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Loading... Experiences in Groups and Other Papers (edition 1968)by W R Bion
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A classic study which, by synthesizing the approaches of psychoanalysis and group dynamics, has added a new dimension to the understanding of group phenomena. No library descriptions found. |
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He proposed that groups operate on two levels, the work level where concern is for completing the task) and the unconscious level where group members act as if they had made assumptions about the purpose of the group which may be different from its conscious level - dependency, flight, fight and pairing. Groups avoid the task at hand and emotional states hinder the task.
The Basic Assumption group process is about the group acting as if the members had made the basic and shared assumption that the group had met to do one of the following irrational things:
Depend on someone or something outside themselves (either within or outside the group). This is Basic Assumption Dependence or baD.
Fight or flee from something: Basic Assumption Fight/Flight or baF.
Pair or mate: Basic Assumption Pairing or baP.