group dynamics
noun
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: the interacting forces within a small human group
also
: the sociological study of these forces
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Much of McPhatter’s school counseling time focuses on providing space for students to self-reflect and problem-solve as group dynamics change.
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Ana Homayoun, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2023
Scorpio October 23-November 21 A probing conversation with a friend could give you insights into ongoing group dynamics.
—Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2023
And so the group dynamics are rooted in the usual differences of temperament and personality, yes, but also in nuances of personal upbringing and diasporic experience.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2023
Inform employees that feedback will become a new part of your group dynamics and request that everyone openly participates.
—Stacey Hanke, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2022
Advertisement Many with anxiety are in tune with personal and group dynamics, which can help consider what groups and individuals both need.
—Anna Oakes, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2023
In a classic 1951 study of group dynamics, psychologist Stanley Schachter observed what happened to an individual who disagreed with the majority’s consensus.
—Adam B. Cohen, Scientific American, 1 July 2018
That mentor assisted the mentee with understanding group dynamics, on-the-job learning, and professional growth.
—Gleb Tsipursky, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2023
In fact, some of the best storylines from the early days of the show were the ones that focused on the group dynamics or the stories of the other doctors in the hospital.
—Ashley Bissette Sumerel, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2023
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Ana Homayoun, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2023
Scorpio October 23-November 21 A probing conversation with a friend could give you insights into ongoing group dynamics.
—Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2023
And so the group dynamics are rooted in the usual differences of temperament and personality, yes, but also in nuances of personal upbringing and diasporic experience.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2023
Inform employees that feedback will become a new part of your group dynamics and request that everyone openly participates.
—Stacey Hanke, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2022
Advertisement Many with anxiety are in tune with personal and group dynamics, which can help consider what groups and individuals both need.
—Anna Oakes, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2023
In a classic 1951 study of group dynamics, psychologist Stanley Schachter observed what happened to an individual who disagreed with the majority’s consensus.
—Adam B. Cohen, Scientific American, 1 July 2018
That mentor assisted the mentee with understanding group dynamics, on-the-job learning, and professional growth.
—Gleb Tsipursky, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2023
In fact, some of the best storylines from the early days of the show were the ones that focused on the group dynamics or the stories of the other doctors in the hospital.
—Ashley Bissette Sumerel, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2023
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1935, in the meaning defined above
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group dynamics
noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: the interacting forces within a small human group
also
: the sociological study of these forces
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