PYC1501- nature of group functioning Questions and complete Answers

main themes in the field of group functioning. Correct answers 1. Groups have certain attributes 2. Groups differentiate through certain processes 3. Groups form intergroup relationships through interacting with other ...

main themes in the field of group functioning. Correct answers 1. Groups have certain attributes 2. Groups differentiate through certain processes 3. Groups form intergroup relationships through interacting with other groups 11 attributes by which a number of individuals is recognised as a group Correct answers 01 the various individual members are aware that they belong to the group 02 group norms develop 03 they are cohesively connected 04 there are networks of personal attraction among group members (socio-metric structure) 05 there are patterned networks of communication 06 group members interact fairly regularly amongst themselves 07 they work towards common goals 08 group polarisation 09 group conflict occur 10 group thinking develop 11 patterns of leadership and followership can be observed. Characteristics of awareness of membership: Correct answers (a) Group members have at least one thing in common (b) Group members believe that the benefits of membership outweigh the disadvantages of membership (c) Group members become gradually committed through a recurring process of social integration. Characteristics of group norms: Correct answers (a) Group norms are the formal and informal rules that group members are supposed to observe (b) Group norms put pressure on members to conform to them, especially in highly cohesive groups (c) Group norms originate in three ways: (i) formulated by group leaders; (ii) product of group experience, and (iii) transferred from other groups. Characteristics of cohesion: Correct answers (a) Cohesion refers to how closely group members are connected (b) Forces within or outside the group influence the cohesion among group members. Characteristics of interpersonal attraction (socio-metric structure): Correct answers (a) Group members are not equally attracted to each other (b) The patterns of liking and disliking form a group's socio-metric structure (c) The socio-metric structure of a group is influenced by the relative importance of the relationship and task dimensions. Patterned networks of communication: Correct answers (a) There are identifiable communication patterns in groups (b) These patterns structure the group's communication network (c) The network determines the hierarchy and frequency of communication and also the number of people involved. Characteristics of interaction: Correct answers (a) Group members interact fairly regularly, directly or indirectly (b) The communication dynamics among group members has a significant impact on the interaction patterns that develop in groups. Characteristics of common goal development: Correct answers (a) Groups have purpose (implicitly or explicitly) which defines the group goals (b) Members perform certain roles in order to achieve the group goals (c) There are two kinds of role, namely instrumental and affiliative. Characteristics of group polarisation: Correct answers (a) Groups normally arrive at moderate views because they temper extreme views in decision-making (b) As group members learn from each others' points of view the group may shift from its moderate view to a radical pole and become polarised. Characteristics of group conflict: Correct answers (a) Group conflict between members are inevitable in the life of any group (b) Sources of group conflict are (i) differences about goals, (ii) differences about methods, (iii) differences about distribution of resources, (iv) differences in expectations, (v) threats to self-esteem, identity and security. Characteristics of "group think:" Correct answers (a) Group thinking refers to the tendency of group members to take decisions