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What does free riding mean in relation to group work?

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Where group members feel that other group members will do the work for them

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What does evaluation apprehension mean?

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When a person feels afraid of what others will think

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What does production blocking mean?

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One person talks at a time which enhances the creativity if others

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What is the social loafing effect?

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As the number of people in a group increase the performance of each individual will decrease

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What does group polarisation mean?

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Groups tend to make more extreme decisions

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What does social comparison mean in relation to group polarisation?

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We try to be like other group members.

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What does persuasive argumentation mean in relation to group polarisation?

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Information agreed apon the majority of a group will dominate group discussion.

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What are the four areas involved in stage development within teams?

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Forming- ambiguity and confusion

Storming- conflict between moments rebellion of the task

Norming- accepted procedures and communication is established

Performing- focusing on goal achievement.

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What is a sociogram?

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Tool to study the relationship between group members.