Social Psychology Notes
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Chapter 8- Social Psychology
Groups
Definition of a group:
2 or more people who interact with each other and influence each other for more than a short period of time. Group members don’t have to like each other or be friends.
3 key reasons why people choose to join groups:
- The need to ‘belong’, or to give & receive attention & affection
- To obtain knowledge, skills & goals
- To develop a social identity based on the group
Additional reasons why people join groups:
- Humans are overwhelmingly social & get a great deal out of being part of a group
- Being a part of a group defines you as an individual & group member
- Group roles enable you to build self-concept & self-esteem
3 aspects of group membership- social norms, social roles & social status:
Social norms |
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Social roles |
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Social status |
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Characteristics of groups:
- ‘Members’ must have extended interaction with one another
- Stability & endurance of group
- Perception that the group is composed of all its member
- The sharing of common goals & the undertaking of similar tasks
- Members recognise and value these characteristics
When do people feel they are a part of a group? (Insko & colleagues, 1998)
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