Know what one communication scholar, mentioned in the chapter, considers to be the
ideal group size.
Vincent DiSalvo considers 5-7 members to be the ideal amount for a group.
Know and be able to distinguish the various small group formats presented in the
chapter.
Panel Discussion-- group members have an informal interchange on the issues in front
of an audience.
Symposium-- focus is on the speeches given by members who have expertise on a
certain subject. The topic and speaker are introduced by a moderator.
Forum-- members answer questions asked by the audience.
Know the meaning of the words "contextual" and culture as they are used in chapter 19.
Contextual-- These relationships depend on where we met the other person, who they
are in relation to us, and in what environment we interact.
Culture--Learned ways of behaving that are shaped by geographical, regional, social,
ethnic, religious, or other group influences.
Know and be able to distinguish Social Exchange Theory.
Perceived relational costs and rewards.
