BThe social patterns and relationships that form when people interact in groups
CHaving friends
DBeing popular
Group dynamics is how people interact, who has influence, how power works, and what roles people play in groups.
Question 2 True / False
In a healthy group, one person should always be in charge and make all the decisions.
TTrue
FFalse
Answer: False
False. Healthy groups have shared power and input from different people. Too much power in one person often creates problems.
Question 3 True / False
You can't affect group dynamics because you're just one person.
TTrue
FFalse
Answer: False
False. One person's choices — how they act, what they say, who they include — can shift group dynamics for everyone.
Question 4 Multiple Choice
If your group is leaving someone out, what could you do?
AJoin in on excluding them
BIgnore it, it's not your problem
CInclude them, ask them to join, or talk to the group about it
DTell on them
As one person, you can shift group dynamics by including someone or bringing up the issue respectfully.
Question 5 Short Answer
Describe a time you noticed group dynamics at work (either including or excluding). What happened?
Think about your answer, then reveal below.
Model answer: Examples: A group was mean to someone, and I could see how it affected them. Friends made an inside joke that left someone out. A leader was being unfair. Someone was brave and others followed.
Good answers show awareness that groups have social patterns and that what happens in groups affects people.