Who published the first study of group communication at New School era of Communication in 1955?

Who explained the different types of power? (Include the year)

This term refers when three or more people INTERACT OVER TIME, DEPEND ON EACH OTHER, & FOLLOW SHARED RULES of conduct to REACH  a common goal (Wood, 2003)

This term refers when three or more individuals INTERACT ABOUT SOME COMMON PROBLEM/INTERDEPENDENT GOAL & can EXERT MUTUAL INFLUENCE over one another (Gerald Wilson, 2002).

It is a SPECIAL KIND of GROUP characterized by DIFFERENT BUT COMPLIMENTARY resources of group members & by a strong sense of COLLECTIVE IDENTITY (Wood).

Give the six characteristics of groups (in chronological order - separate your answer with comma)

It is a characteristic of group that identifies when group members are dependent to others to maintain the group's existence and achieve its goals; acknowledging that you need your group members to achieve your goals.

According to Cragon & Wright (1999), it is a characteristic of a group needed to achieve a goal. They broke it down into 4 parts namely: problem solving, role playing, & trust building.

It is a group characteristic that allows us to accomplish things we wouldn't be able to accomplish on our own; its whole point is the saying "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts".

People who were put together in a group share the same goal and passion about it.

It is the set standard for a group to help achieve the goal; could be formal and conscious or informal and unconscious.

When you are part of a group, you feel a sense of connection (with your co-members) and participation; sense of wholeness

Who categorized groups on the basis of WHY THEY WERE FORMED and the HUMAN NEEDS they serve? (include year) ex. RIZAL & JACINTO (1897)

A type of group that help us realize our human needs such as the feeling of receiving affection, love, inclusion, and acceptance; long-term; formed NOT TO accomplish tasks; eg. family, friends, roommates

A type of group formed to accomplish work, perform a task, solve problems, and make decisions; has objective goal/goal to be attained (Larson & LaFasto 1989)

Its sole purpose is to participate in activities together with other people.

This group helps people overcome their personal problems with the help of insight and moral support from other people; allows them to grow as individuals; eg. Alcoholics Anonymous

This group is formed to discover and develop new ideas and ways of thinking with other people (Harris & Sherblom).

This group intends to solve a specific problem by formulating effective solutions with other people.

What are the 3 out of 7 progressive and cumulative strategies from the Rhetoric of Agitation & Control accdg to Bowers & Ochs (1971)? Answer like this: RED, YELLOW, BLUE

Who said this line to define Polarization? "You are either part of the problem or part of the solution."

It places high value on GROUP WORK because the outcomes or our communication IMPACTS ALL members of the community.

It places high value on the INDIVIDUAL PERSON above the needs of the group.

It influences HOW WE INTERPRET messages of other; literally means "to be able"

A type of power that refers to control/dominance; when one individual or group make decisions that significantly affect the others

A power that refers to the personal sense of strength; we can stand, walk, speak, etc.

It is the power one holds NOT TO COMMAND, but to SUGGEST AND BE LISTENED TO; to begin something & see it actually happen

Give the three reasons WHY WE FORM GROUPS (chronologically)

Give the 5 stages of groups formation (chronologically)

This stage is where the group's goals are made clear; group norms begin to be negotiated/established; distributing of tasks

Also referred to as the "first fight" (in couples); constant NEGOTIATION on HOW THE GROUP SHOUL OPERATE & members' participation.

This is the stage which signifies that the group members are WILLING TO ABIDE by the group's rules and values to achieve its goals. 

The stage where everything happens; getting the business at hand; this is the DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC of a group

This refers to the end of the group after accomplishing the goal.

Give the four types of GROUPS ROLES (chronologically)

The one who keeps the group focused on the goal/task by setting agendas, evaluating ideas and contribution of participants.

They are the ones who seek/provide factual information needed for evaluating ideas, problem-solving, and reaching conclusions.

They are the ones who seek out/provide subjective responses about ideas and suggestions.

They are the ones who argues a contrary; have an opposing POV

They the group's cheerleader; provides energy, motivation, positive encouragement

Give the three types of procedural roles (chronologically)

They serve as the traffic director; manages the flow of information to keep the group on task

They are the ones who maintain proper communicative balance; points of contact between times of group meetings

They are the ones who tracks group ideas, decisions, & progress; like a secretary

Give the 5 types individual roles (chronologically)

They are the ones who engages in FORCEFUL/DOMINATING COMMUNICATION to put others down; initiate conflict with other members

They are the ones who complains about small procedural matter; blocks the group's progress by not letting them get to the task.

They show littles interest in the group; does not contribute at all.

They use inappropriate humor that can steer the group from its mission.

A type of leadership style in which the leader takes a laid back or hands-off approach; "let do"; minimal input and refrains from directing the group

A type of leadership where the leader EXERTS MAXIMUM control over the group; makes unilateral decisions rather than consulting with the members

A leadership style where the decision-making power is shared among group members; not exercised by one individual

What are the two categories of norms?

A type of norm where individual members have designated roles

A type of norm where there is a generally accepted rules of behaviors for all members; directs the behavior of the group as a whole.

What are the five ways of decision making? (chronologically)

This refers to the decision-making process that requires the most group input; to reach it GM must PARTICIPATE & AGREE TO ADOPT IT

This requires a larger percentage before reaching a decision; to reach it GM must have an EQUAL SAY in the decision process

This happens when members gives up something and gain something in return; may not be fair bcos of what is being given up and obtained; this comes in if there's no decision on consensus and voting

No actual input from the group, but the group's participation may be needed for implementing the decision

This happens when the group is UNABLE TO EXAMINE ALL POTENTION SOLUTIONS because they are so focused on agreement and consensus; occurs when a group OVERESTIMATES its POWER AND MORALITY, becomes close-minded, and when GM ARE PRESSURED to CONFORM and not raise objections

It is the central importance to group work; can be a source of frustration

They maintain and balance the social and emotional needs of the group members

They create a safe space for others to share ideas and offer suggestions.

They do what they are told; goes along with decisions and assignments from the group

They use humor; changes the subject in attempt to minimize tension and avoid conflict

They mediates disagreements or conflicts among members by encouraging others to give in to meet the group's goals.

A role that help or hinder a group's ability to accomplish its goals

A role which focuses on building and maintaining relationships among individuals in a group; how people feel 

It is a role that's concerned with how the group accomplishes a task

A type of role that detracts from group goals and emphasizes personal goals.