FRHD 2350 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Nonconformist

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2350
• Professor: Jennifer Pepper

Document Summary

Is often conceptualized around the following themes: beginning stages, conflict, work phase, ending: work is done, group no longer needed, groups change over time, may not progress linearly, but relationships within group change over time (depending on needs) The social unease that accompanies the getting-acquainted process in groups: resolution: Frustration and personality conflicts experienced by group members as they compete for acceptance and achievement (want ideas heard: resolution: Members find a productive way to manage conflict. Balance conflict and cohesion: norming, challenge: balancing conformity with nonconformity, nonconformity can be constructive (violate norms but still support group"s goals) Or destructive (violate norm, neg. impacts group: set norms for appropriate behaviour, members adjust their behavior to each other, group purpose becomes clearer, characterized by the development of: High levels of agreement: danger of groupthink- too much agreement. Harmonizing: attempts to reconcile disagreements, reducing tensions. Gate-keeping: helping to keep communication channels open, facilitating the participation of others.