Why I Chose This Group

Every group, small or larger, exhibit various different dynamics of how people relate to and interact with each other. These interactions vary depending on the nature/goal of the group, the culture each individual was raised in and the personal affects each individual contributes to the group as a whole. For this class everyone was split into groups by the order of our last names on the classlist where the goal of each group is to conduct a presentation on a psychological/sociological phenomena that occurs in society. The group I was a part of consisted of four members, three male and one female, where we decided to do our presentation on the relationship between depression and the use of social media. Throughout the meetings I saw various different psychological phenomena occur such as social facilitation, helping behavior, minority influence, proximity, stereotyping and fundamental attribution error.

2.3 Explain how you work with a group/s to agree acceptable group and individual behavior.

As we know families as always changing and so are the dynamics. Communication is a transactional process that is changing over time. Two central scopes of family behavior are adaptability and cohesion. Each is divided into four levels to create 16 combinations. Overtime it has changed to fit into cohesion, adaptability and communication.

An important part of our education and growing experience originates from our skill to analyze and reflect upon groups we are and have been apart of. This refection can enable us to analyze our strengths and weakness of ourselves in others in the group. By doing this, we can better ourselves in the group setting and strengthen how we work with others. The group I will be analyzing in this paper is the Dutton Family. The Dutton Family consists of fourteen people in the immediate family. For the purpose of the family’s privacy, I will be using pseudonym for each member. Barbara and Bob are the parents of the Dutton family; they had four children of their own, who we will refer to as, K, J, B, and T. K married M and they had two children together,

The contents of this assignment will include multiple psychological theories to explain what ways an individual’s behaviour changes when he/she is part of a group. These theories will define social influence, conformity procedures within groups and social cognition, including the self-categorisation theory. Social groups are used in everyday living to represent beliefs, to work, play and to socialise. Groups can have a negative effect on an individual. Not been part of a group due to exclusion or stereotyping can create a negative effect.

The next set of questions prepared for the family had to do with the responsibilities of the each member. There are many day-to-day tasks that are needed to be completed to keep the family functional and happy. Both Ivonne and Marvin are social workers for the city of East LA, and Ivonne has recently decided to go back to school to peruse a Master degree. The couple has to work 10 hour daily, keep food on the table, a roof over their head and feed there “children” aka Lady and Frijol. Socity has a general expectation of the women being the one the one to prepare dinner, doing the shopping, etc. And on the other hand the man is suppose to be the breadwinner and be

The group seem to consist of 4 girls. The interdependence of the second group was okay, because two of the girls did have an effect on how the others operated and enjoyed their food. The psychological boundaries were the happiness displayed within the group. No matter how many times the focus slipped from the food the group was in a great mood and enjoy each other company. There weren’t many physical

While social groups are important, the family has the primary impact of developing a sense of self. The poorly-differentiated self requires acceptance and approval of others for thinking, acting, and saying.

How might group members' particular ethnicity/culture (as you understand it) influence group dynamics and communication styles or patterns in the group? Give examples

However, family members that also do not display the same viewpoints as the majority often are shown directed negative feelings. It seems though that the family has a general conscientious about taking care of each other, supporting

During our summer experience, there was some discontent in my group. When relationships did not go well, focusing on the paper and presentation was the only thing that got me through the group work. In the end, we made it, but I would have much preferred a strong emphasis on both tasks and relationships as reflected in this questionnaire.

My primary group is a triad that consists of three close friends. The ties that binds me into their friendship is my best friend Kim. I met the other two friends through her because they were her close friends in high school and currently in college. After hanging out almost everyday I began to connect with each one of them and became an addition to the group.

In system theory, behaviors and family members responses influence the family pattern and life. Meanings and values are vital components of the

Cooley called personal and tightly integrated groups “primary” because they are among the first groups we experience in life (Macionis,2013). In addition, family and friends have primary importance in the socialization process, shaping our attitudes, behavior, and social identity (Macionis,2013). Members of a primary group also tend to view each other as unique and irreplaceable (Macionis,181). Especially in the family, we are bound to others by emotion and loyalty (Macionis,2013). Brothers and sisters may not always get along, but they always remain “family” (Macionis,2013).

Even without knowing it, all of us are in a group. We all have our own group of friends, one’s family is considered a group, and as a school one is considered to be a group. These are just a few examples of groups that many of us are a part of in everyday situations. When looking for a group to analysis, I chose to the characters in the TV show New Girl. I chose this group of people, because as a college student we may choose to in a house or apartment with many friends. Many of the processes that goes into a successful group, are needed when living with multiple people. Even though they might not always agree, the roommates in New Girl are successful in many areas of what makes a successful group.