N 3130 - Small Groups & Leadership +
Communicating With Children Exam
Study Guide
A group, as defined by Rothwell - ANSWER - A human communication system composed
of three or more individuals, interacting for achievement of some common goal(s) who
influence and are influenced by each other
Types of Groups - ANSWER - Primary
- Secondary
Primary Group - ANSWER - Small social group whose members share personal and
lasting relationships
Secondary Group - ANSWER - Large and impersonal social group whose members
pursue a specific goal or activity
=> More temporary in nature
Characteristics of a Therapy Group - ANSWER - Reality testing
- Encouraging personal growth
- Inspiring hope
- Developing interpersonal skills
Characteristics of a Support Group - ANSWER - Giving and receiving practical info +
advice
- Supporting coping skills
- Promoting self-esteem
- Enhancing problem-solving skills
- Encouraging client autonomy
Characteristics of an Activity Group - ANSWER - Getting ppl in touch with their bodies
- Enhancing self-esteem
- Stimulating spontaneous interaction
, Characteristics of a Health Education Group - ANSWER - Learning new knowledge
- Promoting skill development
- Providing support and feedback
- Promoting discussion of important health related issues
Define Group Dynamics - ANSWER - Communication processes and behaviors occurring
during the life of the group
Bernard et al categorized the primary forces operating in group as what? - ANSWER -
Individual dynamics => member variables
- Interpersonal dynamics => group communication variables
- Group as a whole dynamics related to purpose, norms
Task Functions - ANSWER - Activities that keep the group moving toward their goals
- When this dominates = member satisfaction decreases and less collaboration
Examples of Task Roles - ANSWER - Initiating
- Seeking/Giving info or opinion
- Clarifying or elaborating
- Summarizing
- Consensus taking
Maintenance Function - ANSWER - Behaviors designed to ensure personal satisfaction
and facilitate working relationships among group member
- When this dominates = members have trouble reaching goals
Examples of Maintenance Roles - ANSWER - Harmonizing
- Gatekeeping
- Encouraging
- Compromising
- Setting standards
What is Bruce Tuckerman's Five Stage model of small group development - ANSWER 1.
Forming
- Intro of each member
Communicating With Children Exam
Study Guide
A group, as defined by Rothwell - ANSWER - A human communication system composed
of three or more individuals, interacting for achievement of some common goal(s) who
influence and are influenced by each other
Types of Groups - ANSWER - Primary
- Secondary
Primary Group - ANSWER - Small social group whose members share personal and
lasting relationships
Secondary Group - ANSWER - Large and impersonal social group whose members
pursue a specific goal or activity
=> More temporary in nature
Characteristics of a Therapy Group - ANSWER - Reality testing
- Encouraging personal growth
- Inspiring hope
- Developing interpersonal skills
Characteristics of a Support Group - ANSWER - Giving and receiving practical info +
advice
- Supporting coping skills
- Promoting self-esteem
- Enhancing problem-solving skills
- Encouraging client autonomy
Characteristics of an Activity Group - ANSWER - Getting ppl in touch with their bodies
- Enhancing self-esteem
- Stimulating spontaneous interaction
, Characteristics of a Health Education Group - ANSWER - Learning new knowledge
- Promoting skill development
- Providing support and feedback
- Promoting discussion of important health related issues
Define Group Dynamics - ANSWER - Communication processes and behaviors occurring
during the life of the group
Bernard et al categorized the primary forces operating in group as what? - ANSWER -
Individual dynamics => member variables
- Interpersonal dynamics => group communication variables
- Group as a whole dynamics related to purpose, norms
Task Functions - ANSWER - Activities that keep the group moving toward their goals
- When this dominates = member satisfaction decreases and less collaboration
Examples of Task Roles - ANSWER - Initiating
- Seeking/Giving info or opinion
- Clarifying or elaborating
- Summarizing
- Consensus taking
Maintenance Function - ANSWER - Behaviors designed to ensure personal satisfaction
and facilitate working relationships among group member
- When this dominates = members have trouble reaching goals
Examples of Maintenance Roles - ANSWER - Harmonizing
- Gatekeeping
- Encouraging
- Compromising
- Setting standards
What is Bruce Tuckerman's Five Stage model of small group development - ANSWER 1.
Forming
- Intro of each member
