RPTM 236 Exam 1 Question and answers verified to pass
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RPTM 236 Exam 1 Question and answers verified to pass RPTM 236 Exam 1
Group Dynamics - correct answer -the study of groups
-implies that people act differently in groups than they would "solo"
Kurt Lewin - correct answer -father of group dynamics
-field theory of human behavior (B= f(...
RPTM 236 Exam 1
Group Dynamics - correct answer ✔-the study of groups
-implies that people act differently in groups than they would "solo"
Kurt Lewin - correct answer ✔-father of group dynamics
-field theory of human behavior (B= f(P,E))
-a field of social science that looks at the nature of groups
Why do people join groups according to Schuz (1958)? - correct answer ✔-
inclusion (affiliation)
-control (influence, decisions, power)
-affection
Why do people join groups according to Shaw (1976)? - correct answer ✔-
desire to be with others (who we perceive as better than us)
-activities are rewarding
-value the goals of the group
-need for affiliation
Why do we join groups according to Hogg, Hohman, and Rivera (2008)? -
correct answer ✔-social inclusion (self-esteem, better understanding of
oneself)
-terror management (for of mortality, belief conformation)
-uncertainty-identification (validation of self)
Why do we join groups according to Burn? - correct answer ✔-survival
, -help accomplish tasks
-change agents
-source of meaning and belonging
-source of Identity
-source of information
Social Identity Theory - correct answer ✔In group vs. Out Group
-self esteem
-mobility based on perceptions of boundaries
-bias, stereotypes
-perceptions and punishment of out group members
Social Comparison Theory (Festinger) - correct answer ✔using others to
evaluate our own abilities
Why do we pick some groups over others? - correct answer ✔-downward vs.
upward social comparison
-physical attractiveness
-proximity
-frequent contacts
-similarity
-complementary
-cost-benefit
-welcoming environment
Stages of Group Development - correct answer ✔-Getting to know you
-Relationship Building
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