Marianna knows that Tasha wrote most of the group's analysis paper but has decided to

claim she did it in Tasha's absence. Tasha told the group that she didn't think she could
?nd a baby-sitter since she's a single mother.

Lasharon is always joking around when
the group is trying to discuss how they will give their presentation. Mark is generally
stubborn and disagreeable without any apparent reason. Timothy is mediating the
disagreements in an attempt to hold the group together. Identify the three individual
roles (by individual name and role name) that are hindering the group's ability to
effectively prepare for their ?nal presentation.


What will be an ideal response?

Marianna is playing the role of "aggressor" and Lasharon is playing the role of "joker/clown." Mark is playing the
role of "blocker" but Tasha may also be playing the role of "help seeker." Student may identify other dysfunctional
roles but the ones identi?ed here should stand out more clearly.