Chapter 9 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Define group dynamics
The study of the nature of groups and their development and the interrelationships of groups with individuals other groups and larger institutions
Define assembly effect
Variations in group behaviour that are a result of the particular combinations of individuals in the group
What are processes associated with group effectiveness
Communication
Decision making
Cohesion
How to enhance communication in sport teams
Providing opportunities to socialize to increase comfort levels
Arranging the dressing room so players are close enough to talk
Encouraging players to modify any dissenting ideas and promoting cooperation
Reducing rivalry
Define majority rule
A rule of decision making in groups based on the principles of equal participation and equal power for all members
Define groupthink
A mode of thinking that people engage in when the members of a cohesive group so strongly desire a unanimous decision that this overrides their motivation to realistically evaluate other possible options
Define group cohesion
The dynamic process which is reflected in the tendency for a group to stick together and remain united in the pursuit of its instrumental objectives and or for the satisfaction of member affective needs
What are the four key characteristics of cohesion
Dynamic - can change over time
Multidimensional
Instrumental - all groups form for a reason
Affective
Define sociograms
Diagrams of the relationships among group members
Define sociometry
Research technique that graphs and mathematically summarized patterns of intermember relationships
What are two questionnaires to measure group cohesion
Sport cohesiveness questionnaire
Group environment questionnaire **
What is the conceptual model of group cohesion
Portrays cohesion as a multidimensional construct that includes individual and group aspects
What is task cohesion
The players willlingness to work collectively to achieve the teams objectives
What is social cohesion
Refers to the orientation toward developing and maintaining social relationships within the group
What are correlates of group cohesion
Environmental
Leadership
Personal
Team
What are environmental correlates of group cohesion
Group size
Specific activity setting
What are the leadership correlates of group cohesion
Leaders behaviour
Leaders decision style
Team building activities
What is the four stage team building model
Introduction
Conceptual - provide a frame of reference
Practical - leaders develop practical strategies
Interventions - follow out the plans
What are personal correlates of group cohesion
Individual adherence
Intention to return
Individual effort
Social loafing
Individual sacrifice
Self handicapping
What are the team correlates of group cohesion
Team success
Collective efficacy
Psychological momentum
Athletes starting status
Define self loafing
The reduction in individual effort when individuals work collectively compared to when they work alone
Define collective efficacy
A groups shared perception of the groups capabilities to succeed at a given task
Define psychological momentum
A perception on the part of team members that the team is progressing toward its goal
Define mediators
Mechanisms that account for the effect of one variable on another variable
