COM230: Small Group Communications

Exam 1 Review

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What is the ideal size for a group?
5-7 people
Group Communication
Interaction of 3 or more interdependent people working to achieve a common goal
The 3 parts of group communication are?
Interaction, Common Goal, Interdependence
What are the 5 types of groups?
Primary Groups, Social Groups, Service Groups, Work Groups, Public Groups
Primary Groups
Family members and friends
Social Groups
Hobby groups, sports teams, college sororities
Service Groups
Therapy groups, support groups
Work Groups
Management groups, sales staff
Public Groups
Groups used to benefit the public
Panel Discussion
Several people who interact with one another on a common topic for the benefit of the audience. Ex: Oprah
Symposium
Group members present short, uninterrupted speeches on different aspects of a topic for the benefit of an audience
Forum
Lets audience members to comment or ask questions
Governance Groups
Helps make public policy decisions
Group Dialectic
Represents the balance between competing and contradictory components of group work by taking a both/and approach to resolving tension
What are the group development stages?
Forming Stage, Storming Stage, Norming Stage, Performing Stage, Adjourning Stage