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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 | |