Sports Psychology - Group, Team Dynamics And Goal Setting Flashcards
Group
A collection of people who both share similar goals and interact with one another.
Tuckman model stages
Forming
Storming Norming
Performing
Forming
High dépendance on leader for guidance and direction
Very little agreement amongst the team
Storming
Group decisions are difficult
Team members jostle for position in the team as they attempt to establish themselves
May receive challenges from team members
Clearer focus for the team and they have a stronger sense of purpose
Norming
Much more agreement and consensus of opinion in the team
Roles and responsibilities are clearer and generally accepted
Decisions that are very important are increasingly made through group agreement
Much stronger sense of commitment and unity
General respect for the leader and leadership is more likely to be shared
Individuals are more friendly with one another, increasing social.
Performing
The team has more strategies and has a clear visor and clear aims
No interference or participation from the leader
Focus on achieving goals
Team members are trusted to get on with the job in hand with little interference
Disagreements occur but are now resolved within the team positively and the team makes necessary changes to processes and structure.
No need for instruction
Team can work and be personable at the same time.
Social loafing
An individual losing motivation due to losing absence of identity due to being placed in a group.
Ringelmann effect
When the average individual performance decreases and the group size increases.
Smart goals
S - Specific M - Measurable A - Achievable R - Recorded T - Time
Team cohesion
Concerns the motivation which attracts individuals to the group and the resistance of those members in the group from breaking up.
