10 Questions
What is a group?
A collection of people who interact and influence each other
Why do people join groups?
To accomplish objectives that are difficult to meet individually
What is an important benefit of forming relationships within a group?
Source of information and resolution of ambiguity
What is social facilitation?
Performance enhancement on simple tasks and impairment on complex tasks in the presence of others
How do other people's presence affect arousal and performance according to one theory?
"Other people cause us to become particularly alert and vigilant"
What are social roles within a group?
Shared expectations about how particular people are supposed to behave in a group
What is the impact of other people's presence on individual performance according to social facilitation theory?
Enhances performance on simple tasks but impairs performance on complex tasks
What is an important aspect of identity that groups provide?
Establishment of social norms
Why do individuals join groups according to the text?
To fulfill basic human needs and goals through mutual influence
What is the impact of arousal on individual performance according to social facilitation theory?
Enhances performance on simple tasks but impairs performance on complex tasks
Learn about the concept of groups and why people join them. Explore the ways in which groups fulfill basic human needs and provide benefits such as accomplishing objectives, obtaining information, and forming relationships.
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