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Who is credited with the concept of social facilitation, which contributed to the emergence of Group Dynamics?
Who is credited with the concept of social facilitation, which contributed to the emergence of Group Dynamics?
- Kurt Lewin
- Wilhelm Wundt
- Norman Triplett (correct)
- Emile Durkheim
Which of the following is NOT a level of analysis within the multilevel approach to studying groups?
Which of the following is NOT a level of analysis within the multilevel approach to studying groups?
- Micro level
- Meta level (correct)
- Macro level
- Meso level
Which of Tuckman's stages of group development is characterized by conflict and power struggles between members as they try to establish their roles and influence within the group?
Which of Tuckman's stages of group development is characterized by conflict and power struggles between members as they try to establish their roles and influence within the group?
- Conflict (storming) (correct)
- Performance (performing)
- Orientation (forming)
- Structure (norming)
Which scholar is known for their concept of 'collective consciousness,' which emphasizes the shared beliefs and values that bind a group together?
Which scholar is known for their concept of 'collective consciousness,' which emphasizes the shared beliefs and values that bind a group together?
Which of the following is an example of a micro-level focus in the study of group dynamics?
Which of the following is an example of a micro-level focus in the study of group dynamics?
Which scholar is associated with the equation B= f(P, E), which emphasizes the interaction between an individual's personality and their environment in shaping behavior, including group behavior?
Which scholar is associated with the equation B= f(P, E), which emphasizes the interaction between an individual's personality and their environment in shaping behavior, including group behavior?
What is the primary focus of the scientific study of groups, as described in the provided text?
What is the primary focus of the scientific study of groups, as described in the provided text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a critical requirement for a scientific study of groups?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a critical requirement for a scientific study of groups?
Which level of analysis focuses on the qualities and actions of individual members?
Which level of analysis focuses on the qualities and actions of individual members?
What does reliability in the context of psychological testing signify?
What does reliability in the context of psychological testing signify?
How is internal consistency measured in a psychological test?
How is internal consistency measured in a psychological test?
What is the primary concern with test-retest reliability?
What is the primary concern with test-retest reliability?
Which level of analysis includes examining group-level factors such as size and cohesiveness?
Which level of analysis includes examining group-level factors such as size and cohesiveness?
What is synonymous with reliability in psychological testing?
What is synonymous with reliability in psychological testing?
What is meant by test-retest reliability being measured by a correlation coefficient?
What is meant by test-retest reliability being measured by a correlation coefficient?
Why is inter-rater reliability a concern in psychological testing?
Why is inter-rater reliability a concern in psychological testing?
What is the first level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs that must be satisfied?
What is the first level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs that must be satisfied?
Which of the following best describes the response of individuals who are excluded from groups?
Which of the following best describes the response of individuals who are excluded from groups?
In social psychology, what term is used to describe the act of reducing or eliminating contact with individuals?
In social psychology, what term is used to describe the act of reducing or eliminating contact with individuals?
What are the potential cognitive effects of social exclusion?
What are the potential cognitive effects of social exclusion?
What is one characteristic of individuals in solitary confinement compared to those who agree to be isolated voluntarily?
What is one characteristic of individuals in solitary confinement compared to those who agree to be isolated voluntarily?
Baumeister et al. conducted studies on rejection and found individuals in rejected scenarios often showed which of the following responses?
Baumeister et al. conducted studies on rejection and found individuals in rejected scenarios often showed which of the following responses?
Which of these is not considered a psychological need in Maslow's Hierarchy?
Which of these is not considered a psychological need in Maslow's Hierarchy?
What is the primary focus of Maslow's Hierarchy of Motives?
What is the primary focus of Maslow's Hierarchy of Motives?
What does UBUNTU emphasize in social relationships?
What does UBUNTU emphasize in social relationships?
Which theory suggests the need for balancing group assimilation and individual autonomy?
Which theory suggests the need for balancing group assimilation and individual autonomy?
How does individualism primarily guide social behavior?
How does individualism primarily guide social behavior?
What is a key characteristic of collectivist social self-concept?
What is a key characteristic of collectivist social self-concept?
