INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS

Question 1

What are 4 examples of groups

Answer 1

1. Family & friendship groups
2. Sporting & leisure groups
3. Study & work groups
4. Religious groups
5. Cultural groups

Question 2

What are 4 reasons for group formation?

Answer 2

1. Locality/ geography
2. Gender
3. Shared interest
4. Security
5. Sexuality
6. Specific need
7. Social interaction
8. Culture

Question 3

What are the 3 different types of roles that individuals adopt within groups?

Answer 3

Task orientated
Socio-emotional orientated
Destructive role

Question 4

What is the definition of ‘norms’?

Answer 4

what is seen to be the standard way to act/behaviour

Question 5

What is the definition of ‘conformity’?

Answer 5

modifying ones behaviour to fit in

Question 6

What is the definition of ‘cohesiveness’?

Answer 6

the unity of the group

Question 7

What are the 2 categories of factors which contribute to the roles individuals adopt within groups

Answer 7

1. personal factors

2. social factors

Question 8

What are some personal factors which influence the roles individuals adopt within groups

Answer 8

• Self-esteem
• Self- confidence
• Sense of belonging
• Education
• Previous experience
• Culture

Question 9

What are some social factors which influence the roles individuals adopt within groups

Answer 9

• Relationship with group members
• Attitudes of other group members
• Gender expectation
• Media stereotypes

Question 10

What is a power base?

Answer 10

The origin of ones power

Question 11

What are the 5 power bases?

Answer 11

Legitimate
Reward
Coercive
Referent
Expert

Question 12

Describe a ‘legitimate’ power base. Give an example of an individual with this power base

Answer 12

Power that is agreed or voted on by others. eg. Prefects

Question 13

Describe a ‘reward’ power base. Give an example of an individual with this power base

Answer 13

Person has the ability to give merit/ awards. eg. Teachers

Question 14

Describe a ‘coercive’ power base. Give an example of an individual with this power base

Answer 14

Person has the ability to give & take away privileges. eg. A boss

Question 15

Describe a ‘referent’ power base. Give an example of an individual with this power base

Answer 15

When an individual has ‘followers’/ admirers. eg. celebrities

Question 16

Describe an ‘expert’ power base. Give an example of an individual with this power base

Answer 16

A person who has knowledge/ expertise. eg. a head doctors

Question 17

What are the 4 leadership styles?

Answer 17

Autocratic
Democratic
Laissez Faire
Transformational

Question 18

Describe an autocratic leadership style

Answer 18

directive & harsh

Question 19

Describe a democratic leadership style

Answer 19

asks for others opinions

Question 20

Describe a laissez faire leadership style

Answer 20

‘what ever happens, happens’

Question 21

Describe a transformational leadership style

Answer 21

inspirational & encouraging

Question 22

What are some factors influencing an individuals leadership style?

Answer 22

• Type of task
• Knowledge & skills of group members
• Attitudes of group members
• Relationship between group members

Question 23

What are some things that can cause conflict within a group

Answer 23

• Incompatible goals
• Individual differences/ personality clashes
• Limited resources
• Ineffective communication
• Varying values
• Multiple role expectations

Question 24

What are the 3 steps of conflict resolution?

Answer 24

Negotiation → Agreement → Resolution

Question 25

What does a mediator do during conflict resolution?

Answer 25

They assist to resolve issues by being a ‘go between’ person

Question 26

What does an advocator do during conflict resolution?

Answer 26

They advocate for the rights of an individual/group

Question 27

What are the 3 potential outcomes of conflict resolution?

Answer 27

1. Win-win
2. Win-loose
3. Loose-loose