Intra- Group Dynamics Flashcards
1
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What are the three main social categories?
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- Age
- Sex
- Race
2
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What is the Social Identity Theory?
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- The ‘groups’ that people belong to are very important to them
- It gives them a sense of belonging
- Helps us to feel like we fit in
- Categorised based on characteristics
3
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What is assimilation?
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- Minimising differences within a group to make them feel the same
4
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What is social comparison?
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- Identifying those who aren’t part of our group and exaggerate the differences
5
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What is intra-group dynamics?
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- Dynamics within a group
6
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What is inter- group dynamics?
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- Dynamics between different groups
7
Q
Explain group cohesion
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- Members of a group stick together
- The more you interact, the closer you become to
- You feel closer to the people you view as behind similar to you
8
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What are the different roles in a group?
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- Task- Influence the groups ability to accomplish goals
- Socio Emotional- Encouragers and compromisers
- Procedural- Gate keepers/ recorders, how the group accomplishes its tasks
- Individual- Undermine the group
9
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What are common goals?
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- Everyone working towards the same goal
- Goals mean you can measure your success
10
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What is groupthink?
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- There is a strong need to agree with each other
- Happens because we don’t want to upset the group balance
- More common in stressful situations
11
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What is social facilitation?
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- People work better by having others there
- Real or implied presence
12
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What is social inhibition?
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- Individuals feel judged or under pressure
13
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What is a practical application of groupthink?
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- If we know what. the signs of groupthink are we can take actions to prevent them
14
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What is a consequence of groupthink?
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- Group roles can change or be vague
