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1. Three or more interdependent persons who share a common identity and communicate to
achieve a common goal. ______
2. A team of individuals working together to achieve a common goal who communicate
primarily through technology. ______
3. Individuals who meet your basic life, psychological, and social needs. _______
4. Individuals who help you achieve specific goals or perform tasks. _______
5. An initial phase where group members come to know one another and the tasks. ______
6. When members have different ideas on how to approach a task or who should take on
leadership roles. ______
7. When members agree on how to achieve a goal and who will do what. _______
8. When members complete their task. _______
9. When the task is completed, members disband. ______
10. Positions taken on by appointment or election. _______
11. Specific patterns of behavior and communication that members develop from interacting over
time. _______
12. The exchange of information about a duty or goal important to your group. _______
13. Communication that builds trust and appreciative interpersonal relationships in a group.
_______
14. Team member’s communication that disrupts a group’s efforts. _______
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15. A type of egocentric role where a teammate relies on other members to do all the work.
_______
16. A group whose members like each other and share a sense of camaraderie. _______
17. Expectations about behavior within a group. _______
18. Anticipated or real anxiety associated with communicating with others. _______
19. Taking a stance on controversial issues and refuting those who disagree with you. _______
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