Groups
Roles, Norms, Leadership
Conflict, Power
Pop Culture
General Knowledge
100

What is the definition of a group?

Two or more individuals who interact, share a common ideal or purpose, and have meaningful contact.

100

What is a norm?

An accepted standard or pattern of behaviour within a group.

100

What is conflict?

A disagreement or clash of ideas, beliefs, values or goals.

100

Which artist released the song Espresso?

Sabrina Carpenter

100

How many days are there in a leap year?

366

200

Name four types of groups identified in the syllabus.

  • Family and friendship
  • Sporting and leisure
  • Study and work
  • Religious
  • Cultural
  • Other community groups
200

What are the roles individual may adopt in groups?

  • To ensure tasks are achieved
  • To maintain/build relationships
  • To influence the group's progress
200

Outline two causes of conflict. 

  • Incompatible goals
  • Individual differences/personality
  • Limited resources
  • Ineffective communication
  • Varying values
  • Multiple role expectations
200

What movie features the characters Elphaba and Glinda?

Wicked

200

What is the largest ocean on Earth?

Pacific Ocean

300

Explain the difference between a primary group and a secondary group.

Answer: Primary groups involve close, personal relationships and strong emotional ties (e.g. family). Secondary groups are more formal, less personal and often focused on achieving a goal (e.g. a workplace team).

300

Outline one leadership style and provide an example of it.

  • Autocratic – leader makes decisions independently
  • Democratic – members contribute to decisions
  • Laissez-faire – hands-off approach
  • Transformational – inspires positive change
300

Outline the three stages of the conflict resolution process?

  • Negotiation
  • Agreement
  • Resolution
300

Which influencer became globally famous after posting dance videos on TikTok and has over 100 million followers on the platform?

Charli D'Amelio

300

How many players are on the field for one AFL team at a time?  

18

400

Explain how a reason for group formation might influence the role a person takes in that group.

Shared interest = more positive roles like task oriented, socioemotional

Specific need = education might lead to more diversity of roles as it's a requirement to engage with rather than a want

400

Explain how conformity can contribute to group cohesiveness.

Conformity encourages members to follow group expectations and norms, helping individuals work towards common goals and reducing conflict.

400

Compare the role of a mediator and an advocate with the use of an example.

A mediator helps both parties communicate and reach a solution, while an advocate supports and represents one party's interests.

400

What is the highest-grossing film of all time?

Avatar

400

Which scientist developed the theory of relativity.

Einstein

500

How can group membership positively influence an individual's wellbeing? Provide two examples.

  • Sense of belonging
  • Increased social support
  • Improved self-esteem
  • Greater security
  • Opportunities to achieve goals
  • Development of friendships and skills
500

Compare democratic and autocratic leadership styles in terms of their impact on group

Democratic leadership promotes participation, communication and trust, often improving wellbeing. Autocratic leadership can be efficient but may reduce morale, creativity and satisfaction if overused.

500

Explain how one powerbase can impact on group cohesion and wellbeing

  • Legitimate power provides structure and clear direction.
  • Expert power builds trust through knowledge.
  • Reward power encourages positive behaviour.
  • Referent power inspires others through respect.
  • Coercive power may achieve compliance but can negatively affect wellbeing.
500

Name the original six Avengers in the 2012 film.

Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye

500

Which bird is famous for being able to mimic human speech and a wide range of other sounds with remarkable accuracy?

Lyrebird

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