PSYC 2120 Study Guide - Fishing Reel, Group Cohesiveness, Deindividuation

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 2120
• Professor: Kerry Kawakami

Document Summary

Group processes: group- collection of 3 or more ppl who interact with one another and are interdependent, their needs and goals cause them to rely on one another. Group consists of 3 components: 3 or more ppl. Interdependent- goals and needs rely on one another. 2 ppl are considered to be a dyad- not a group. For example- citizens meeting to solve a problem is a group. Ppl join groups to fulfill their basic human needs. There is an innate need to belong together in a social group. Being a part of a group means- positive self esteem, growth. Social norms are a powerful determinant of our behavior. 2 reasons for homogeneity in groups: many groups attract ppl who are already similar before they join, groups operate in ways that can happen in a number of important ways. Example of a social norm- if youre a part of a political group - taking part in.