Introduction
In this assessment, you will explore group leadership, power and influence, and group performance, and then look at how it all comes together in the form of decision making within a group.
Preparation
Review the following:
- Reflection on Teams in Action [DOCX].
- The scoring guide for this assessment.
Instructions
Continuing with your chosen group from your life, complete the Reflection on Teams in Action [DOCX] worksheet. Follow the directions on the worksheet and completely fill in the six parts.
Additional Requirements
Your completed worksheet should meet the following requirements:
- Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message. As this is a reflection assessment, you may use first-person language (I, me, mine) when appropriate.
- References: Support your responses using references. List these references on the last page, titled References.
- APA formatting: A references list and in-text citations are required in this assessment, and should be formatted according to APA style. See the Evidence and APA section of the Writing Center for guidance.
- Length: Fill in each space in the tables. Complete the assessment in complete sentences, not in lists or bullet points.
- Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
- Competency 1: Apply key concepts, principles, and themes in group dynamics.
- Evaluate theories of decision making.
- Competency 2: Apply integrative thinking and problem solving to group dynamics.
- Explain behavior using biological, individual, group, and cultural theories.
- Develop strategies to minimize bias in decision making.
- Competency 3: Apply knowledge of group dynamics to interpersonal interactions.
- Apply psychological concepts about team dynamics that facilitate effective interactions with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Competency 4: Apply the concepts and principles of group dynamics to solve project management problems.
- Demonstrate leadership and followership skills.
- Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
- Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.
- Write in an organized manner, with clear purpose, proper grammar, and a scholarly tone.