7A Social Groups and Culture

Question 1

A group

Answer 1

A group is two or more people who interact and influence each other and share a common objective

Question 2

In group

Answer 2

An in-group is a group an individual belongs to or identifies with

Question 4

Out group

Answer 4

An out-group is a group and individual does not belong to or identify with

Question 5

Group Norms

Answer 5

A norm is a standard, value, or rule that outlines an appropriate behaviour or experience

Question 6

Formal Group Norms

Answer 6

A norm is a standard, value, or rule that outlines an appropriate behaviour or experience

Question 7

Informal Group Norms

Answer 7

Informal group norms are often not explicitly outlined but more likely to be inferred through consequences

Question 8

Social Loafing

Answer 8

Social loafing refers to an individual’s reduction in effort when work is performed in a group as compared to individually, due to the belief that others will put in the effort.

Question 9

Social Identity Theory

Answer 9

Social identity theory outlines the tendency to favour one’s in-group over an out-group to enhance one’s self-esteem

Question 10

Culture

Answer 10

Culture outlines the customs, behaviours, and values of a particular group in society

Question 11

Collectivist Vs Individualist Culture

Answer 11

Collectivist culture
Prioritises the needs of the group

Individualist culture
Prioritises the needs of the individual

Question 12

Status

Answer 12

Status refers to the level of importance that group members perceive regarding another group member’s position in that group

Question 13

Power

Answer 13

Power is an individual’s ability to control or strongly influence the thoughts, feelings and behaviour of another person