PSYB10H3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Group Cohesiveness, Deindividuation, Attachment Theory

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A group is a collection of 2 or more people who interact with each other and are interdependent, meaning they have the same goals and needs. They are assembled together for a common purpose. People join groups because they have an innate need to belong. Groups tend to be alike in age, sex, beliefs and opinions. If violated too often, you are either shunned or pressured to leave. Social roles: shared expectations by group members about how particular people in the group are supposed to behave. When members of a group follow a set of rules, they are satisfied and perform well. Group cohesiveness is qualities of a group that bind members together and promote liking among them. Social facilitation: if a task is simple, you will be better in the presence of others. If a task is difficult, you will do worse in the presence of others.