PSYC 215 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Group Cohesiveness, Collectivism, Amygdala
14 Dec 2015
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Why join a group: a group as a set of individuals with at least one of the following characteristics: Direct interactions with each other over a period of time. Joint membership in a social category based on sex, race, and other attributes. A shared fate, identity or set of goals: collective: people engaged in common activities but having minimal direct interaction. Socialization and group development: the stages of group development. Forming: members try to orient themselves to the group. They often act in polite, exploratory ways with each other. Storming: members try to influence the group so that it best fits their own needs. They become more assertive about the group"s direction and what roles they would like to play in the group. A great deal of conflict and hostility may arise, along with feelings of excitement about what might be achieved.
