6 characteristics of small groups Answer: a. 3 or more members
b. Interaction
c. Interdependence
d. Working
e. Common goal
f. Psychological bond
Difference between primary and secondary groups Answer: a. Primary - fulfill our basic social needs (Ex: family)
b. Secondary - ...
6 characteristics of small groups Answer: a. 3 or more members
b. Interaction
c. Interdependence
d. Working
e. Common goal
f. Psychological bond
Difference between primary and secondary groups Answer: a. Primary - fulfill our basic social needs
(Ex: family)
b. Secondary - exist to reach a goal, then disband (many secondary groups become primary groups) (Ex:
task)
6 characteristics of an effective group Answer: a. Clear, elevating goal
b. Competent members
c. Unified commitment
d. Collaborative climate
e. Standards of excellence
f. Principled leaders
5 tips to avoid in order to have an effective group Answer: a. Distrust of other team members
b. Fear of conflict
c. Lack of commitment to the team
, d. Avoid accountability
e. Lack of focus in achieving results
5 characteristics of an effective group member Answer: a. Experience
b. Problem-solving ability
c. Openness and supportiveness
d. Action-oriented
e. Positive personal style
Dialectics theory Answer: Characterized by ongoing tensions between the multiple contradictions,
complexities, human experience
What is a system? Answer: a. A set of interconnected parts working together to form a whole in the
context of a changing environment.
Input Answer: Crucial to a group, any info that comes from outside the group
Entropy Answer: As input ceases groups begin to die
Throughput Answer: Transform input, done through discussion, conflict, forming expectations, and
establishing relationships
Output Answer: The results, could be improved relationships, solutions to problems, resolution of
conflict. Both tangible and intangible.
9. What is the "ripple effect" in groups? Answer: Small part of huge system can have a tremendous
impact.
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