FRHD 2350 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Group Dynamics
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Members have a desire to be accepted by others - polite and reserved, The social unease that accompanies the geing acquainted process in groups. People open up and confront each other"s ideas and perspecives. The maturity of some group members usually determines whether the team will ever move out of this stage. The frustraion and personality conlicts experienced by group members as they compete for acceptance and achievement. Group cohesion (sense of belonging) o o o. Danger to group think- too much agreement o. Groups need healthy dissent to remain creaive: performing. Members can work independently in subgroups or as a unit. Roles dynamically adjust to the changing needs of the group. Marked by interdependence in personal relaions and problem solving in the realm of task funcions. Most producive stage, individual members have become self assured and the need or group approval is past. An opportunity for members to say personal goodbyes. Can create some apprehension - a minor crisis.