SOCPSY 1Z03 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Ethnocentrism, Solomon Asch, Ultimate Attribution Error
14 Apr 2018
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The term group specifically refers to a social unit that consists of two or more persons. Chapter 13 - understanding groups with all of the following attributes. Membership; to be a member of group, we must identify ourselves as belonging to the group and must also be recognized by other members as belonging to the group. Interaction among members; members must also interact-communicating with one another and influencing one another whether in persons, online or through other mediums. Goals shared by members; group members may have goals that are the same or complimentary in some way. Progress by one member toward his or her goal makes it more likely that another member will also reach their objective. Shared norms; group members hold a set of expectations that place limits on members behavior and guide action. Primary groups tend to be smaller groups with stronger emotional ties that endure over time.
