Chapter 7 Vocabulary Words The Basics of Speech

Chapter 7 Vocabulary: 1. Brainstorming 2. Clique 3. Criteria 4. Forming 5. Group 6. Group Norms 7. Group Problem Solving 8. Group Purpose 9. Moderator 10. Norming 11. Performing 12. Role 13. Storming (Not in the glossary) 14. Subgroup

Brainstorming Group discussion technique in which as many ideas as possible are listed.

Clique Subgroup whose members tend to “stick” together and avoid other people.

Criteria Standards that a solution has to meet in order to be acceptable.

Forming The first stage of the group life cycle during which members come together and establish leadership.

Group Small number of people who share a common purpose or interest.

Group Norms Ways in which people are expected to act as group members.

Group Problem Solving Method group members use to solve problems.

Group Purpose Group’s reason for existing.

Moderator Person who keeps a panel or symposium discussion moving and makes sure everyone’s ideas are heard.

Norming The third stage of the group life cycle, during which members begin to develop a sense of of identity and function well together with established norms.

Performing The fourth, and last stage of the group life cycle, during which the focus is on the task and members function together in completing the task.

Role Personal pattern of communication that characterizes one’s place in a group.

Storming The second stage in the group life cycle where arguing and battling for leadership can occur.

Subgroup Smaller group within a group.