Individuals and Groups Flashcards
1
Q
What are the types of groups?
A
family and friendship groups sporting and leisure groups study and work groups religious groups cultural groups
2
Q
What are the reasons for group formation?
A
- locality/ geography
- Gender
- Shared interest / common goal
- Security
- Sexuality
- Specific Need
- Social Interaction
- Religion
- Culture
3
Q
What are the 4 leadership types
A
- Autocratic
- Democratic
- Transformational
- Laissez Faire
4
Q
DEFINE:
Norms
A
standards or patterns of behaviour that are considered normal in a particular society
5
Q
DEFINE:
Conformity
A
behaviour in accordance with norms
6
Q
DEFINE:
Cohesiveness
and name the 3 characteristics
A
a bond that pulls people towards membership of a group. 3 characteristics: - interpersonal attraction - group pride - commitment to the work of the group
7
Q
roles of different group members
A
- task orientated (to ensure tasks are achieved)
- socio emotional (to maintain/ build relationships)
- destructive (to influence the groups progress)
8
Q
personal factors which impact the roles individuals adopt within the group
A
- self-esteem
- self-confidence
- sense of belonging
- education
- heredity
- previous experience
- culture
9
Q
what are the 3 stages of conflict resolution
A
- negotiation
- agreement
- resolution
10
Q
3 outcomes for conflict resolution
A
win-win, win-lose, lose-lose
11
Q
some causes of conflict?
A
- incompatible goals
- individual differences / personalities
- limited resources
- ineffective communication
- varying values
- multiple role expectations
12
Q
research methods
A
- case study
- interviews
- observations
