Intragroup Processes

Question 1

Wheelan and McKeage (1993)

Answer 1

Small vs large group functioning. Small groups (8-10) generated more warmth/intimacy/support; avoidance of confrontation; more work behaviors; and less aggression.

Large groups (27) lower participation, warmth/intimacy/support; lower work behaviors; more aggression. increased group size has negative effect on participation, cohesion, productivity

Question 2

Brown (2000)

Answer 2

Describes fundamentals of group processes in terms of psychological/cognitive processes, social categorization processes, group joining

Joining groups changes self concept/self-esteem and may be facilitated by rituals

Question 3

Singer (1999)

Answer 3

Chapter on reference groups and social evaluations and describes how attitudes, social-evaluations, and behavior have been shaped by the groups by which an individual belongs. Argues that most group theories can be explained by reference group processes and social comparison.

Question 4

Hogg (2010)

Answer 4

Hogg describes how influence and leadership are intertwined while covering processes of compliance, persuasion, obedience. Then discusses group processes while delving into the topic of social change and various types of leadership styles.

Question 5

Forsyth and Burnette (2010)

Answer 5

Discusses a groups capacity to transform its members and lead them to act out of character, the tendency for groups to create consistencies among the relationships of members, with the result that communication, influence, and even attraction become patterned and predictable;

5 stages of group formation: Forming (group members become oriented); Storming (group member conflict); Norming (standards for bx and roles develop to regulate bx); performing (reaching a point where group can work as a unit to achieve goals); Adjourning (group disbands)