group dynamics

Question 1

what features do groups have:

Answer 1

• interaction between group members
• a collective identity
• shared objectives or a common goal
• communication

Question 2

what is a collective identity and what’s its affect:

Answer 2

• a team can be recognised easily as they are wearing the same uniform/colour
• this develops affiliation which creates motivation and a belonging

Question 3

what is meant by interaction:

Answer 3

• the way players work together to complete a task
• are they loud or quiet
• playful or serious

Question 4

what is meant by communication:

Answer 4

• non-verbal and verbal

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Question 5

what is meant by a shared Goal or Purpose:

Answer 5

• achieving a shared goal/target helps to bind people together so they commit to each other and work hard to achieve the goal, this raises motivation

Question 6

what are the four stages of Tuckman’s Model (Group Formation)

Answer 6

• Forming- getting to know each other, strength’s/ weaknesses, will people fit in
• Storming- infighting and conflict as people establish roles/ positions
• Norming- cooperation. Conflicts are resolved.
• Performing- common goals, success, team support each other and understand their roles