Group Dynamics and Cohesion in Sports

What is the term used interchangeably with 'group' in the context of sports?

• Team

• Spectators

• Crowd

• Audience

What is task cohesion?

• The degree to which members of a group work together to achieve common goals

• The interpersonal attractions among group members

• The level of social interaction in a group

• The ability to perform tasks individually

What is the Ringlemann effect?

• The phenomenon where individual performance decreases as group size increases

• The impact of external factors on team cohesion

• The increase in motivation when working in a group

• The effect of leadership on group performance

Which of the following is a cause of social loafing?

• High motivation

• Strong group identity

• Low self-efficacy

• High self-efficacy

Which of the following is NOT a method to eliminate social loafing?

• Punishing players

• Setting clear goals

• Encouraging social bonds

• Ignoring individual performance

What does Steiner's model of group productivity suggest?

• Potential productivity is always greater than actual productivity

• Motivational losses are irrelevant to productivity

• Actual productivity equals potential productivity minus losses due to faulty group processes

• Group size does not affect productivity

What is the importance of cohesion in sports teams?

• It only affects social interactions

• It is crucial for team success, especially task cohesion

• It is not important for professional teams

• It ensures individual success

What is social facilitation?

• The effect of leadership on group dynamics

• The increase in group cohesion over time

• The decrease in performance when working alone

• The tendency for people to perform better on simple tasks when in the presence of others

Which of the following is a characteristic of a cohesive team?

• Individual goals prioritized over team goals

• Frequent conflicts among members

• High levels of trust and support

• Lack of communication

What is the main focus of social cohesion in sports teams?

• Winning at all costs

• Building strong interpersonal relationships

• Improving individual skills

• Achieving personal records