N1130 MIDTERM 2 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++
Group
A gathering of two or more individuals who share a common purpose and meet over a
substantial time period in face-to-face interaction to achieve an identifiable goal.
Primary groups
Spontaneous and linked to values of an individual. Characterized by an informal
structure and social process, group memberships is either automatic or is freely chosen
because of common interest.
Secondary groups
Not spontaneous, planned, time-lined association; a prescribed structure; a designated
leader; and a specific, identified purpose. When the goal is achieved, the group
disbands.
Group dynamics
The communication process and behaviors occurring during the life of the group.
Group norms
Behavioral standards expected of group members.
Universal norms
explicit behavioural standards which must be present in all groups for effective
attendance and not socializing with members outside the group- personal relationships
with members outside the group threaten the integrity of the group
,Group- Specific norms
constructed by the group; shared beliefs, values & unspoken rules
Are implicit; ex. Tolerance for lateness, use of humor, confrontation & talking directly to
other group members
Group purpose
provides the rationale for a group's existence- provides direction for decisions,
influences the type of communication and activities required to meet goals
Self roles
Roles a person uses to meet self-needs at the expense of other members' needs, group
values, and goal achievement.
Maintenance functions
- behaviours designed to ensure personal satisfaction
Eg. encouraging communication, gatekeeping, harmoninzing
Task functions
Behaviors members use to move toward goal achievement
Eg. schedules, progress reports, etc.
Decision-making by consensus
The group generates ideas and narrows them down by considering the consequences if
the idea were to be implemented, and finally chooses the most promising solution.
Leadership
, Interpersonal influence, exercised in situations and directed through the communication
process, toward the attainment of a specified goal or goals
Intra-disciplinary team
Limited to a single occupation in healthcare
Eg. different levels of nurses
Inter-disciplinary team
Relating to more than one branch of knowledge
Eg. working with the nutritionist, specialist, etc. to speed up the client's healing process
Collaborative practice
Working together toward
mutually identified goals
while valuing different
perspectives and
accountabilities of different
team members
What are the 5 phases to group development?
1. Forming
2. Storming
3. Norming
4. Performing
5. Adjourning
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++
Group
A gathering of two or more individuals who share a common purpose and meet over a
substantial time period in face-to-face interaction to achieve an identifiable goal.
Primary groups
Spontaneous and linked to values of an individual. Characterized by an informal
structure and social process, group memberships is either automatic or is freely chosen
because of common interest.
Secondary groups
Not spontaneous, planned, time-lined association; a prescribed structure; a designated
leader; and a specific, identified purpose. When the goal is achieved, the group
disbands.
Group dynamics
The communication process and behaviors occurring during the life of the group.
Group norms
Behavioral standards expected of group members.
Universal norms
explicit behavioural standards which must be present in all groups for effective
attendance and not socializing with members outside the group- personal relationships
with members outside the group threaten the integrity of the group
,Group- Specific norms
constructed by the group; shared beliefs, values & unspoken rules
Are implicit; ex. Tolerance for lateness, use of humor, confrontation & talking directly to
other group members
Group purpose
provides the rationale for a group's existence- provides direction for decisions,
influences the type of communication and activities required to meet goals
Self roles
Roles a person uses to meet self-needs at the expense of other members' needs, group
values, and goal achievement.
Maintenance functions
- behaviours designed to ensure personal satisfaction
Eg. encouraging communication, gatekeeping, harmoninzing
Task functions
Behaviors members use to move toward goal achievement
Eg. schedules, progress reports, etc.
Decision-making by consensus
The group generates ideas and narrows them down by considering the consequences if
the idea were to be implemented, and finally chooses the most promising solution.
Leadership
, Interpersonal influence, exercised in situations and directed through the communication
process, toward the attainment of a specified goal or goals
Intra-disciplinary team
Limited to a single occupation in healthcare
Eg. different levels of nurses
Inter-disciplinary team
Relating to more than one branch of knowledge
Eg. working with the nutritionist, specialist, etc. to speed up the client's healing process
Collaborative practice
Working together toward
mutually identified goals
while valuing different
perspectives and
accountabilities of different
team members
What are the 5 phases to group development?
1. Forming
2. Storming
3. Norming
4. Performing
5. Adjourning
