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Social Influence And Group Processes
What are the characteristics of a group?
(a) Group is a social unit consisting of two or more individuals who perceive themselves as members of the group.
(b) Individuals must interact with each other either directly or indirectly.
(c) Individuals must be interdependent—what one is doing must have some consequence on the other.
(d) The members of a group have common motives and goals. Group functions as a unitary system. All members work towards the same goal.
(e) Members should follow group structure, i.e., status, role, norms and cohesiveness.
(f) Group has a leader who is responsible to attain the goal.
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Compare and contrast formal and informal groups, and in groups and out groups.
Are you a member of a certain group? Discuss what motivated are you to join that groups.
How does Tuckman's stage model help you to understand the formation of groups?
How do groups influence our behaviour?
How can you reduce social loafing in groups? Think of any two incidents of social loafing in school. How did you overcome it?
How often do you show conformity in your behaviour? What are the determinants of conformity?
Why do people obey even when they know that their behaviour may be harming others? Explain.
What are the benefits of co-operation?
How is one's identity formed?
What are some of the causes of intergroup conflict? Think of any international conflict. Reflect on the human price of this conflict.
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