Group Work Flashcards
(20 cards)
What happens during the pre-group stage
members are fully indpendent
group hasn’t formed
no collaboration or dynamics yet
what are key traits of the Forming stage?
members meet for the first time
high independence
hesitant sharing
norms begin to form
what defines the Storming stage
conflict arises
members express differing views
some dominate, others withdraw
roles emerge
what happens in the norming stage
conflicts are resolved
clear rules and roles develop
strong cohesion and interdependence
what characterizes the performing stage
group is efficient and collaborative
members fulfill roles
task or goal is acheived
what is the focus of the Adjourning stage
group ends
members reflect
return to independence
process of closure
what emotional benefit does group work provide
sense of support, belonging, and validation through shared experiences
how does group work promote accountability
members feel responsible to the group which motivates engagement and follow-through
what skills can be developed through group work
communication
emotional regulation
listening
interpersonal skills
what is an open group
a group where members can join or leave at any time
flexible membership
what is a closed group
a group with fixed membership
typically more stable and structured
what is a key rule about confidentiality in group work
what happens in group stays in group
what should facillitators do to support confidentiality
clearly explain expectations
address breaches openly
build group trust
why is confidentiality more complex in groups
because multiple participants must uphold the same standards
what is groupthink
when pressure to conform leads to poor decisions and ignored alternatives
what are risk factors for groupthink
homogeneous groups and suppression of dissent
what is a famous example of groupthink
challenger disaster - engineers withheld concerns due to pressure to conform
what is group polarization
tendency for group discussions to lead to more extreme positions
what is an example of group polarization
mob mentality - more extreme actions in a group than alone
why is connection a benefit of group work
offers human connection, especially important for those who thrive socially
