Group Processes And Social Support

Question 1

What is a group?

Answer 1

Face to face interaction;
Aware of the others;
Positive interdependence;
Mutual goals;

Question 2

Types of groups

Answer 2

Primary vs secondary;
Formal vs informal;
Vary according to structure and function;

Question 3

To function well groups need?

Answer 3

Establishment of norms;
Cohesiveness;
Effective leadership;
Roles for group members;

Question 4

Group norms

Answer 4

Define group membership and differentiate between groups;
Define what is acceptable/ inacceptable;
Enforce laws and taken for granted;
Deviation can lead to derogation;
Strong effect on people;

Question 5

Types of roles

Answer 5

Task roles;
Dysfunctional roles;
Social roles;

Question 6

Task roles

Answer 6

Getting work done - grenadine ideas, coordinating, evaluating;

Question 7

Social roles

Answer 7

Positive functioning - encouraging, harmonising, compromising, observing

Question 8

Dysfunctional roles

Answer 8

Disrupt process - dominating, disrupting, seeking recognition

Question 9

Group cohesiveness

Answer 9

Solidarity, team spirit, morale

Question 10

Cohesiveness is determined by factors influencing interpersonal attraction

Answer 10

Cooperativity;
Similarity;
Shared threat;
Interpersonal acceptance;

Question 11

Cohesiveness predicts

Answer 11

Conformity to norms;
Accentuated similarity;
Intragroup communication;
Enhanced liking;

Question 12

Health behaviours to change

Answer 12

Smoking;
Weight loss;
Alcohol use;

Question 13

Weight loss more effective in

Answer 13

Psychologist instead of dietician;

Groups than individuals;

Question 14

Types of social support

Answer 14

Perceived support;
Received support;
Structural support;

Question 15

Perceived support

Answer 15

Subjective, judgment that will have support in time of need;

Question 16

Received support

Answer 16

Supportive actions by others

Question 17

Structural support

Answer 17

How well integrated into social network

Question 18

Other types of social support

Answer 18

Emotional;
Tangible - financial, concrete methods;
Informational - advice, help problem seeking;
Companionship - presence, shared activities;

Question 19

Loneliness

Answer 19

Discrepancy between a person’s preferred and actual level of social interaction;

Question 20

Social isolation

Answer 20

Minimal social contact with other individuals;

Question 21

Solitude

Answer 21

Voluntary distancing

Question 22

Singing facilitates

Answer 22

Social cohesion

Question 23

Loneliness is a risk factor for

Answer 23

Poorer health;

Reduced physical activity;

Question 24

Loneliness predicted

Answer 24

Depression;
Nursing home admissions;
Dementia progression;
Cognitive performance;