xi. small group communication Flashcards
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what characteristics are integral to a group’s identity as a “small group”?
- together to fulfill a common purpose or goal
- depend on one another
- share common identities
what are the stages, in order, of tuckman’s theoy of small group development?
- forming
- storming
- norming
- performing
- adjourning or re-forming
what happens during the forming stage of small group development?
group members meet and define the task or purpose for meeting
during the norming stage of small group development, the group….
resolve any conflicts and recommit to their goal
what happens during the storming stage of small group development?
conflicts arise within the group, including clashes between the different group personalities
define the performing stage of small group development
the group is able to complete the task with well-coordinated efforts
when the small group disbands after the common task is completed, or re-forms itself, this is called the __________________ stage of small group development
adjourning or re-forming
the __________ roles in a small group are assigned and defined
formal
the ___________ roles in a small group are assumed by its members, rather than being explicitly assiged
informal
define the duties of the task role in a small group dynamic
assisting w/ info by supplying, volunteering, & summarizing
the ________ role in a small group involves strengthening & securing the relationships amongst group members
maintenance
what characteristics can be attributed to a group member filling an egocentric role?
disrupting, not participating, letting everyone else do the work
what are two contributing factors to ineffective small group communication?
cultural differences and gender roles/stereotypes
negative, passive-aggressive, power-hungry, & distracting all describe what type of group members?
problem/problematic
