Groups Flashcards
Group
Two or more people who influence or have the potential to influence each other and who are working towards a common goal or have a common interest or purpose.
Collective (or Aggregate)
Two or more people who exert minimal influence on each other and do not interact with each other.
Status
The level or importance of a group members position in that group (real or imagined).
Power
Individuals ability to control or strongly influence the thoughts, feelings and behaviours of another person or group.
Types of Power
- Coercive
- Expert
- Informational
- Legitimate
- Referent
- Reward
Coercive
Ability to mediate and administer punishments.
Expert
Specialist knowledge or expertise.
Informational
Has useful info that cannot be gained elsewhere.
Informational
Has useful info that cannot be gained elsewhere.
Legitimate
Has a right to prescribe behaviour for another.
Referent
Try to identify with, or idolise a person perceived to have power.
Reward
Ability to give positive or remove negative consequences in response to certain behaviours.
