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After reading this chapter you should be able to:
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| 1. Explain why groups have a life cycle. |
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| 2. Describe the two main phases groups experience and give examples of the kinds of tasks members must handle during each phase. |
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| 3. Define primary, secondary, and tertiary tension; give examples of each. |
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| 4. Describe the communicative dynamics of each phase of group socialization. |
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| 5. Describe each of the three main categories of roles in groups. |
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| 6. Differentiate between formal and behavioral roles and describe how behavioral roles emerge during group interaction. |
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| 7. Differentiate between rules and norms and describe the four methods by which norms develop. |
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| 8. Explain what you would say and do if you wanted to change a group norm. |
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| 9. Describe each of the three main components that contribute to a group's climate. |