James and Lena are best friends and roommates but lately haven’t been getting along as well. Nkechi moves in next door, and the three of them all start hanging out together. Discuss the effect that size may have on the group’s relationships. Imagine a scenario where an alliance or coalition may form within the group and explain the group dynamics that may occur.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Varies. Should discuss shift from dyad to triad, less intense but more stable.
KEY: Learning Objective: 5.2: Discuss the power of groups in terms of their composition, leadership, and conformity.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Does Size Matter?
Difficulty Level: Hard
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