Social Approach: Intra-Group Dynamics

Question 1

What is intra-group dynamics?

Answer 1

Psychological processes occurring within a group.

Question 2

What is group cohesion?

Answer 2

Psychological bonding amongst group members sharing common goals .

Question 3

What is common goals?

Answer 3

Desired outcomes shared by group members.

Question 4

What is groupthink?

Answer 4

Tendency for groups to strive for agreement rather than critical evaluation of decisions and consideration of alternatives.

Question 5

What are roles?

Answer 5

The functions an individual performs.

Question 6

What is social facilitation

Answer 6

Tendency for people to perform better on tasks when others are present.

Question 7

Study on groupthink

Answer 7

Janis (1982) looked at decision-making in cohesive groups.​ He identified ‘groupthink’- a situation where the group feels the need to agree without analysis and critical thinking and regardless of whether decisions are correct.​

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