Individuals And Groups Flashcards
Groups in the community:
What are the reasons for group formation?
Locality/geography Gender Shared interest Security Sexuality Specific need Social interaction Culture Religion Other
Roles individuals adopt within groups:
What are the specific roles adopted by individuals in groups?
To ensure tasks are achieved
To maintain/build relationships
To influence the groups progress
To ensure tasks are achieved, the roles they take are:
The expert - make decisions based on information presented
The brainstormer - passes info onto the members
The organiser - suggests ideas and solutions
The recorder - records the activities and minutes of meetings
To maintain/build relationships, people must undertake roles. What are they?
The peacemaker - maintain calm writhing group
The encourager - offers support and can inspire members to express their ideas with confidence
The advocate - willing to intercede on before of others
To influence the group’s progress, what are the roles?
Victim - doubt themselves and don’t actively participate
Distracter - distracts to interrupt groups effort
Dominator - persuade members to conform
Pessimist - always expects the worst
Roles individuals adopt within groups:
What are norms?
Standards of behaviour expected of group members
Roles individuals adopt within groups:
What is conformity?
Following social standards and expectations
Roles individuals adopt within groups:
What is cohesiveness?
Relates to unity and consistency
Groups in communities:
What are the types of groups?
Family and friendship Sporting and leisure Study and work Religious Cultural Other specific groups within the community
Personal factors that contribute to the role the adopt within groups:
Self-esteem Self - confidence Sense of belonging Education Heredity Previous experience Culture
Personal factors that contribute to the role the adopt within groups:
SELF-ESTEEM
They may feel disconnected and have nothing to contribute but some might feel like they are connected
Personal factors that contribute to the role the adopt within groups:
SELF-CONFIDENCE
They will get themselves involved in the groups tasks and ideas
Personal factors that contribute to the role the adopt within groups:
SENSE OF BELONGING
Can increase their self-esteem and self-confidence which allows them to contribute to society
Personal factors that contribute to the role the adopt within groups:
EDUCATION
Can adapt various roles based on their skills, abilities and level of education
Personal factors that contribute to the role the adopt within groups:
HEREDITY
Been passed down genetically e.g. A persons height may impact the role they adapt within a sporting group
Personal factors that contribute to the role the adopt within groups:
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Often gives people knowledge and skills as well as confidence e.g. If you have performed a role before, you may have greater confidence for the next opportunity
Personal factors that contribute to the role the adopt within groups:
CULTURE
Could include the way they speak, dress, eat, pray and play e.g. Be extremely intimidating when moving to a new country where the language and customs are different
Social factors that contribute to the role the adopt within groups:
Relationship with group members
Attitudes of group members
Gender expectations
Media
What are the 2 factors that contribute to the role the adopt within groups:
Social and personal factors
Causes of conflict occur because of:
Liviumi
Incompatible goals Individual differences Limited resources Ineffective communication varying values Multiple role expectations
Legitimate power
Being in position e.g. Prime minister
Reward power
Giving rewards
Coercive power
Influence someone through a threat
Referent power
Persons natural being e.g. How they look
Expert power
Possessing knowledge to the group
