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Cards Term Climate communication Definition One of three constructive forms of participation in group decision making. Climate communication focuses on creating and sustaining an open, engaged atmosphere for discussion. Term Cohesion - Definition The degree of closeness or feeling of esprit de corps among members of a group. Term Egocentric communication Definition An unconstructive form of group contribution that is used to block others or to call attention to oneself. Term Group Definition Three or more people who interact over time, are interdependent, and follow shared rules of conduct to reach a common goal. One type of group is a team. Term Groupthink Definition The cessation of critical, independent thought on the part of a group’s members about ideas generated by the group. Term Individualism Definition A strongly held Western value that views each person as unique and important and recognizes individual activities and achievements. Term Norms Definition Informal rules that guide how members of a group or culture think, feel, act, and interact. Norms define what is normal or appropriate in various situations. Term Power Definition The ability to influence others; a feature of small groups that affects participation. Term Power over Definition The ability to help or harm others. Power over others usually is communicated in ways that highlight the status and influence of the person using the power. Term Power to Definition The ability to empower others to reach their goals. People who use power to help others generally do not highlight their own status and influence. Term Procedural communication Definition One of three constructive ways of participating in group decision making. Procedural communication orders ideas and coordinates contributions of members. Term Social climbing Definition The process of trying to increase personal status in a group by winning the approval of high-status members. Term Synergy Definition A special kind of energy in groups that combines and goes beyond the energies, talents, and strengths of individual members. Term Task communication Definition One of three constructive forms of participation in group decision making; focuses on giving and analyzing information and ideas. Term Team Definition A special kind of group characterized by different and complementary resources of members and a strong sense of collective identity. All teams are groups, but not all groups are teams.