A member in your assignment group expects you to take charge because you put your hand up to act as the assignment leader. This member has now started not responding to your texts because they do not believe you are doing what you need to do as a leader. What group dynamic is their behaviour demonstrating?

Question

A.
We-ness

B.
Dependency

C.
Fight or flight

D.
Me-ness

Answer 1

The behavior of the group member not responding to your texts and expressing their lack of belief in your leadership is demonstrating:

B. Dependency

This reflects a tendency to rely on the leader for direction and decision-making. When they feel that you are not fulfilling your role as a leader, they may withdraw or stop communicating, indicating a dependence on your guidance.