Group Communication Flashcards
Q: What does the Theory of Social Integration suggest?
A: People have an innate need to be part of social groups, which supports mental health and well-being. Belonging is foundational for social identity and group behaviors.
Q: What is Ostracism?
A: The exclusion of individuals from groups, leading to feelings of isolation and decreased self-worth, impacting psychological health and social dynamics.
Q: What does Social Identity Theory explain?
A: People derive a sense of self from their group memberships, which influences attitudes and behaviors.
Q: What is the Sociometer Model?
A: This model suggests that self-esteem acts as a “gauge” of social acceptance, with high self-esteem signaling belonging and low self-esteem indicating a need to improve social bonds.
Q: What are the stages in Tuckman’s Theory of Group Development?
A: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning. Each stage involves different levels of cohesion, conflict, and productivity.
Q: What is Task Types/Situation Novelty in Social Facilitation?
A: Social facilitation refers to the tendency to perform better on simple tasks but potentially worse on complex tasks in the presence of others.
Q: What is Evaluation Apprehension in Social Facilitation?
A: The concern for how others evaluate one’s performance, which can intensify performance anxiety.
Q: What are Mental Models in teamwork?
A: Shared understandings among group members about how tasks should be done, aiding coordination.
Q: What are Collective and Transactive Memory Dynamics?
A: Systems where group members rely on each other to recall different information, improving teamwork efficiency.
Q: What is Shared Information Bias?
A: The tendency of group members to focus on commonly known information rather than unique knowledge, leading to less effective decision-making.
Q: What causes Shared Information Bias?
A: Desire for group harmony, perceived importance of common information, or lack of awareness about the value of unique insights.
Q: What is Group Polarization?
A: When group discussions lead members to adopt more extreme positions.
Q: What is Persuasive Arguments Theory?
A: Exposure to similar viewpoints strengthens one’s own stance, especially when convincing arguments support it.
Q: What is Social Loafing?
A: The tendency for individuals to exert less effort in a group, leading to decreased productivity.
Q: What is Social Compensation?
A: When certain group members work harder to compensate for others’ lack of effort, often seen in highly committed individuals.
