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Define group
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-a gathering of 2 or more individuals who:
-share a common purpose -meet over a substantial time period -meet in face-to-face interaction (???) -work to achieve an identifiabl goal **a deliberate assembly of pl who elect to be together because of a cause, activity, purpose, or goal** |
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What is the difference between Primary and Secondary Groups?
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Primary
-more spontaneous -linked to values of an individual -informal structure and social process -membership is either automatic (eg: family) or is freely chosen because of common interest (eg: religious) -important part of person's self concept (eg: I am an sdeo student) Secondary groups -no spontaneous -more structure and distinct purpose (planned, time limits, leader, specific goals, etc.) -once goal is achieved, group dissolves (eg: focus group) -people join secondary groups for 1 of 3 reasons 1)to meet personally estalished goals 2)to develop more effective coping skills 3)required by the larger community system to which the individual belongs |
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List Member Variables that affect Group Dynamic
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1) Commitment
-how bad do you want to be there and fulfill your responsibilities? 2) Functional Similarity -do group members have enough common intellectual, emotional and experiential characteristics to interact with each other and to carry out group objects? -do you mesh well? 3) Leadership style |
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List Group Variables that affect Group Dynamic
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1) Purpose
-what are you here for? -reason for the groups existence -examples Table 12-1 pg.264 2) Norms ***Group Norms*** -behavioral standards expected of group members -facilitate goal achievment -provide needed predicatbility for effective group functioning ***Universal Norms*** -behavioral standards held by most groups to be essential to the success of group life -eg: confidentiality, regular attendance ***Group-specific norms*** -combo of expectations, values, and needs of group members -eg: degree of individual risk taking, decision making, tolerance of humor and anger, focus on task or process, and level of leader control 3) Cohesiveness -value a group holds for its members and their investment in being a part of the group -how well a group meshes -Box 12-1 pg.266 4)Role Functions -the behaviors members use to move toward task functions and ensure personal satisfaction -what is everyones part in the group? 5) Decision Style -how do you come to terms? (eg:vote? leader chooses? etc.) -better product than individual thinking for 3 reasons: i) pool of everyones knowledge, skills and resources ii)so many different perspectives therefore more factors considered iii)decision making process ensures ownership and greater likelihood of compliance amongst members -sequence of events: brainstorm-> analyze potential alternatives-> narrow down selection-> choose the best |
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Define Group think
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-cohesiveness carried to an extreme
-loyalty and approval becomes so important that members lose opinion and follow the groups direction regardless |
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Define Leadership
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"interpersonal influence, exercised in situations and directed through the communication process, toward the attainment of a specified goal or goals"
-requires preparation, professional leadership attitudes and behaviors, responsible selection of members, and use of a responsible scientific rationale for determining a specific group approach |
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List characteristics needed by an effective group leader.
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-committed to the groups purpose
-self aware of personal biases, values and interpersonal limitations -open attitude between group members -good listeners -convey warmth and understanding -adaptable understand their skills and limitations |
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Designated Leader vs Emergent Leader?
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Designated
-trained in group dynamics and process -usually assigned Emergent -informal leaders -recognized by other group members as powerful and often having equal status with the designated leader |
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Define Group process
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-structural development of the group... its life cycle
-Fig12-3 pg.273 |
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What are good ways to give feedback in a group setting?
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Box 12-3 pg.272
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What is the Leaders task in the early stages of the life cycle of a group?
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1-Assess and plan
2-define the goals of the group 3-match client needs with group goals 4-Determine types of group membership a) closed group b) open group c) homogenous group - members have something in common (eg: breastcancer support group) 5-Create the appropriate environment 6-Determine the Appropriate group size 7-Conduct a pre-group interview |
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Phases of the Group Life Cycle?
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1) Forming Phase
-getting everyone together and on the same page -developing trust is key here 2) Storming Phase -once they get more comfy, they begin to cope with power and control issues 3) Norming Phase -feedback becomes more spontaneous and group members begin to share more responsibility for the leadership of the group 4) Performing Phase -everyone gets their shit together and gets work done 5) Adjourning Phase -termination occurs when the group members have achieved desired outcomes |
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List and BRIEFLY describe different types of Therapeutic groups
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Psychiatric Group
-group with clients experiencing major psychiatric illness Reality Orientation Group -with confused, elderly, clients -help maintain contact with the environment and reduce confusion about time, place and person Resocialization Groups -useful for withdrawn, elderly clients -gets them out to socialize Remotivation Groups -helpful in counteracting the isolation and apathy resulting from long term institutionalization Reminiscence Groups -offer powerful sources of self esteem for cognitively intact, elderly clients Therapeutic Activity Groups -occupational therapy -recreational therapy -dance therapy -art therapy -poetry and biblio therapy |
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What are community support groups? Give examples.
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-AKA self help group
-provide emotional and practical support to clients and their families who are experiencing chronic illness, crises, or the ill health of a family member -Box12-5 pg.283 |