Introduction to Group Process

Question 1

The behaviors of the members of small working groups (usually between three and twelve members) as they engage in decision-making and task performance.

Answer 1

Group process

Question 2

Focus in the
group rather than individual.

Answer 2

group-level approaches

Question 3

The focus is upon
the individuals who make up the groups.

Answer 3

the individual level

Question 4

A system of reciprocal interactions between groups and individuals.

Answer 4

Group behavior

Question 5

Group behavior is developed greatly by whom?

Answer 5

Kurt Lewin

Question 6

Norms about the appropriate relationships and behaviors among the group members.

Answer 6

Group structure

Question 7

norms that specify the behaviors expected to be performed by individual group members.

Answer 7

Group roles

Question 8

refers to a set of behavior patterns that involve working toward production and goal achievement. Ex. assign tasks, coordinate activities, and monitor and criticize the performance of others.

Answer 8

The task-oriented role

Question 9

involves behaviors that provide support to group members and attempts to keep group interactions harmonious. Ex. consider the feelings of the other group members, which is accomplished through open, friendly communications.

Answer 9

The socioemotional role

Question 10

occurs when the group expects the individual to perform a role but at the same time does not provide sufficient information about how to do it.

Answer 10

Role ambiguity

Question 11

can occur when the individual is expected to play two separate and yet competing roles.

Answer 11

Role conflict

Question 12

2 Communication Patterns

Answer 12

1. Hierarchichal
2. Open

Question 13

the amount of authority, prestige, or reputation that a group member has in the group.

Answer 13

Group status

Question 14

The status that one accrues as a result of one’s social category memberships is called what?

Answer 14

Diffuse status

Question 15

assessed by measuring the ability of the individual to influence the opinions of the other members of the group.

Answer 15

Status

Question 16

the positive emotional attachment that group members have with the other members of the group.

Answer 16

Group cohesion

Question 17

is said to be cohesive to the extent that the group members are attracted to the other group members, feel that they are part of the group, want to stay in the group, and find the group important to them.

Answer 17

Group

Question 18

the part of our self-concept that results from our membership in social groups.

Answer 18

Group social identity

Question 19

they tend to speak more frequently, are more likely to be allowed to interrupt the conversation of others, and have more influence over group decisions.

Answer 19

Individuals with high status

Question 20

is associated with greater group satisfaction, morale, and trust, along with less anxiety, more positive group communication, and fewer absences from meetings.

Answer 20

Cohesion in social groups