Definition of a small group
What is a collection of people working together toward a common goal?
The summarized reason why people join small groups
What is: to meet our needs?
Name one benefit and one challenge of communicating in a small group
Benefit: resources, synergy, diversity
Challenge: difficulty coordinating, sacrifices, conflict from diversity
Name one of the potential roles in a small group
What is: record keeping, activity planning, funding allocating, etc.
A reason to join a small group that can be positive or negative depending on how you view it
What is peer pressure?
Language aids in communication by doing this
Rules and regulations specific to each small group
What are norms?
The socialization phase of deciding to join a small group
What is the anticipatory phase?
Aspects of maintaining a positive group relationship