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About the Authors |
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Preface |
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Components of Small Group Communication |
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Definition of Small Group Communication |
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Primary Features of Small Group Communication |
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Secondary Features of Small Group |
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Ethics of Small Group Membership |
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A Final Note About Small Group Communication |
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Discussion Questions and References |
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The Small Group Socialization Process |
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Why Individuals Join Groups |
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Interpersonal Communication Motives |
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Small Group Socialization |
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Definitions of Socialization |
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Model of Small Group Socialization |
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Outcomes of Socialization |
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Communication Satisfaction |
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A Final Note About the Small Group Socialization Process |
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Discussion Questions and References |
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Small Group Member Communication and Personality Traits |
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Definition and Differentiation of Traits |
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Communication Apprehension |
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Communication and Personality Traits in the Small Group |
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A Final Note About Small Group Member Traits |
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Discussion Questions and References |
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Diversity Among Small Group Members |
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Definition and Outcomes of Diversity |
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Individualism-Collectivism |
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Demographic Diversity: Sex and Gender |
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Cognitive Diversity: Learning Styles |
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Communication Traits as a Reflection of Diversity |
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A Final Note About Diversity Among Small Group Members |
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Discussion Questions and References |
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Models of Small Group Development |
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Tuckman's Five-Phase Model |
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Gersick's Punctuated Equilibrium Model |
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Poole's Multiple-Sequence Model |
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Characteristics of Group Development |
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A Final Note About Small Group Development |
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Discussion Questions and References |
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Characteristics of Small Group Tasks |
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Characteristics of a Task |
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Engaging in Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Tasks |
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Functional Perspective of Small Group Communication |
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Assumptions of the Functional Perspective |
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Five Steps of the Functional Perspective |
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Antecedent Conditions of Groupthink |
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A Final Note About Small Group Tasks |
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Discussion Questions and References |
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Small Group Decision-Making Procedures |
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Definition of Decision-Making Procedures |
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Types of Decision-Making Procedures |
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Why Use Decision-Making Procedures? |
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A Final Note About Small Group Decision-Making Procedures |
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Discussion Questions and References |
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Development of Small Group Roles |
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Functional Approach to Roles |
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General Propositions of Roles |
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A Final Note About Small Group Roles |
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Discussion Questions and References |
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Approaches to Small Group Leadership |
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Being a Leader Versus Sharing Leadership |
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Classic Leadership Approaches |
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Trait Approach to Leadership |
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Style Approach to Leadership |
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Situational Approach to Leadership |
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Popular Communication Leadership Approaches |
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Emergent Leader Approach to Leadership |
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Charismatic Approach to Leadership |
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Counteractive Influence Approach to Leadership |
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Guidelines to Enhance Leadership Competence |
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A Final Note About Small Group Leadership |
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Discussion Questions and References |
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Relational Communication Among Small Group Members |
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Definition of Relational Communication |
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Verbal and Nonverbal Communication |
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Characteristics of Verbal Communication |
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Codes of Nonverbal Communication |
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A Final Note About Relational Communication |
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Discussion Questions and References |
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Conflict in the Small Group |
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Types of Small Group Conflict |
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Avoiding Conflict-Handling Style |
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Dominating Conflict-Handling Style |
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Compromising Conflict-Handling Style |
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Obliging Conflict-Handling Style |
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Integrating Conflict-Handling Style |
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Guidelines for Handling Conflict |
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A Final Note About Small Group Conflict |
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Discussion Questions and References |
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Cohesion and Climate in the Small Group |
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The Importance of Cohesion |
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Definition of Communication Climate |
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How Communication Climate Is Established |
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Description Versus Evaluation |
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Problem Orientation Versus Control |
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Spontaneity Versus Strategy |
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Empathy Versus Neutrality |
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Equality Versus Superiority |
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Provisionalism Versus Certainty |
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Turning a Defensive Climate Into a Supportive Climate |
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A Final Note About Cohesion and Climate |
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Discussion Questions and References |
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Appendix A Connecting Small Group Communication Concepts |
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Connecting Textbook Content to Small Group Interactions |
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Connection One: How to Make Social Groups Work |
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Connection Two: How to Make Work Groups Work |
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Connection Three: How to Become a Better Group Member |
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Connection Four: Understanding How and Why Groups Function |
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A Final Note About Connecting Small Group Communication Concepts |
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Discussion Questions and References |
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Appendix B Designing and Delivering Small Group Presentations |
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Designing the Small Group Presentation |
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Identifying the Primary Points |
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Organizing the Presentation |
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Choosing Supporting Materials |
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Delivering the Small Group Presentation |
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A Final Note About Designing and Delivering the Small Group Presentation |
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Discussion Questions and References |
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Glossary |
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Index |
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