CMST 2064 Chapter : CMST 2064 Small Group Communication
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Group communication: the interaction of three or more interdependent members working to achieve a common goal: the definition, three or more members, common goal, dedicated to a common goal, goals are needed, interdependence together, problem solving: 5-7 people. Synthesis: synthesis: drops out weaker arguments, successful groups balance dialectic tensions using both/and approach. One flew over the cuckoo"s nest : 1960"s protest slogan: question authority that people tend to obey commands from perceived authority figures. Over half will administer lethal punishments when asked only. Conclusion: decent american citizens are as capable of atrocities as. Appropriate assertiveness: 5 basic personal rights: moving to the next stage stages. 3 feelings/ emotions that interfere with effective functioning: excessive anxiety. Steps in problem solving: clarify the problem, establish criteria, brainstorm for solutions, choose best solution based on criteria, implement best solution. *this is an on-going and cyclical learning process: by implementing a solution one can test its effectiveness, and thereby possibly further clarify the problem.
