goals

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Confirming Messages Definition

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Actions and words that express respect and show we value the other person

68
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Disconfirming Messages Definition

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Actions and words that express a lack of caring or respect

69
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What are the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse?

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  • criticism
  • contempt
  • defensiveness
  • stonewalling
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Emotional State Definition

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Single temporary emotional condition

71
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Emotional Trait Definition

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Persistent and stable emotion felt consistently overtime

72
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Non-Assertion Definition

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Inability or unwillingness to express one’s thoughts

73
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Passive Aggressive Definition

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Indirect aggression

74
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Direct Aggression Definition

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Expressing one’s own thoughts and feelings at another’s expense

75
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Assertion Definition

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Directly expresses senders needs without attacking the receiver

76
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What are the 3 methods for conflict resolution?

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  • Win-Win (collaboration)
  • Win-lose
  • Lose-lose (compromise)
77
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Small Group Definition

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Small collection of people whose members interact with one another overtime in order to reach goals, usually face-to-face

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Interaction Definition

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Individuals who interact verbally and nonverbally, occupies certain roles with respect to one another, and cooperate to accomplish a goal

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Interdependence Definition

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One person’s behavior affects everyone else

80
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Time Definition

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Groups usually work together long enough to develop an identity and history

81
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Size of Small Groups

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3-20(ish)

82
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How is a team different from a group?

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A team is when members work closely together, while a group’s members can be independent from one another

83
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Brainstorming Definition

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Generates ideas, encourages creativity

84
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Social Loafing Definition

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Phenomenon of a person exerting less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group rather than working alone

85
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Group Rules Definition

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Official guidelines for behavior

86
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Group Norms Definition

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Informal rules of interaction

87
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Group Forming Process

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  1. Forming: group comes together
  2. Storming: group experiences conflict
  3. Norming: group adapts
  4. Performing: group functions cohesively
88
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Group Ecology Definition

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Groups use of space created by seating and furniture arrangement

89
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What are the 3 communication networks?

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  • Chain
  • Wheel
  • All-Channel
90
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Trait Approach Definition

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Certain traits make a great leader, great leaders are born

91
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Functional Approach Definition

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Views leadership as a set of behaviors that may be enacted by any group member

92
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Situational Approach Definition

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Leaders should adapt to situations, context matters, style matters

93
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Type X Definition

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Does not trust group members to work and is unconcerned with the personal achievement of group members

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Type Y Definition

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Displays trust in group members and is concerned with their sense of personal achievement

95
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Laissez-Faire Definition

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Passive, hands-off attitude

96
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Democratic Definition

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Decisions made in consultation with the group

97
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Transformational Leader Definition

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Lead inspires followers to act beyond self interest

98
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According to the Minnesota studies, how do people become leaders?

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Rejected Leaders: too quiet or overly talkative, leadership style that may be inappropriate for situation
Accepted Leaders: likely to participate often, show competence, be assertive, support others, provide solutions

99
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What are the 5 decision-making models?

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  • Consensus
  • Majority rule
  • Minority control
  • Expert opinion
  • Authority rule
100
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Group Think Definition

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An illusion of agreement, type of thinking that occurs when a group strives to minimize conflict, maximize cohesiveness, and reach consensus without testing, analyzing, and evaluating ideas

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