Group dynamics

• Group – two or more people who perceive themselves as a group and interacts with each other
• (b) the group must provide rewards to its members;
• (a)the members of the group must see themselves as a unit;
• (c) anything that happens to one member of the group affects every other members; and
• (d) the members of the group must share a common goal
• 2 (Dyad), 3 (Triad), 4 to 20 people (Small Group)
• Reasons for Joining Group

  I. Assignment

  II. Physical Proximity

  III. Affiliation – the need to be with other people

  IV. Identification

  V. Emotional Support

  VI. Assistance for help

  VII. Common Interest

  VIII. Common Goals