GRUPOS OPERATIVOS

Beatriz Pepe

13 Oct 201507:43

Summary

TLDRThe transcript discusses the concept of 'operacional groups,' which are collectives linked by time and space, aiming for a common task. These groups can be educational, therapeutic, or institutional. They facilitate learning and communication by breaking stereotypes. Roles within these groups include leaders, spokespersons, and synthesizers, each contributing to change and growth. The script also explores the dynamics of a psychiatric institution's occupational therapy group tasked with producing a newsletter, illustrating how group roles and leadership can impact creativity and task completion.

Takeaways

🧠 **Social Psychology**: The transcript discusses the concept of social psychology and how individuals are connected by time and space, and how they interact through mutual representation.
📚 **First School of Social Psychology**: It mentions the creation of the first school of social psychology by Chon, who was the first on the list.
🔗 **Groups and Interaction**: Every human relates and interacts through association or delegation of roles, creating expectations and social behaviors from birth.
👥 **Operational Groups**: Operational groups are defined as groups without a predetermined task, divided into four subtypes: educational, therapeutic, institutional, and learning.
🤝 **Communication and Learning**: Communication within groups is essential for learning, where the connection happens when one subject becomes significant to another.
🛠️ **Breaking Stereotypes**: The task of operational groups is to break stereotypes that hinder the learning process.
🔄 **Change and Transformation**: The main goal of communication in groups is to facilitate changes and transformations, which are explicit tasks like diagnosis and treatment.
👥 **Roles in Groups**: The transcript describes various roles within operational groups, such as the change agent, the leader of resistance, the spokesperson, the wall, and the synthesizer.
📈 **Therapy and Occupational Groups**: It discusses the relationship between occupational therapy and operational groups, emphasizing the dynamic role analysis within a group activity.
📰 **Case Study**: A case study is presented where an occupational therapy group in a psychiatric institution produces a bi-weekly newspaper, illustrating group dynamics and the impact of new members on group roles and creativity.
🔄 **Group Redefinition**: The group undergoes a redefinition phase after a new member leaves, allowing for more spontaneous and creative relationships, and a return to supervised roles.

Q & A

What is the concept of 'grupos alternativos de piche rr' mentioned in the transcript?
-The term 'grupos alternativos de piche rr' seems to be a misinterpretation or a typo. However, based on the context, it might refer to alternative groups or social psychology schools, which are groups of individuals linked by time and space, and engaged in a common task or purpose.
Who is considered the creator of the first social psychology school according to the transcript?
-The transcript does not specify a name, but it mentions 'criador da primeira escola de psicologia social da link grupos,' which implies that there is a creator or founder of the first social psychology school associated with link groups.
What are the characteristics of 'grupos operativos' as described in the transcript?
-Grupos operativos are groups designed to operate in a specific task. They are characterized by learning and can be divided into four subtypes: educational, institutional, therapeutic, and others. They aim to break stereotypes that hinder learning and communication processes.
What is the role of communication in 'grupos operativos'?
-Communication in 'grupos operativos' is essential for learning and establishing connections between group subjects. It allows for the articulation of subjects and facilitates the learning process.
What are the functions of a coordinator and observer in 'grupos operativos'?
-The coordinator and observer in 'grupos operativos' play roles in guiding and overseeing the group dynamics. The coordinator helps in managing the group's tasks and activities, while the observer may provide insights and feedback on the group's interactions.
What is the role of 'mudança' in 'grupos operativos'?
-Mudança, or change, is a component in 'grupos operativos' that instigates and suggests new directions, leading the group to seek something new and fostering growth and transformation.
How does the concept of 'líder de resistência' function within 'grupos operativos'?
-The 'líder de resistência' is a member who, when faced with new suggestions, tries to maintain the group's status quo, resisting change and attempting to keep the group in its previous state.
What is the significance of the 'porta voz' in 'grupos operativos'?
-The 'porta voz' is a member who translates and communicates the feelings and ideas circulating within the group through their words and actions.
What is the role of the 'sintetizador' in 'grupos operativos'?
-The 'sintetizador' is a participant who listens and synthesizes the discussion within the group, integrating different ideas and presenting a coherent summary, even when opposing views are present.
How does the therapy occupational relate to 'grupos operativos'?
-The therapy occupational relates to 'grupos operativos' by analyzing the dynamic of roles within a group activity. The transcript mentions an example of a psychiatric institution where the group task was to produce a bi-weekly newspaper, demonstrating the application of occupational therapy in a group setting.
What was the impact of a new patient's arrival on the group dynamics in the example provided?
-The arrival of a new patient who claimed to be more experienced led to a rigidity in group dynamics, a decrease in creativity, and a silencing of group members, which required intervention by occupational therapists.
How can we identify 'grupos operativos' in daily life?
-In daily life, 'grupos operativos' can be identified by their focus on a specific task, the presence of defined roles, and the occurrence of interactions aimed at learning and overcoming stereotypes.

