 A small group consists of three to fifteen people who share a common purpose, who feel a sense of belonging to the group, and who exert influence on one another.

 A small number of people  A group has a common purpose  Group members feel a sense of belonging  Group members exert influence on others in groups

 The transitive process of creating meaning among three to fifteen people who share a common purpose, who feel a sense of belong to the group, and who exert influence on each other.

 A team is a coordinated group of people organized to work together to achieve a specific, common goal.

 Teams: ◦ Develop clearly defined responsibilities for team members ◦ Have clearly defined rules for team operation ◦ Develop clear goals ◦ Develop a way of coordinating their efforts

 Experience  Problem-Solving Ability  Openness  Supportiveness  Action Oriented  Positive Personal Style

 Primary groups exist to fulfill the basic human need of associating with others. ◦ Example: Your family  Study groups meet to learn new ideas. ◦ Example: Group projects in class  Therapy groups exist to provide treatment for the personal problems that group members may have. ◦ Example: Weight Watchers, Alcoholics Anonymous, and Gamblers Anonymous

 Problem-Solution Groups exist to resolve an issue or overcome an unsatisfactory situation or obstacle to achieve a goal ◦ Common in businesses and organizations  Focus Groups are small groups of people who are asked to discuss a particular ropic or issue so that others can better understand how these group members respond to the topics or issues presented ◦ Seen in advertising/marketing agencies

 Social Groups exist for the joy of socializing ◦ Dinner clubs, travel groups, music groups.