Nicholas Martinez!

November 30th 2010

Chapter 8 work! Prof Jodi Jarvis

Statements Strongly Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly

Disagree Agree

1. If some group members do not 1 2 3 4 5

fit in with the rest of the group, I
usually try to include them.

2. I become irritated when some 1 2 3 4 5

group members act stubborn (or
obstinate) with the majority of
the group.

3. Building a sense of group unity 1 2 3 4 5

with people who think differently
from me is essential to what I do
as a leader.

4. I am bothered when some 1 2 3 4 5

individuals in the group bring up
unusual ideas that hinder or block
the progress of the rest of the
group.

5. If some group members cannot 1 2 3 4 5

agree with the majority of the
group, I usually give them special
attention.

6. Sometimes I ignore individuals 1 2 3 4 5

who show little interest in group
meetings.

7. When making a group 1 2 3 4 5

decision, I always try to include
the interests of members who
have different points of view.

8. Trying to reach consensus 1 2 3 4 5

(complete agreement) with out-
group members is often a waste
of time.

9. I place a high priority on 1 2 3 4 5

encouraging everyone in the
group to listen to the minority
point of view.

10. When differences exist 1 2 3 4 5

between group members, I
usually call for a vote to keep the
group moving forward.

11. Listening to individuals with 1 2 3 4 5

extreme (or radical) ideas is
valuable to my leadership.

12. When a group member feels 1 2 3 4 5

left out, it is usually his or her
own fault.
Nicholas Martinez! November 30th 2010
Chapter 8 work! Prof Jodi Jarvis

Statements Strongly Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly

Disagree Agree

13. I give special attention to out- 1 2 3 4 5

group members (I.E, individuals
who feel left out of the group).

14. I find certain group members 1 2 3 4 5

frustrating when they bring up
issues that conflict with what the
rest of the group wants to do.

Out Group score 52

Name of the Group Salem State Alliance Gen Bod

The out group consisted of several people who were apposed to the ideas for upcoming events, instead
of working for a compromise with the overall group they instead remained stubborn with their own
opinions. What our leader ended up doing was sticking with the majority of the group, though she
expressed that the ideas from the out group would be incorporated.

8.2 Questions

1. They didnʼt really see themselves as an out group, they saw themselves as having their own ideas and
goals, but they still considered themselves part of the overall group. The identity of the out-group is kind
of like the outcasts from the general group. They donʼt fit well with others and band together.

2. Out group members werenʼt being treated all that differently from the rest of the group, though some
people became annoyed and agitated with the out group, they still treated them civilly.

3. The most challenging aspect of dealing with the out group is trying to reach a consensus with them.
Most of the out group remained very stubborn to some of the compromises that were brought up.
Instead they held fast to their own ideas, but refrained from being harsh.

8.3 Reflection 1 &Actions 3

R.1 My attitude towards out group members is very positive. I always try to get the underdogs point of
view and take it into consideration. I am able to remain calm and level headed, not easily agitated so
group cohesion isnʼt disrupted. I donʼt let the out group members become out casts, instead I have them
become a part of the main group by always taking what they say into what we do.

A.3 Five actions I would do to get the out group into the main group, would be first off by giving the out
group a voice. I would let them speak their opinions and have no one else say anything, that way they
donʼt feel challenged and they can get their feelings out in the open. Two I would highlight the unique
attributes of each of the out group members, that way they start to feel useful towards what weʼre doing.
Three I would listen to what the out group has to say rather than ignore them. Four I would try to be
empathetic towards the out group, see things from their point of view and get a feel for what they want.
And finally I would try to build a relationship between the out group and the main group. Iʼd try to let them
speak up and contribute more and more with what we have to do