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Intro to Gp Dynamics (Characteristics of Groups (Goals (Generating,…
Intro to Gp Dynamics
Characteristics of Groups
Interaction
The communication b/w members
R/s interaction - interpersonal and social aspects of gp life
task interaction
gp behaviour that is focused on the gps work, plans and goals
members must pool their resources to achieve the goals
Goals
Generating
Choosing
Negotiating
Executing
Structure
Gp members are connected to one another in an organised and predictable pattern
Gp structure affects the gp's roles, norms and relations among members
Interdependence
The extent to which gp members are mutually dependent on one another to achieve a goal
Unity/Cohesion
Entitativity
The perception that a collection of indivs is a social gp
is a perceived unity and not actual unity
Common fate
Similarity
Proximity
Cohesion is the emotional attachment that gp members have w members of the gp
Types of Group
Primary Group
Small Groups
LT r/s
F2F interaction
High levels of cohesiveness
social identity
Family, close friends
Social Group
Small Groups
Moderate period of time
Considerable interaction to achieve goals
Team members, colleagues
Collectives
Aggregations of indivs
Form spontaneously
last for short periods of time
Crowds, spectators
Categories
Aggregations of indivs who are similar to one another
in terms of gender, ethnicity, religion or nationality
Interactionism
Lewin (1951)
B=f(P,E)
Social behaviour is determined by both the indiv and the r/w b/w the indiv and the gp
Group consist of two or more individuals who are connected by and within social relationships