Which of the following accurately describes an exchange relationship?
Which of the following accurately describes an exchange relationship?
What is a central motivation in collectivist cultures?
What is a central motivation in collectivist cultures?
Which aspect is typically less emphasized in individualistic cultures compared to collectivist cultures?
Which aspect is typically less emphasized in individualistic cultures compared to collectivist cultures?
What aspect does the norm of reciprocity emphasize in social interactions?
What aspect does the norm of reciprocity emphasize in social interactions?
How do group memberships differ between individualistic and collectivist cultures?
How do group memberships differ between individualistic and collectivist cultures?
What does Leary's sociometer theory suggest about self-esteem?
What does Leary's sociometer theory suggest about self-esteem?
In the context of interpersonal relations, what is a key challenge mentioned?
In the context of interpersonal relations, what is a key challenge mentioned?
Which part of the brain is activated in response to social or emotional pain?
Which part of the brain is activated in response to social or emotional pain?
According to the reactions to exclusion, what behavioral strategy might an individual adopt when facing ostracism?
According to the reactions to exclusion, what behavioral strategy might an individual adopt when facing ostracism?
What best describes the continuum between individualism and collectivism?
What best describes the continuum between individualism and collectivism?
When faced with the threat of ostracism, what might be a physical response in individuals?
When faced with the threat of ostracism, what might be a physical response in individuals?
In terms of social capital, what benefits can arise from being linked to others?
In terms of social capital, what benefits can arise from being linked to others?
What is a primary characteristic of collectivism?
What is a primary characteristic of collectivism?
In the social self game proposed to kids in an African tribe, what was the primary focus of the activity?
In the social self game proposed to kids in an African tribe, what was the primary focus of the activity?
What was the primary goal of Lickel's study involving US and Polish students?
What was the primary goal of Lickel's study involving US and Polish students?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Intimacy/Primary Groups?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Intimacy/Primary Groups?
Which type of group is characterized by its spontaneous formation, brief duration, and permeable boundaries?
Which type of group is characterized by its spontaneous formation, brief duration, and permeable boundaries?
Which of the following are examples of Social/Task Groups?
Which of the following are examples of Social/Task Groups?
Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'entitativity'?
Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'entitativity'?
Which type of group is characterized by shared traits like gender, ethnicity, religion, or nationality?
Which type of group is characterized by shared traits like gender, ethnicity, religion, or nationality?
What is the primary tool used in Lickel's study to measure 'entitativity'?
What is the primary tool used in Lickel's study to measure 'entitativity'?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic used to assess 'entitativity' on the Likert scale?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic used to assess 'entitativity' on the Likert scale?
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Entitativity
Entitativity
The perception of a group as a distinct entity.
Intimacy/Primary Groups
Intimacy/Primary Groups
Small, close-knit groups with high interaction, like families and friends.
Social/Task Groups
Social/Task Groups
Groups formed for specific work-related tasks or goals.
Weak Associations/Collectives
Weak Associations/Collectives
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Categories
Categories
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Moderate Duration
Moderate Duration
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Permeability
Permeability
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Aggregates
Aggregates
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Group Dynamics
Group Dynamics
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Tuckman's Stages
Tuckman's Stages
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Group Classification
Group Classification
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Social Facilitation
Social Facilitation
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Collective Consciousness
Collective Consciousness
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Micro, Meso, Macro Levels
Micro, Meso, Macro Levels
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Scientific Study of Groups
Scientific Study of Groups
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Theories in Group Dynamics
Theories in Group Dynamics
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Sociometer Theory
Sociometer Theory
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Brain Pain Areas
Brain Pain Areas
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Fight or Flight Response
Fight or Flight Response
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Tend and Befriend
Tend and Befriend
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Ostracism and Pain
Ostracism and Pain
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Individualism
Individualism
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Collectivism
Collectivism
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Social Capital
Social Capital
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Physiological Needs
Physiological Needs
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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
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Psychological Needs
Psychological Needs
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Ostracism
Ostracism
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Inclusion
Inclusion
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Emotional Responses to Exclusion
Emotional Responses to Exclusion
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Effects of Solitary Confinement
Effects of Solitary Confinement
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Fight or Flight Mentality
Fight or Flight Mentality
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Multi-Level Perspective
Multi-Level Perspective
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Micro Level Analysis
Micro Level Analysis
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Meso-Level Analysis
Meso-Level Analysis
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Macro Level Analysis
Macro Level Analysis
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Reliability
Reliability
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Internal Consistency
Internal Consistency
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Test-Retest Reliability
Test-Retest Reliability
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Inter Rater Reliability
Inter Rater Reliability
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UBUNTU
UBUNTU
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Personal Identity
Personal Identity
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Social Identity
Social Identity
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Optimal Distinctiveness Theory
Optimal Distinctiveness Theory
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Exchange Relationship
Exchange Relationship
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Norm of Reciprocity
Norm of Reciprocity
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Communal Relationship
Communal Relationship
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Balancing Needs
Balancing Needs
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Study Notes
General Group Information
- Groups consist of two or more individuals connected through social relationships.
