Group Dynamics in Psychology
Group Dynamics in Psychology
Social- In my social group, it is clear that we are a collection of individuals guided by roles and norms. We, as friends, clearly influence each other, satisfy personal needs through association, and could be classified as a unit due to our common relation and degree of similiarity. I also notice a great degree of interdependence. That is, evnts affecting one
Work- Contrastingly, in my work group, I don't find as much similarity and personal need fulfillment. In this group, I observe a greater emphasis on goal achievement. At work, we achieve goals that we would otherwise be unable to accomplish individually. I also recognize a sense of interdependence as we are all affected by changes involving any single employee.
a) Positive Interdependence Social: In my social group for example, we often help one another such that we are able to accomplish group goals and wants. I remember one incident in high school wherein one of "our" friends had to paint his outside decking before he was able to do anything of leisure. Because we had made group plans, we all went over and helped with the painting. Had we not helped, we would not have achieved the group experience that we all wanted. Work: Because my work group is more goal oriented, positive interdependence plays a greater role in thiscontext. For example, at work we all have differenttasks that we must accomplish. I usually work the sales floor, write up sales and oversee operations while the other guys might be out delivering merchandise or unloading shipments from our distributers. We are all interdependent upon one another such that we are able to run a successful business. Our personal responsibilities exist only when all individuals accomplish theirgiven tasks.
Individual Accountability/ Social: Often times we, as a social group, make group plans. Personal
Social- In my social group, it is clear that we are a collection of individuals guided by roles and norms. We, as friends, clearly influence each other, satisfy personal needs through association, and could be classified as a unit due to our common relation and degree of similiarity. I also notice a great degree of interdependence. That is, evnts affecting one
Work- Contrastingly, in my work group, I don't find as much similarity and personal need fulfillment. In this group, I observe a greater emphasis on goal achievement. At work, we achieve goals that we would otherwise be unable to accomplish individually. I also recognize a sense of interdependence as we are all affected by changes involving any single employee.
a) Positive Interdependence Social: In my social group for example, we often help one another such that we are able to accomplish group goals and wants. I remember one incident in high school wherein one of "our" friends had to paint his outside decking before he was able to do anything of leisure. Because we had made group plans, we all went over and helped with the painting. Had we not helped, we would not have achieved the group experience that we all wanted. Work: Because my work group is more goal oriented, positive interdependence plays a greater role in thiscontext. For example, at work we all have differenttasks that we must accomplish. I usually work the sales floor, write up sales and oversee operations while the other guys might be out delivering merchandise or unloading shipments from our distributers. We are all interdependent upon one another such that we are able to run a successful business. Our personal responsibilities exist only when all individuals accomplish theirgiven tasks.
Individual Accountability/ Social: Often times we, as a social group, make group plans. Personal