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| Understanding the Conscious Group | |
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| Introduction to Group Dynamics | |
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| Groups in Human History | |
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| Groups Defined | |
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| Classifications of Groups | |
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| Group Dynamics | |
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| Why Study Groups? | |
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| Summary | |
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| References | |
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| Group Formation and Development Theory | |
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| Why People Join Groups | |
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| What Makes Groups Attractive? | |
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| What Happens Next? | |
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| Group Development Theories | |
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| The Group-Individual Relationship | |
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| Summary | |
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| Questions for Discussion | |
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| Recommended Websites | |
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| References | |
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| The Conscious Group | |
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| Group Purpose | |
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| Personal Growth in Recreation Groups | |
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| Experiential Education | |
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| Experiential Education and Group Dynamics | |
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| Summary | |
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| Developing the Conscious Group | |
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| Group Goals, Objectives, and Expectations | |
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| Defining Terms | |
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| Clarifying Goals, Objectives, and Expectations | |
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| Summary | |
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| Values, Ethics, and Morals | |
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| Definitions | |
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| Moral Development | |
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| Applying Moral Theory | |
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| Moral Reasoning Exercises | |
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| Summary | |
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| Decision Making and Problem Solving | |
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| Advantages of Group Decision Making | |
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| Disadvantages of Group Decision Making | |
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| A Six-Step Process for Making Decisions | |
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| Common Methods of Group Decision Making | |
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| The Leader and Decision Making | |
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| Summary | |
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| References | |
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| Power and Conflict | |
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| Power | |
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| The Operation of Power in Groups | |
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| Managing Conflict | |
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| Summary | |
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| Gender in Group Dynamics | |
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| Gender and Sex | |
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| Gender and Recreation Behavior | |
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| Generalizations About Gender-Specific Behaviors | |
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| Gender and Leadership | |
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| Conformity | |
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| Decision Making | |
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| Communication | |
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| Conflict Management | |
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| Power | |
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| Status | |
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| Task Solutions | |
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| Summary | |
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| References | |
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| Group Leadership | |
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| What Is Leadership? | |
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| Followership | |
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| Leadership Theory | |
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| Applying Leadership Theory | |
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| Summary | |
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| References | |
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| Environmental Impacts on Groups | |
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| Environmental Factors | |
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| Social Environment | |
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| Case Study | |
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| Summary | |
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| References | |
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| Addressing Issues in the Conscious Group | |
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| Strengths, Weaknesses and Myths in Group Dynamics | |
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| Strengths of Groups | |
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| Weaknesses of Groups | |
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| When to Work Alone | |
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| Myths in Group Dynamics | |
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| Practical Techniques for Addressing Group Needs | |
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| Summary | |
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| References | |
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| Crowds and the Mob Mentality | |
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| Collectives | |
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| Behavior in Crowds | |
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| Strategies for Working With Collectives | |
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| Summary | |
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| Alternative Groups | |
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| Consensus-Based Groups | |
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| Participant-Centered Groups | |
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| Working With Alternative Recreation Groups | |
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| Summary | |
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| Diversity and Difference | |
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| Diversity and Difference | |
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| Types of Diversity | |
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| Benefits of Diverse Groups | |
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| Shortcomings of Diverse Groups | |
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| Working With Diverse Groups | |
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| Summary | |
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| References | |