Facilitate Groups (Introduction)

Question 1

Stages of group development

Answer 1

Forming
Storming
Norming
Performing
Adjourning

Question 2

Factors influencing group dynamics

Answer 2

Participant characteristics
Group size
Group and individual goals
Interpersonal relationships
Activity types
Roles and responsibilities
The facilitator

Question 3

Methods of identifying group dynamics

Answer 3

Speak individually with participants to understand similar and different personalities
Observe participants during goal setting to gauge any tensions or cliques
Ask the primary group leader about conflicts or pre-existing relationships
Review participant progress and check in
Reflect on the frequency of conflict and efficiency of problem-solving

Question 4

Principles of group dynamics

Answer 4

Belongingness
Perception
Conformity
Change
Readjustment
Common motives
Goal orientation
Power
Continuous process

Question 5

Belongingness

Answer 5

participants must feel invested in others and group’s success

Question 6

Perception

Answer 6

affects the levels of respect and trust based on perception of others or the perception others may have on them

Question 7

Conformity

Answer 7

conforming to norms to build cohesion, promoting trust and respect

Question 8

Change

Answer 8

tests the group
s ability to resolve and manage changes

Question 9

Readjustment

Answer 9

adapting to any changes

Question 10

Common motives

Answer 10

conforming to a goal for the benefit of group cohesion

Question 11

Goal orientation

Answer 11

focused on specifics of a goal and its characteristics

Question 12

Power

Answer 12

ensuring all participants feel committed and heard in the group fully

Question 13

Continuous process

Answer 13

development and ongoing performances of the group