Group Dynamics

Question 1

What are the features of a group

Answer 1

Interaction between group members

A collective identity

A shared objective or common goal

Communication

Question 2

What is a collective identity

Answer 2

A team can be recognised easily as they are wearing the same uniform/ colour.

• This develops affiliation which creates motivation and a belonging

Question 3

What is interaction

Answer 3

The way players work together to complete a task

■ Are they loud or quiet

■ Playful or serious

Question 4

Communication

Answer 4

Non verbal or verbal

Coded plays

Question 5

What is the benefit of a shared goal or purpose

Answer 5

Achieving a shared goal/ target helps to bind people together so they commit to each other and work hard to achieve the goal, this raises motivation.

Question 6

What’s the difference between task and social cohesion

Answer 6

Task is result based - outcome based

Social is working together - interaction

Question 7

What is group formation - Truckmans model made up of

Answer 7

Forming, storming, norming, performing

Question 8

What is forming in truckmans model

Answer 8

Getting to know each other, strengths weakness

Develop social relationships

Reliant on the coach to bring the group together

Finding out the goal

Question 9

What is storming in group formation - Truckmans model

Answer 9

Infighting and conflict as people establish roles/ positions

Confrontation with leaders

Question 10

What is norming in group formation - Truckmans model

Answer 10

Cooperation. Conflicts are resolved

■ The team begins to unify and cooperate focussing on achieving goals.

■ Standards/ Norms are accepted and the cohesion of the team develops

■ Motivation and success rise

Question 11

What is performing in group formation - Truckmans model

Answer 11

common goals, success, team support each other and understand their roles

■ Motivation and enjoyment is high

■ Respect for other members and leaders is high