ABSTRACT

This book presents theoretical expositions of the various group topics and descriptions of existing research, emphasizing performance and interaction issues. It discusses some specific groups, of workplace groups, juries, computer-based groups, and other unique groups.

chapter One|5 pages

Introduction and Overview

part One|36 pages

Basic Group Processes

chapter Two|12 pages

The Experience of Group Membership

chapter Three|22 pages

Group Influence

part Two|82 pages

Group Performance and Interaction

chapter Four|15 pages

Group Decisionmaking

chapter Five|17 pages

Social Facilitation

chapter Six|20 pages

Social Motivation Losses

chapter Seven|26 pages

Social Dilemmas

part Three|84 pages

Specific Types of Groups

chapter Eight|29 pages

Groups in the Workplace

chapter Nine|12 pages

Juries

chapter Ten|11 pages

Computer-Based Groups

chapter Eleven|21 pages

Unique Groups

chapter Twelve|6 pages

Future Directions in Group Research