Group Cohesion

Requirements for Group Cohesion

Lesson Objectives

• Recall the definition for Social Groups.

• Define the term Group Cohesion.

• Identify the requirements for cohesion in groups and Institutions.

• Explain the requirements for cohesion in groups and Institutions.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describe the Family?

• Primary Group

• Secondary Group

• Reference Group

Multiple Choice

A group of childhood friends can best be described as?

• Primary Group

• Secondary Group

• Reference Group

Multiple Choice

Collection of people who regularly interact with one another on the basis of shared expectations concerning behavior and who share sense of common identity.

• Social aggregates

• Social categories

• Social group

Multiple Select

A school is a ................... social group.

• Primary

• Secondary

• Formal

• Informal

Multiple Choice

What type of group is this?

A study group ......

• Primary group and informal

• Secondary and formal

Let's Discuss!!

• What do you think about David?

  
  

• Do you think that group cohesion existed in the group?

• What was lacking in the group as to why they weren’t able to complete the assignment?

• In your opinion, what are some factors necessary for group cohesion?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are requirements for group cohesion? (Select ALL that apply)

• Effective leadership

• Cooperation

• Loyalty

• Freedom

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not hinder cooperation within groups?

• Selfishness

• Ignorance

• Honesty

• Discrimination

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions is likely to lead to the survival of a group?

• Solving problems as a group

• Members acting individually

• Leader controlling group members

• Members being critical of group goals

Multiple Choice

Cohesion among members of a group would lead to

• competition among members

• conflict among members

• disunity among members

• attainment of groups goals

Multiple Choice

A leader is a person who

• is being led for the achievement of some important goals

• makes all the decision in an active organization

• occupies a central role or position of dominance and influence in a group

• has subservient roles to perform in a group