Glossary G

Glossary G

Group socialisation refer to dynamic processes in which group members and groups influence each other. It is a pattern of change in the relationship between an individual and a group that begins when an individual first considers joining the group and ends when he or she leaves it.

Group space is defined as a temporary spatial boundary that forms around interacting groups and serves as a barrier to unwanted intrusion by non-members.

Group status refers to the esteem in which the group is held by people not in the group.

Group structure refers to the network of roles, communication pathways, and power in a group. It is the underlying pattern of roles, norms, and relations among members that organizes groups.

Group test is defined as a test which can be given to more than one person at a time by a single test administrator

Group Therapy refers to a Psychotherapy conducted in groups; a therapy conducted with groups of people rather than one on one between a therapist and client.

Group-centrism refers to a group-level syndrome caused by members’ excessive strivings to maintain and support their group ’s unity that results in perturbations in a group’s decision-making capability and intergroup relations.

Group –group conflict is defined as a conflict between two (2) or more groups.