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6 characteristics of small groups Answer: a. 3 or more members b. Interaction c. Interdependence d. Working e. Common goal f. Psychological bond Difference between primary and secondary groups Answer: a. Primary - fulfill our basic social needs (Ex: family) b. Secondary - ...

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6 characteristics of small groups Answer: a. 3 or more members

b. Interaction

c. Interdependence

d. Working

e. Common goal

f. Psychological bond



Difference between primary and secondary groups Answer: a. Primary - fulfill our basic social needs
(Ex: family)

b. Secondary - exist to reach a goal, then disband (many secondary groups become primary groups) (Ex:
task)



6 characteristics of an effective group Answer: a. Clear, elevating goal

b. Competent members

c. Unified commitment

d. Collaborative climate

e. Standards of excellence

f. Principled leaders



5 tips to avoid in order to have an effective group Answer: a. Distrust of other team members

b. Fear of conflict

c. Lack of commitment to the team

, d. Avoid accountability

e. Lack of focus in achieving results



5 characteristics of an effective group member Answer: a. Experience

b. Problem-solving ability

c. Openness and supportiveness

d. Action-oriented

e. Positive personal style



Dialectics theory Answer: Characterized by ongoing tensions between the multiple contradictions,
complexities, human experience



What is a system? Answer: a. A set of interconnected parts working together to form a whole in the
context of a changing environment.



Input Answer: Crucial to a group, any info that comes from outside the group



Entropy Answer: As input ceases groups begin to die



Throughput Answer: Transform input, done through discussion, conflict, forming expectations, and
establishing relationships



Output Answer: The results, could be improved relationships, solutions to problems, resolution of
conflict. Both tangible and intangible.



9. What is the "ripple effect" in groups? Answer: Small part of huge system can have a tremendous
impact.

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