introduction

Question 1

group definition

Answer 1

2+ connected by and within social relationships
- differ in nature, strength, directionality
- psychologically meaningful
- membership: no clear boundaries
- facebook -> network

Question 2

11 ways to describe groups

Answer 2

size / composition / goals / structure / unity / cohesion
interaction: task vs. relationship
interdependence: symmetrical, hierarchical, sequential
boundaries: permeable
origin: founded vs formed
entitativity: perceived unity

Question 3

4 types of groups
how influential for the person

Answer 3

primary
-> hard to leave

social / secondary groups
-> task-based, purposefully joined, more than one, easier to leave, less stable

collectives
-> similar outlooks, preferences / don’t know each other, dissolve fast

social categories
->e.g. being a football fan

Question 4

fundamental attribution error

Answer 4

the group’s influence on the individual is underestimated
-> especially in individualistic / western countries

Question 5

3 reasons to study groups

Answer 5

1. facilitates understanding of people / social world
2. application to practical problems
3. understanding yourself

Question 6

nature of group dynamics

Answer 6

kurt lewin -> law of interactionism B = f(P, E)

slow start of research being done

twofold coverage

Question 7

law of interactionism

Answer 7

kurt lewin -> law of interactionism B = f(P, E)

behaviour is a function of the person and environment

Question 8

5 reason to a slow start of studying group dynamics

Answer 8

incorrect assumptions
private affair
too complex to study
too obvious
theoretical + methodological disagreements

Question 9

two-fold coverage

Answer 9

Scientific study of group processes

Influential actions, processes, and changes that occur within and between groups