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Group Formation
Prior to working on this journal, review the
[_Groups as Systems Fact Sheet_](https://uagc.instructure.com/courses/145114/files/23094779?wrap=1) [Download Groups as Systems Fact Sheet](https://uagc.instructure.com/courses/145114/files/23094779/download?download_frd=1).
Zajonc states, “Synergy can take either a physical or a mental form. The physical presence of others is often arousing, so more work is accomplished. Even ants work harder when there is more than one on the job” (Henman). In the mental sense, synergy forms when a type of collective intelligence and shared memory begins to develop as the group matures.
Now, reflect on your own experiences to explore how this concept applies in real-life group dynamics.
· Describe a group experience where you observed a shift to synergy within your group. (Examples could include working at a human services agency, another occupation, serving on a committee, participating in a college or high school group, or even an experience with a group of friends.)
· Describe this experience as vividly as possible, with plenty of detail and a thorough analysis of the contributions made by many group members to attaining synergy that you can recall.
**This assignment should consist of 350–500 words**. While additional sources are not required, you must cite and reference the required reading in your work if you have integrated any thoughts, ideas, or quotes from the material.
**Required Resources/Text**
Required Text
Adams, K. L., Galanes, G., & Hoelscher, C. S. (2021).
[_Communicating in groups: Applications and skills_](https://uagc.instructure.com/courses/145114/modules/items/7400781)(11th ed.). McGraw Hill.
· The full-text version of this ebook is available through the RedShelf platform.
Books
Linabary, J. (2020).
_Small group communication_. Pressbooks. https://pressbooks.pub/smallgroup
Polites, A. (2021).
_Dynamics of group communication_. Pressbooks. https://cod.pressbooks.pub/dogc
Tennant, K., Long, A., & Toney-Butler, T. J. (2023).
[Active listeningLinks to an external site.](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK442015). In
_StatPearls_. StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK442015
Articles
Fletcher, E. H., & Kalofonos, I. (2022).
[Adaptation of a hearing voices group facilitation training for VA stakeholdersLinks to an external site.](https://research.ebsco.com/c/6cb5lq/viewer/html/2ttenk37gf).
_Community Mental Health Journal_,
_58_, 1592–1604. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-022-00975-1
Frederick, J. (2006).
[Understanding juror’s nonverbal communicationLinks to an external site.](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/TJEVol18Num3_Mar2006.pdf).
_The Jury Expert_,
_18_(3), 1–13. https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/TJEVol18Num3_Mar2006.pdf
Klug, M., & Bagrow, J. P. (2016).
[Understanding the group dynamics and success of teamsLinks to an external site.](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4852640).
_Royal Society Open Science_,
_3_(4), Article 160007. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.160007
Landry, L. (2019, October 23).
[Emotional intelligence skills: What they are & how to develop themLinks to an external site.](https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/emotional-intelligence-skills).
_Harvard Business School Online_. https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/emotional-intelligence-skills
Lewis, B. (2024, February 1).
[Teamwork alone doesn’t guarantee success: Personality is a major factor in team performanceLinks to an external site.](https://research.ebsco.com/c/6cb5lq/viewer/html/t4kw74jvbr).
_TD Magazine_,
_78_(2), 14.
Wicks, J., Nakisher, S., & Grimm, L. (2024).
[Emotional intelligence (EI)Links to an external site.](https://research.ebsco.com/c/6cb5lq/viewer/html/mu5b4y5ptj). Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health.
Multimedia
Active Presence. (2013, October 7).
[_Facilitation skills: Best & worst facilitator practices_ Links to an external site.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0s85huv1AE) [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/C0s85huv1AE
Khan Academy [Khanacademymedicine]. (2014, February 11).
[_Conformity and groupthink | Behavior | MCAT | Khan Academy_ Links to an external site.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds3-ljxTRvo)[Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/ds3-ljxTRvo
Navarro, J [Joe Navarro Behavior Expert]. (2023, December 8).
[_Why does body language matter? | Joe Navarro_ Links to an external site.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H2CW7Hcq3Q) [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/2H2CW7Hcq3Q
TEDx Talks. (2017, December 19).
[_Increase your self-awareness with one simple fix | Tasha Eurich | TEDxMileHigh_ Links to an external site.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGdsOXZpyWE) [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/tGdsOXZpyWE
The University of Arizona Global Campus. (2025).
[_What is nonverbal communication?_ Links to an external site.](https://uagc.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/HUM6100++%7C+Week+02+%7C+What+Is+Nonverbal+Communication+/1_bv2nt69w) [Video]. Kaltura. https://uagc.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/HUM6100++%7C+Week+02+%7C+What+Is+Nonverbal+Communication+/1_bv2nt69w
**## HUM6100Week1Journal.docx**
Group Formation
Prior to working on this journal, review the
[_Groups as Systems Fact Sheet_](https://uagc.instructure.com/courses/145114/files/23094779?wrap=1) [Download Groups as Systems Fact Sheet](https://uagc.instructure.com/courses/145114/files/23094779/download?download_frd=1).
