PSYC 3430 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Abraham Maslow, Killer Whale, Reticular Formation
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Joining with others in a group depends on individuals" personal qualities, including traits, social motives, and gender e. g. , the artists. Mavens & connectors (tipping point - gladwell) Some situations prompt people to affiliate with one another, including. Tasks and goals that can only be achieved by collaborating with others. Groups form when individuals find they like one another. (e. g. , biker gangs e. g. , hells angels) Abraham maslow (1970) suggested that certain needs have priority over others. Physiological needs like breathing, thirst, and hunger come before psychological needs such as achievement, self-esteem, and the need for recognition. 6 y/o orca separated from his pod when he was two years old near. Survived for four years without the guidance of his pod. Not all experience groups the same way. Introversion & extraversion: extraverts are drawn to other people and groups and introverts avoid them (extraverts tend to be happier individuals, more energetic, enthusiastic)
