Sport Psychology - Group Dynamics and Leadership Flashcards
Name 3 characteristics of a group
A group has shared identity
A group have task cohesion
A group have social cohesion
A group have hierarchy
How many stages are there of group formation
5
Identify the 5 stages of group formation
Forming
Storming
Norming
Performing
Mourning
Define the forming stage of group formation
The group member come together and get to know each other
Define the storming stage of group formation
There is conflict with group members as they try to establish their roles within the group
Define the norming stage of group formation
The group member begin to co-operate as they come to understand their roles
Define the performing stage of group formation
The group members begin to work together to achieve a common goal
Define the mourning stage of group formation
The task is completed and the group is broken up
Define task cohesion
The togetherness of a group to work towards a common goal
Is task cohesion or social cohesion more important?
Task cohesion
Define social cohesion
The inter-personal relationship between group members
What negative may social cohesion lead to?
Social cliques
Actual productivity = _____________ - ______________
Potential productivity - losses dues to faulty group processes
Define actual productivity
The performance level achieved by a group
Define potential productivity
The team’s best possible performance
