Small Group F24

Task Roles

100

This task role refers to an individual who takes notes on the discussion and activities that occur during a group meeting 

Recorder

200

This task role refers to an individual who manages the flow of conversation in a group to achieve balance wherein all group members get to participate in a meaningful way

Gatekeeper

300

This task role refers to an individual who critically questions the information provided within the group by asking for elaboration, clarification, or more information 

Information Seeker

400

This task role refers to an individual who keeps the group on track toward completing its task by setting and assessing the goals of the group and monitoring the groups progress

Expediter

500

This task role refers to an individual who communicates "big picture" thoughts and suggestions that feed group discussion

Substantive Task Leader

Maintenance Roles

100

This maintenance role refers to an individual who encourages group members and often engages in one-on-one exchanges where they check-in on group members 

Supporter

200

This maintenance role refers to an individual who is naturally funny and sensitive to the personalities of the group and the dynamics of a given situation

Tension Releaser

300

This maintenance role refers to an individual who manages the various types of group conflict that emerge during group communication by keeping their eyes and ears open for the signs of conflict

Harmonizer

400

This maintenance role refers to an individual who is a reflective thinker with good perception skills that they use to analyze group climate and initiate appropriate role behaviors to maintain a positive climate

Social-emotional leader

500

This maintenance role refers to an individual who helps manage the diversity within a group by mediating intercultural conflict 

Interpreter

Negative Roles

100

This negative role refers to an individual who tries to use group meetings as a therapy session for issues not related to the group's task 

Self-Confessor

200

This negative role refers to an individual who makes excessive verbal contributions, preventing equal participation by other group members

Monopolizer

300

This negative role refers to an individual who is chronically submissive to the point that it hurts the group's progress 

Doormat

400

This negative role refers to an individual who intentionally or unintentionally keeps things from getting done in the group by citing a procedural rule or suggest outside input be provided before moving forward

Blocker

500

This negative role refers to an individual who argues against most of the ideas and proposals discussed within the group 

Central negative

Group Development

100

This stage of Tuckman's group development refers to the initial assembling of the group

forming

200

This stage of group development is often the longest and is when groups establish their routines 

Norming

300

This stage in group development refers to the moment in which a group disassembles because the task is done or the goal is accomplished

Adjourning

400

This stage of group development is characterized by initial conflict because group members are discussing role assignments and are beginning to establish procedures and norms

Storming

500

This stage of Tuckman's group development refers to the times in which the group is operating at peak efficiency and are completing the task at hand

Performing

Group Characteristics

100

Groups can range in size from _____ to 20 members

3

200

Groups are generally task oriented or ____________?

Goal Oriented

300

This type of group satisfies our social needs and often includes friends, family, and significant others.

Relational Groups or Primary Groups

400

Team mascots and colors best exhibit which group trait?

Shared identity

500

What characteristic of groups describes the shared purpose and fate of a group wherein they succeed or fail together?

Interdependence