Psych Lecture 7 and 8 Flashcards
Define Group Dynamics
the nature of groups, the laws of their development with individuals , other groups and larger institutions
Cartwright and Zander (1968)
Define Group Development
The degree of maturity and cohesion that a group achieves over time as members interact, learn about one another and structure relationships and role within the group
(Mennecke, Hoffer & Wynne, 1992 p.526)
What are the 5 stages of the Group development model and who outlined it.
Tuckman 1965 outlined the Group development model which consists of 5 stages which are
Forming Storming Norming Performing Adjourning
It explains the process / path most teams follow on their way to achieving high performance.
Describe the Forming stage of group development?
Forming = Individuals become familiar with each other, relationships are formed
‘The first date’ ‘Small talk’
The group members determine what the task is and how they are going to approach it.
First group meeting - names pleasantries and what we actually need to achieve.
Describe the Storming stage of group development?
Tension and intragroup conflict develop.
6 dates in you start to see peoples true colours.
Emotional response to task demands and strategy
This a stage where most teams fail
Describe the Norming stage of group development?
Group Cohesion develops roles start to be established
Cooperation and communication used to accomplish the task.
You can relapse between storming and norming when new tasks present themselves
Describe the Performing stage of group development?
Relationships and roles established
12 month relationship
focused on solutions and problem solving when facing a task - work as a team
Describe the Adjourning stage of group development?
Task is complete
Communication/ interaction decreases
(the break up) you can never still be friends !
Describe Group Roles
Can be either task or socially orientaed
or
Prescribed (set out at start of task) / not prescribed - occur naturalyas the team work togetehr
(Carron and Eys 2012 and Carron and Beauchamp 2008 )
English and bejjing Olympics
Describe group norms
The behaviour expectations of the group.
Some can be set out and some learn - what they should ought to do and are expected to do.
e.g. Must turn up to training ect
Who described Role Theroy Model =
Kahn et al 1964
Describe the Role theory model
The role theory by Kahn et al 1964 outlines how individual roles impact team effectiveness
It looks at the Role Sender (coach and Focal Person (athlete) and the difference between them. Also how they expect themselves to fulfil certain roles within the group.
It outlines 6 ways the roles can impact effectiveness.
Role Ambiguity
Role Acceptance
Role Conflict
Role Role efficacy
Role satisfaction and Role performance.
What are the 3 cognitive aspects of the Role theory and what do they effect
ACE - These effect the Role Performance and Satisfaction
Role Acceptance
Role Conflict
Role Efficacy
Less conflict = more role acceptance and will lead to better overall performance.
Define Leadership:
The behavioural process of influencing individuals and groups towards set goals.
Barrow 1977
What psychological model is used to describe Leadership (inc reff)
The multidimensional Leadership model
(Chelladurai, 1984)
(multi factorial leadership = good leadership)
