Complete a worksheet, reflecting on the structure of your group, and influence, power, and problem solving within the group.

Any time people gather in groups, a structure evolves and some people assert influence over the group. In this assessment, you will explore power and the role it plays in groups.

Review the following:

• Group Structure Reflection [DOCX].
• The scoring guide for this assessment.

Continuing with your chosen group from your life, complete the Group Structure Reflection [DOCX] worksheet. Follow the directions on the worksheet and completely fill in the five parts.

Your completed worksheet should meet the following requirements:

• Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message. As this is a reflection assessment, you may use first-person language (I, me, or mine) when appropriate.
• References: Support your responses using references. List these references on the last page, titled References.
• APA formatting: A references list and in-text citations are required in this assessment, and should be formatted according to APA style. See the Evidence and APA section of the Writing Center for guidance.
• Length: Fill in each space in the tables. Complete the assessment in complete sentences, not in lists or bullet points.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

• Competency 1: Apply key concepts, principles, and themes in group dynamics.
  • Predict behavior using theories on group structure.
• Competency 2: Apply integrative thinking and problem solving to group dynamics.
  • Generate alternative explanations based on perceived flaws in behavioral claims about power in group dynamics.
• Competency 3: Apply knowledge of group dynamics to interpersonal interactions.
  • Predict how interaction across racial, ethnic, gender, and class divides will affect the influence dynamics in the groups.
• Competency 4: Apply the concepts and principles of group dynamics to solve project management problems.
  • Apply potential solutions to problems that develop when working with a team.
• Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
  • Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.
  • Write in an organized manner, with clear purpose, proper grammar, and a scholarly tone.