Booklet 1: Types of groups and formation.
CROSSF
A standard or pattern of behaviour that is considered normal in a particular society.
Define primary research method
The specific tools and strategies a researcher uses to collect first-hand, original data
Power within groups. Identify the 5 power bases
- Reward
- Coercive
- Referent
- Expert
What is a case study?
A primary research method in which the data collected are in a raw format and have not been gathered or written by another party.
How many types of groups are there?
6
Define conformity
The act of modifying an individual's behaviour, attitudes, or beliefs to align with the accepted standards, rules, or norms of a group.
What is a sociogram?
Is used to track/ record interactions betwen individuals within a group. Directional arrows show the flow of interactions.
Identify the 4 leadership styles
- Autocratic
- Democratic
- Laissex Faire
- Transformational
Whats the acronym for the causes of conflict
MILVII
Identify 6 types of groups
Family/ friendship
Sporting/ leisure groups
Study/ work groups
Religious groups
Cultural groups
Other specific groups
Define cohesiveness
Cohesiveness refers to the extent to which group members respect, cooperate, and unite as a team to achieve a common goal. A cohesive group features strong interpersonal ties and members who willingly follow group norms.
Identify 1 advantage of observations
- Allows for a detailed description
Whats the acronym to remember power bases
CERRL
Identify the 6 causes of conflict
- Incompatible goals
- Individual differences
- Limited resources
- Ineffective communication
- Varying values
- Multiple role expectations
Identify the acronym for reasons for group formation?
CLORGS5
Identify the three specific roles adopted by individuals in groups
Task-oriented- ensuring that tasks are achieved
Socioemotional- maintain/ build relationships
Destructive- to influence the groups progress
Identify 1 disadvantage of observations
- Bias in the recording of events
- Gender may restrict access to certain information
- Lack of trust in the observer by those being observed
- Can be time consuming
Identify the 4 factors that influence leadership.
• type of task
• knowledge and skills within the group
• attitudes of individuals within the group
• relationship between group members
Identify the conflict resolution process
Negotiation
Agreement
Resolution
Identify the 10 reasons for group formation
C- Culture
L- Locality/ geography
O- Other reasons
R- Religion
G- Gender
S- Shared interest/ common goal
S- Security
S- Sexuality
S- Specific need
S- Social interaction
Factors that contribute to the roles people adopt within groups can be broken into personal and social. Identify the 7 personal factors.
Self esteem
Self confidence
Education
Previous experience
Sense of belonging
Culture
Heredity
Factors that contribute to the roles people adopt within groups can be broken into personal and social. Identify the 4 social factors.
- Relationship with gorup members
- Attitudes of group members e.g. peer acceptance
- Gender expectations
- Media
Explain the 4 different leadership styles
Autocratic- directive, determines how things are done, task focused.
Democratic- willing to share leadership roles and involves group members.
Laissez Faire- Non directive, allows members to decide on the processes.
Transformational- Inspirational, communicates vision, inspires/ motivates team members.
Identify the three outcomes of conflict resolution
Win- Win
Win- Lose
Lose- Lose