GLOSSARY OF SELECTED GROUP TERMS
aggressiveness behavior that has an element of control or manipulation of the other person.
anxiety unexplained feeling of discomfort that occurs when expectations are not met.
apathy a withdrawal response that can be used to cover tension and discomfort.
assertiveness setting goals, acting on those goals in a clear and consistent way, and taking responsibility for the consequences of those actions.
behavior description a statement of what was observed, without including a comment on the meaning or motive for the behavior.
behavioral modification an approach to change that focuses on principles of learning, such as reinforcement, that can decrease unsatisfying or disruptive behavior and on increasing satisfying, goal-directed behavior.
closed group a group to which new members are not added when others leave.
coalition a temporary joining of individuals with a common purpose or goal formed to exert pressure on others.
cognitive-behavioral focuses more on thoughts than feelings, precursors to behavior.
cohesiveness the measure of attraction of the group for its members.
community organization the process of building a broaderbased constituency, involving citizens in a program, or creating a new, community-based program.