Theories of group Development And Functioning

Question 1

What is psychodrama?

Answer 1

Treatment approach where roles are enacted in a group context. Problems are recreated and members devote themselves to the role dilemmas of each member

Question 2

What are the 5 stages of group development?

Answer 2

1) preaffiliation
2) power and control
3) intimacy
4) differentiation
5) separation/termination

Question 3

What is group think?

Answer 3

When a group makes faulty decisions because of group pressures.

Question 4

What is illusion of invulnerability as a cause of group think?

Answer 4

Excessive optimism is created that encourages taking extreme risks (

Question 5

What is collective rationalization as a cause of groupthink?

Answer 5

Members discount warnings and do not reconsider their assumptions

Question 6

What is belief in inherent morality in groupthink?

Answer 6

Members believe in the rightness of their cause and ignore the ethical or moral consequences of their decisions

Question 7

What is stereotypes views of those “on the out” as a cause for groupthink?

Answer 7

Negative views of the enemy make conflict seem unnecessary

Question 8

What is direct pressure on dissenters as a cause of groupthink?

Answer 8

Members are under pressure not to express arguments against any of the groups views

Question 9

What is self-censorship in groupthink?

Answer 9

Doubts and deviations from the perceived group consensus are not expressed

Question 10

What is group polarization?

Answer 10

When discussion strengthens a dominant point of view and results in a shift to a more extreme position than any of the members would adopt on their own

Question 11

What are some contraindications for group

Answer 11

Suicidal
Compulsively needs for attention
Actively psychotic/paranoid

Question 12

What is a self-appointed mind guard in group think

Answer 12

Members protect the group and the leader from information that is problematic or contradictory to the groups cohesiveness, views, or decisions

Question 13

What are 5 factors that affect group cohesion

Answer 13

1) group size
2) homogeneity
3) participation in goal and norm setting for group
4) interdependence-dependent in one another for achievement of common goals
5) member stability-frequent change in members results in less stability

Question 14

What are 4 ways that self actualization can occur through in groups

Answer 14

1) release of feelings that block social performance
2) support from others (not being alone)
3) orientation to reality and check out own reality with others
4) reappraisal of self