Chapter 7 A

Question 1

What is a GROUP

Answer 1

Two or more people who interact and influence each other and share a common objective.

Question 2

What is a NORM

Answer 2

A standard, value, or rule that outlines and appropriate behaviour or experience.

Question 3

What is SOCIAL IDENTITY THEORY

Answer 3

the tendency for people to favour their in-group over an out-group in order to enhance their sense of self-esteem

Question 4

What is SOCIAL LOAFING

Answer 4

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 5

What is CULTURE.

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Individualist culture

Answer 6

a culture that prioritises the needs and goals of individuals and values independence.

Question 7

Collectivist culture

Answer 7

a culture that prioritises the needs and goals of groups.