• Initiator-contributor: Generates new ideas.
• Information-seeker: Asks for information about the task.
• Opinion-seeker: Asks for the input from the group about its values.
• Information-giver: Offers facts or generalization to the group.
• Opinion-giver: States his or her beliefs about a group issue.
• Elaborator: Explains ideas within the group, offers examples to clarify ideas.
• Coordinator: Shows the relationships between ideas.
• Orienter: Shifts the direction of the group's discussion.
• Evaluator-critic: Measures group's actions against some objective standard.
• Energizer: Stimulates the group to a higher level of activity.
• Procedural-technician: Performs logistical functions for the group.
• Recorder: Keeps a record of group actions.

• Encourager: Praises the ideas of others.
• Harmonizer: Mediates differences between group members.
• Compromiser: Moves group to another position that is favored by all group members.
• Gatekeeper/expediter: Keeps communication channels open.
• Standard Setter: Suggests standards or criteria for the group to achieve.
• Group observer: Keeps records of group activities and uses this information to offer feedback to the group.
• Follower: Goes along with the group and accepts the group's ideas.

• Aggressor: Attacks other group members, deflates the status of others, and other aggressive behavior.
• Blocker: Resists movement by the group.
• Recognition seeker: Calls attention to himself or herself.
• Self-confessor: Seeks to disclose nongroup related feelings or opinions.
• Dominator: Asserts control over the group by manipulating the other group members.
• Help seeker: Tries to gain the sympathy of the group.
• Special interest pleader: Uses stereotypes to assert his or her own prejudices.

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