Psychology 2720A/B Lecture 8: Group Processes Complete Lecture Notes
2 Mar 2017
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A group is a collection of three+ people who interact with each other and are independent. Their needs and goals cause them to rely on one another. People join groups because forming relationships with others fulfils several basic human needs. The need to belong is an innate need found across cultures. Group membership motivates people to become involved in social change. Social norms: specify how group members should behave. Social roles: are shared expectations by group members how particular people in the group are supposed to behave. Gender roles: expectations about how men and women should behave. In many cultures, women are expected to assume the role of wife and mother, with limited opportunities to pursue a career. Employed women often work at traditionally female occupations, even in canada. Group cohesiveness: qualities of a group that bind members together and promote liking among them.
