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1
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What is a group in the context of social dynamics as defined in the document?
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A collection of units with common qualities, interacting, sharing a goal, and a psychological relationship.
2
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What are two primary differences between informal and formal groups?
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Informal: seeks friendship/esteem; Formal: created to do productive tasks.
3
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What distinguishes in-group from out-group?
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In-group: identifies by kind; Out-group: expresses difference and antagonism.
4
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What is a Psyche Group as described?
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Informal group with emotional needs; few regulations, voluntary membership.
5
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What is a Socio-group?
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Group with visualized goals; age/status heterogeneity; problem-solving focus.
6
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Define a Closed group vs a Continuous group?
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Closed: only initial members; Continuous: new members possible at any stage.
7
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What are the five descriptive features of a group (Interaction, Goals, Interdependence, Structure, Unity) and what does each mean?
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Interaction: creates relationships; Goals: instrumental aims; Interdependence: mutual influence; Structure: organized roles/norms; Unity: cohesive whole.
8
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What is Group Dynamics?
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Study of forces within groups, leadership, participation, and cooperative gains.
9
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Name one technique used in group process evaluation?
Answer
Role playing.
10
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What is the difference between Task Roles and Maintenance Roles?
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Task Roles get the job done; Maintenance Roles support group emotional life.
11
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Give two examples of Task Roles.
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Initiator/contributor; Information seeker.
12
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Give two examples of Maintenance Roles.
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Encourager; Harmonizer.
13
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What is the role of a Coordinator in group work?
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Shows relevance of ideas to the overall problem.
14
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What does an Orienter do in a group setting?
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Refocuses discussion on the topic.
15
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What is the function of an Evaluator/critic?
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Appraises methods, logic, and results.
16
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What does an Energizer do?
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Stimulates the group to continue working.
17
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What is the function of a Procedural Technician?
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Spares attention to operational details and materials.
18
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What is the Recorder’s responsibility?
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Keeps notes and records.
19
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Name three Relationship Roles in groups.
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Encourager, Harmonizer, Gatekeeper/expediter.
20
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What does a Gatekeeper/expediter do?
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Ensures equal participation by smoothing communication.
21
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List two Individual Roles that can hinder a group (examples).
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Aggressor; Dominator.
22
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What does a Blocker do in a group context?
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Resists influence and opposes unnecessarily.
23
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What is the difference between a Follower and a Specialist in group roles?
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Follower accepts ideas; Specialist (Special-interest pleader) represents another group.
24
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What is the main purpose of a group according to the group dynamics section?
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Organize and sustain relationship and task interactions to achieve goals.
25
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How are norms defined in the context of group structure?
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Group’s common beliefs guiding behavior.
26
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What is meant by the term ‘Role’ in group dynamics?
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Set of expectations for behavior in a position.
27
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How is a group’s structure evaluated?
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By how well it facilitates achieving the group’s goals.
28
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What is an example of a Socially oriented role?
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Follower.
29
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What is an example of a Task-oriented role?
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Coordinator.
30
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What distinguishes Primary groups from Secondary groups?
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Primary: face-to-face, intimate; Secondary: casual, impersonal.