Zajonc states, “Synergy can take either a physical or a mental form. The physical presence of others is often arousing, so more work is accomplished. Even ants work harder when there is more than one on the job” (Henman). In the mental sense, synergy forms when a type of collective intelligence and shared memory begins to develop as the group matures.
Now, reflect on your own experiences to explore how this concept applies in real-life group dynamics.
· Describe a group experience where you observed a shift to synergy within your group. (Examples could include working at a human services agency, another occupation, serving on a committee, participating in a college or high school group, or even an experience with a group of friends.)
· Describe this experience as vividly as possible, with plenty of detail and a thorough analysis of the contributions made by many group members to attaining synergy that you can recall.
**This assignment should consist of 350–500 words**. While additional sources are not required, you must cite and reference the required reading in your work if you have integrated any thoughts, ideas, or quotes from the material.
**Required Resources/Text**
Required Text
Adams, K. L., Galanes, G., & Hoelscher, C. S. (2021).
[_Communicating in groups: Applications and skills_](https://uagc.instructure.com/courses/145114/modules/items/7400781)(11th ed.). McGraw Hill.
· The full-text version of this ebook is available through the RedShelf platform.
Books
Linabary, J. (2020).
_Small group communication_. Pressbooks. https://pressbooks.pub/smallgroup
Polites, A. (2021).
_Dynamics of group communication_. Pressbooks. https://cod.pressbooks.pub/dogc
Tennant, K., Long, A., & Toney-Butler, T. J. (2023).
[Active listeningLinks to an external site.](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK442015). In
_StatPearls_. StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK442015
Articles
Fletcher, E. H., & Kalofonos, I. (2022).
[Adaptation of a hearing voices group facilitation training for VA stakeholdersLinks to an external site.](https://research.ebsco.com/c/6cb5lq/viewer/html/2ttenk37gf).
_Community Mental Health Journal_,
_58_, 1592–1604. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-022-00975-1
Frederick, J. (2006).
[Understanding juror’s nonverbal communicationLinks to an external site.](https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/TJEVol18Num3_Mar2006.pdf).
_The Jury Expert_,
_18_(3), 1–13. https://thejuryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/TJEVol18Num3_Mar2006.pdf
Klug, M., & Bagrow, J. P. (2016).
[Understanding the group dynamics and success of teamsLinks to an external site.](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4852640).
_Royal Society Open Science_,
_3_(4), Article 160007. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.160007
Landry, L. (2019, October 23).
[Emotional intelligence skills: What they are & how to develop themLinks to an external site.](https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/emotional-intelligence-skills).
_Harvard Business School Online_. https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/emotional-intelligence-skills
Lewis, B. (2024, February 1).
[Teamwork alone doesn’t guarantee success: Personality is a major factor in team performanceLinks to an external site.](https://research.ebsco.com/c/6cb5lq/viewer/html/t4kw74jvbr).
_TD Magazine_,
_78_(2), 14.
Wicks, J., Nakisher, S., & Grimm, L. (2024).
[Emotional intelligence (EI)Links to an external site.](https://research.ebsco.com/c/6cb5lq/viewer/html/mu5b4y5ptj). Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health.
Multimedia
Active Presence. (2013, October 7).
[_Facilitation skills: Best & worst facilitator practices_ Links to an external site.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0s85huv1AE) [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/C0s85huv1AE
Khan Academy [Khanacademymedicine]. (2014, February 11).
[_Conformity and groupthink | Behavior | MCAT | Khan Academy_ Links to an external site.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds3-ljxTRvo)[Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/ds3-ljxTRvo
Navarro, J [Joe Navarro Behavior Expert]. (2023, December 8).
[_Why does body language matter? | Joe Navarro_ Links to an external site.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H2CW7Hcq3Q) [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/2H2CW7Hcq3Q
TEDx Talks. (2017, December 19).
[_Increase your self-awareness with one simple fix | Tasha Eurich | TEDxMileHigh_ Links to an external site.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGdsOXZpyWE) [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/tGdsOXZpyWE
The University of Arizona Global Campus. (2025).
[_What is nonverbal communication?_ Links to an external site.](https://uagc.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/HUM6100++%7C+Week+02+%7C+What+Is+Nonverbal+Communication+/1_bv2nt69w) [Video]. Kaltura. https://uagc.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/HUM6100++%7C+Week+02+%7C+What+Is+Nonverbal+Communication+/1_bv2nt69w