SOCIOL 41 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Interpersonal Attraction, Error Detection And Correction, Nonconformist
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Result of the efficient and effective accomplishment of a group task. Relationship that form between members in the group, and their impact on the group as a whole. Degree to which members feel a part of the group, wish to stay in the group, and are committed to each other and the group"s goals. Excessive focus on productivity -> stress and conflict. Excessive focus on cohesiveness -> increased liking but accomplishing nothing. Encourage a getting to know you conversation. Need enough to energize an solidify the group. Seduction - deviant made to feel ineffectual. Adapt communication to norms of the group. Encourage change when norms are excessively rigid. Encourage change when norms are too elastic. When members view the task as unimportant or member"s effort expected to have little effect. Note the critical importance of each member"s effort. Group tendency to make a decision after discussion that is more extreme (risky, cautious) than the initial preferences of group members.
