PSYC 3430 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Group Dynamics, Mark Granovetter
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Groups constrain them, sustain them and guide them. 30 billion is the estimate for amount of groups on the planet. People of study groups are not conformists threesome of crows sitting on a wire murder flock of larks in flight exaltation. Group is stressed on the importance of communication or mutual dependence. Has to be connected to each other in socially meaningful ways should be linked by some type of relationship. Group is two or more individuals who are connected by and within social relationships. Groups range from dyads and triads to mobs, crowds and congregation. John james groups of two face to face interaction, gesticulation, laughter, smile, talk play or work. Larger groups are created for some purpose and leadership. Groups tend to gravitate to the smallest size two. Group of two unique characteristics linked by love relationship.