Lecture 9 - Group Processes

This flashcard set comprises essential vocabulary terms and their definitions from Lecture 9 on Group Processes.

Group

Two or more people who are interacting with each other and are interdependent.

Group Cohesiveness

Qualities that bind group members together, leading them to stay in the group and participate in activities.

Social Facilitation

Enhanced performance on simple tasks and impaired performance on complex tasks in the presence of others.

Social Loafing

A group-produced reduction in individual output on easy tasks where contributions are pooled.

Groupthink

A kind of thinking where maintaining group cohesiveness is prioritized over considering the facts realistically.

Deindividuation

The loosening of normal constraints on behavior when people cannot be differentiated, leading to impulsive acts.

Prisoner’s Dilemma

A situation in which two individuals may choose to cooperate or compete, often reflecting limited trust.

Contingency Theory of Leadership

A theory suggesting that a leader's effectiveness varies based on the situation and relationship with subordinates.

Social Dilemma

A situation where individual benefits conflict with group benefits, leading to harmful effects if most choose the self-serving option.

Integrative Solutions

A resolution to a conflict where all parties obtain superior outcomes compared to an equal division.