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Grouphate
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The distance and aversion that people feel toward working in groups
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Primary groups
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Groups that provide members with a sense of belonging and affection
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Secondary groups
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Groups that meet principally to solve problems
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Social facilitation
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The tendency for people to work harder and do better when others are around
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Small group communication
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Communication among a small number of people who share a common purpose of goal, who feel connected to each other, and coordinate their behavior
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Trait theory
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Leadership theory that suggests that leaders are born
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Functional (situational) theory
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A theory that assumes leadership behaviors can be learned
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Style theory
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Theory that asserts that a leader's manner or style determines his or her success
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Laissez-faire
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A leadership style charectarized by complete freedom for the group in making decisions
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Analysis paralysis
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Potential pitfall in small group interaction occurs when excessive analysis prevents a group from moving toward a solution
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Decision making process
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The four step mehtod used to come to a solution
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Primary tension
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Uncertainty felt at beginning of decision making process
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Secondary (recurring) tension
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Conflict or tension found in the second or conflict phase of the process
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Emergence phase
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The third phase of the process occurs when group members express a cooperative attitude
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Reinforcement phase
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The final phase when froup members reach consensus and members feel a sense of accomplishment
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