PBSC Building a Better Interpersonal Connections in My Family Analysis

Instructions: Please read the instructions carefully and answer the following prompt. 

First, read Chapter 13.1: Understanding Small Groups

• Online Chapter link:
  • https://open.lib.umn.edu/communication/chapter/13-1-understanding-small-groups/Links to an external site.
    https://open.lib.umn.edu/communication/chapter/4-1… to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Format: In a separate paragraph, answer ONLY TWO questions below. Answer each question in 100-125 words. Responses should demonstrate understanding of the reading and refer to relevant concepts from the chapters to explain your responses. 

1. List some groups to which you have belonged that focused primarily on tasks and then list some that focused primarily on relationships. Compare and contrast your experiences in these groups.
2. Synergy is one of the main advantages of small group communication. Explain a time when a group you were in benefited from or failed to achieve synergy. What contributed to your success/failure?