Terms
trying to bombard the the problem with fresh ideas
What is brainstorming?
a cooperative exchange of information, opinions, and ideas
What is a discussion?
the point of a group discussion
What is to make decisions?
this term follows a logical, reasonable, sequential pattern
What are discussions?
a set of standards
What is criteria?
a relatively informal discussion that takes place before an audience
What is a panel discussion?
this many members of a group must work together to reach a decision
What is all members?
the first step in solving a problem
the leader of the group that keeps everyone on topic and keeps the discussion moving along
Who is the moderator?
a small group, usually three to eight people, format in which group members arrange themselves in a circular or semicircular pattern
What is a roundtable?
this factor has to do with the people in a group and is most effective in deciding the outcome of a group discussion
What is the size of a group?
follows the first step in solving a problem
What is establish criteria for a working solution or a set of standards?
when members have respect for one another, share some of the same values, and look to each other for support
What is cohesion?
a host or co-host leads a discussion on a particular topic, interview guests who have knowledge on the topic, and may allow the audience to ask questions
What is a talk show?
Groups should sit in this shape to open themselves up for discussion in order for all to feel comfortable in sharing opinions
follows the second step in the problem-solving process; to break the problem down into small pieces for closer inspection
What is analyze the problem?
to present opposing points of view
What is a symposium?
a nearly unanimous agreement among the group's members about a particular subject
What is a consensus?
Cramped quarters of a group seem to increase the need for this
What is violence and aggression?
The fourth step in the problem-solving process; this includes brainstorming
What is suggest possible solutions?