Outlines

00:00

🧠 Psychology and Group Dynamics

This paragraph discusses the concept of 'grupos alternativos de piche rr' and the role of the first person on a list, possibly referring to a pioneer in social psychology. It introduces the idea of groups as a collection of individuals linked by time and space, and engaged in a common task. The paragraph outlines different types of operational groups, including educational, institutional, and therapeutic groups. It emphasizes the importance of communication and the roles individuals play within these groups, such as the leader who instigates change and the one who resists it to maintain the status quo. The roles of 'porta voz', 'a parede', and 'o sintetizador' are also described, highlighting their functions within the group dynamics.

05:06

📰 Occupational Therapy and Group Dynamics

The second paragraph focuses on the application of group dynamics in occupational therapy, specifically within a psychiatric institution. It describes a scenario where a group's task is to produce a bi-weekly newspaper. Initially, the group faced anxiety and resistance to the new task, but eventually, they overcame these by forming an organizing committee and assigning tasks according to each member's abilities. However, the arrival of a new patient, who claimed to be more experienced, disrupted the group's dynamics by asserting leadership and causing a decrease in creativity and spontaneity. The therapists intervened to address the authority position held by the new patient, which led to a redefinition phase for the group's health. The paragraph concludes with a question for the audience on how to identify operational groups in daily life.

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Keywords

💡Operativos Groups

Operativos Groups, as mentioned in the script, refer to groups that are formed with the implicit or explicit purpose of accomplishing a certain task. They operate through complex mechanisms and the assignment of roles. In the context of the video, these groups are crucial for understanding how individuals interact and contribute to a collective goal, such as producing a journal in a psychiatric institution.

💡Social Psychology

Social Psychology is a field of study that explores how individuals think, feel, and behave within social contexts. The script mentions the creation of the first school of social psychology, indicating its relevance to understanding group dynamics and individual behaviors within social structures.

💡Roles

Roles are the functions or positions that individuals assume within a group. The script discusses the assignment and delegation of roles, which are essential for the operation of operativos groups. Roles create expectations and determine social conduct, as seen in the example of a group tasked with producing a journal.

💡Communication

Communication is highlighted in the script as a key process that allows learning and interaction within groups. It is the mechanism through which individuals articulate their thoughts and feelings, thereby facilitating the group's task and the development of relationships.

💡Learning

Learning is described as one of the potential outcomes of the operation of operativos groups. It can involve acquiring new skills or knowledge, as in the case of a group learning to produce a journal, which serves as a means to break stereotypes and facilitate personal growth.

💡Stereotypes

Stereotypes are preconceived ideas or judgments about a particular group or individual. The script mentions that the task of operativos groups is to break these stereotypes, which can hinder the learning process and communication within the group.

💡Leadership

Leadership is a concept that emerges in the script in relation to the dynamics within the group. It can involve both the instigation of change and resistance to it. The example of a new leader being elected and their impact on the group's creativity illustrates the complex role leadership plays in group dynamics.

💡Resistance

Resistance is portrayed in the script as a reaction to new ideas or changes within the group. It is often associated with the maintenance of the status quo and can impede the group's progress towards its goals, as seen when the new leader's authority stifles the group's creativity.

💡Therapy

Therapy, specifically occupational therapy, is mentioned in the context of its relationship with operativos groups. The script describes how therapy can be a setting for group activities that facilitate personal and group growth, such as the production of a journal by psychiatric patients.

💡Spontaneity

Spontaneity is referenced in the script as a quality that can be diminished or enhanced within a group. It is associated with the natural, unforced expression of ideas and creativity, which is seen to be suppressed by rigid leadership but can be restored through a redefinition of group health.

💡Group Dynamics

Group Dynamics refers to the way in which the behavior and thoughts of group members are influenced by their membership in the group. The script discusses how the roles, communication, and leadership within a group can affect its overall functioning and the achievement of its objectives.

Highlights

The concept of 'link grupos' is introduced as a set of individuals connected by time and space, with mutual representation.

The purpose of 'link grupos' is to perform a task that constitutes their interactivity through complex mechanisms.

Every human relates and interacts through association or delegation of roles, creating expectations and social conduct.

Operative groups are defined as groups without a predetermined task, focused on learning and divided into four subtypes.

Operative groups aim to break stereotypes that hinder the learning and communication process.

The role of the coordinator and observer in operative groups is crucial for facilitating communication and learning.

The function of the change agent in operative groups is to provoke and instigate new ideas leading the group to seek innovation.

The concept of 'resistance leader' is introduced as someone who tries to maintain the status quo when new ideas are suggested.

The 'spokesperson' role translates the feelings and ideas circulating in the group through speech and action.

The 'wall' role receives and accepts the group's negative loads, making the group's production lighter.

The 'synthetizer' role listens and integrates the discussion, synthesizing even opposing ideas.

The relationship between occupational therapy and operative groups is explored through the dynamic role analysis.

A case study of a psychiatric institution's group activity to produce a bi-weekly newspaper is analyzed.

The group dynamics changed significantly with the arrival of a new member claiming to be more experienced.

The rigidity of the group dynamic under the new leader led to a decrease in creativity and spontaneity.

Therapists intervened to redefine the group's health, allowing for more spontaneous and creative relationships.

The question posed to the audience asks how to identify operative groups in daily life.