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Learning ObjectivesAfter reading this chapter you should be able to:
1.Explain the concept of role as it relates to participation in small groups. |
2.Identify what is meant by role stability, including its impact on the functioning of a small group. |
3.Differentiate between formal and informal roles. |
4.Describe a model of role emergence that includes the concept of group reinforcement. |
5.Name and explain three types of role conflict and speculate about some typical outcomes of each type of conflict. |
6.List and describe the roles that fall under each of these categories: group task roles, group maintenance roles, and self-centered roles. |
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