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CHAPTER EIGHTTYPES, FORMS, AND FUNCTIONS OF GROUPS
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Key Ideas
Groups can be either natural or formed.
Types, functions, structures, and goals of groups differ, but they all share similar considerations and processes.
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Basic Structure of Groups
Natural Occur in the context of socialization
Formed Organized from the outside such as by an
institutions or organizations
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Three Models of Formed Groups
Task groups Designed to accomplish a specific purpose
Social action or goals groups Form of task group focused on advocating
social justice Client groups
Focused on facilitating personal change Reciprocal and remedial groups
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Group Work Logistics
Setting and location Number of meetings Organization Membership
Open vs closed Voluntary vs mandatory
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