- Group characteristics vary, but common traits include size (from dyads to large groups), connectedness (linking members), and purpose (influential and purposeful, with both positive and negative aspects).
- Not all group experiences are positive, and no two groups are exactly alike.
Types of Groups
- Categories: A collection of people or things sharing a common attribute/relation (e.g., students at a university).
- Aggregates: People present at the same time and place but not forming a unit (e.g., people on a bus).
- Collectives: Larger, spontaneous aggregates (e.g., crowds).
- Primary Groups: Small, long-term groups characterized by face-to-face interactions, high levels of cohesiveness, and member identification (e.g., families, close friends).
- Secondary Groups: Larger, less intimate groups with less commitment, focused more on goals, and typical in complex societies (e.g., work groups, professional associations).
- Planned Groups: Deliberately formed by members or external authority with a clear purpose (e.g., study groups, committees).
- Emergent Groups: Formed spontaneously as individuals repeatedly interact (e.g., waiting lines, friendship cliques).
- Concocted (Planned) Groups: Individuals or authorities outside the group plan these groups, frequently for a specific purpose. (e.g. Production lines, military units, task forces).
- Founded (Planned) Groups: Groups planned and created by individuals within the group (e.g., clubs).
- Circumstantial (Emergent) Groups: Groups that form spontaneously as individuals repeatedly interact (e.g., waiting lines)
Group Characteristics
- Structure: Groups are often arranged in predictable patterns with roles and norms.
- Cohesion: The strength of bonds among individuals within a group.
- Interdependence: The experiences of individuals within a group are determined by other members. Such experiences can be unilateral (one person influencing another), sequential (one influence leading to another), and/or reciprocal (mutual influence amongst members).
- Interdependence Diagram: Shows different types of interdependence amongst members of a group (symmetric, hierarchical, sequential).
- Goals: Groups often work toward common tasks or outcomes (ex. generating, choosing, negotiating, executing tasks).
Group Dynamics
- Action Research: The application of problem-solving to a group that includes planning, action, and fact-finding. The cycle continually repeats as the need arises for new approaches.
- Multi-level Perspective: Examining group behaviour by considering individual, meso-group, and macro levels.
- Groups are dynamic: Groups influence individuals and are influenced by them in turn.
- Group processes: Interactional process that result from group formation.
Individual and Group Processes
- Self-report methods: Individuals describing their experiences and perceptions of the group. Example- asking people in the group their feelings.
- Observational methods: Observing and recording group events (e.g., corner gangs).
- Hawthorne Effect: Change in behavior based on being observed.
- The Need to Belong: An innate human drive to form and maintain relationships.
Other important concepts
- Entitativity: The degree to which a group is perceived as a distinct entity rather than a mere aggregate of individuals.
- Interdependence: The reciprocal influence of group members' experiences on one another's experience.
- Social Identity Theory: Self-concept is influenced by group memberships.
- Collective Self-Esteem: Overall self-concept rooted in group memberships.
- Basking in Reflected Glory (BIRG): Associating with successful groups to gain positive self-esteem.
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