Group Presentation Paper

For week two of the learning assignment our group discussed the upcoming presentation for class. The task for the group was to come up with three theorists, or theories that our group could use for the presentation. Prior to our Wednesday night meeting the group members were asked to come with at least three possible ideas that they could each present to the group. Group members A, B, C, and D came prepared to the discussion with some great thoughts and ideas on what the presentation should be about. Some of the ideas that were brought to the group were, Leaning Theory, Stage Theory, Erikson’s Stages of Development, Kohlberg’s Moral Reasoning, Social Exchange, Field Theory, Empowerment Theory, and Crisis Intervention. Each member discussed their own reasoning behind the choices they came up with and all had very good points to consider. After much debate on each of the topics the group decided on Social Exchange Theory for the groups presentation. Social Exchange Theory emphasizes the group and focuses on behavior of each individual group members. The theorists suggest that when people interact in groups they are doing
Each member appeared to be engaged in the decision of the topic and felt that Social Exchange Theory was something of interest to all involved in the group. In addition, group members A, and C suggested incorporating a specific group population into the presentation so that we could focus on more specifics information to research and report on the topic. The group did discuss that our presentation could really focus on a clinical model of group work such as substance abuse, or criminal justice populations. However, there did appear to be some resistance with group member B and she wanted clarification about group specifics from the course