PPT 1 Flashcards
refers to the behavior and psychological dimensions that occur between or within group
group dynamics
it is composed of three or more people who have come together for a common reason
group
Group Dynamics can vary depending on the [ ] and [ ] of the group
purpose and composition
[ ] and shared membership is a social network are characteristics of a group
interdependence
[ ], a group process variable, is an important aspects
of group dynamics that received significant attention in both
group psychology and group psychotherapy research
cohesion
considered the founder of modern social psychology, [ ] conducted pioneering research on group dynamics and emphasized the importance of understanding the interplay between individuals and their social environment
kurt lewin
[ ] work focused on understanding the unconscious processes that influences group behavior and dynamics. He
introduces concepts such as group mentality and
group defenses
wilfred bion
Developed the widely recognized model of group development: Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing. This model highlights the different phases that groups typically go through in their development
bruce tuckman
introduced the concept of group think, which refers to the tendency of cohesive groups to make flawed decisions due to desire for conformity and consensus, often leading
to poor outcomes
irving janis
conducted influential research on communication patterns within groups, emphasizing the importance of effective
communication for group cohesion
alex bavelas
focused on team effectiveness and the factors that contribute to high-performing teams. He identify elements such as task clarity, team composition, and leadership as crucial for team success
j. richard hackman
emphasized the importance of collaborative and participative leadership styles, advocating for more
democratic approach to group decision – making
and problem – solving
mary parker follett
developed the concept of the Group Interaction Process
Analysis (GIPA) system, which is a method for studying and analyzing group commutation patterns and dynamics
aubrey fischer
[ ] research focuses on social identity theory and its application to group dynamics. He explores how group identities and norms influence behavior within groups
alex haslam
[ ] work revolves around the concept of psychological safety within groups and teams. She highlights the importance of creating an environment where individuals feel safe to express ideas and take risks, leading to improved group performance
amy edmondson