Group Dynamics Flashcards
1
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Features of a Group
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- Interaction between members
- Collective Identity
- Shared purpose/goal
- Communication
2
Q
Collective Identity
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A team can be recognised easily as they wear the same uniform. This develops affiliation which creates motivation and belonging
3
Q
Interaction
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The way players work together to complete a task (e.g loud or quiet?/ playful or serious?)
4
Q
Communication
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Non verbal and verbal (coded plays)
5
Q
Shared Goal/Purpose
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Achieving a shared goal helps to bind people together so they commit to each other and work hard to achieve the goal, this raises motivation
6
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Task Cohesion is…
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- Working towards a common goal
- Result and Outcome based
- Needs good communication and coordination
- Can help social cohesion
- more important than social
- Team works together rather than on personal goals/disputes
- Success leads to more success
7
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Social Cohesion is…
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- Supporting each other socially
- Working together/interaction
- Focuses on helping each other
