Describe and Explain What Is Meant by the Ratchet Effect

question 33

Essay

Describe and explain what is meant by the ratchet effect.

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Definitions:

Socialization Group

A community or gathering aimed at facilitating the integration of individuals into broader societal norms and values.

Ad Hoc Committee

A temporary committee formed for a specific task or objective, and dissolved after the completion of the task or achievement of the objective.

Garland, Jones and Kolodny Model

A model of group work practice that integrates the group's purpose, roles, and stages of development.

Group Development

The process by which a group evolves over time, usually through stages of forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning.