Lesson 1: Groups
1. Group and Types
definition of a group
-two or more individuals
-interacting and independent
-who have come together to achieve particular objectives
formal groups
goals, roles, and membership are officially defined
informal group
no officially defined structure and purpose, but based on agreement
2. Social Identity Theory (SIT)
Social Identity Theory
definition
analyzes the relationship of individuals and groups, concerning individual self-
concepts or group-based self-definitions
self-concept: individuality and relation to others
sense of belonging: crucial in the construction of the self-concept
self-definition in terms of group membership: the psychological basis of group
behavior
behavior of individuals in a group: depends on group norms, values, and roles
assigned by the group
social and/or economic dependency of the group: influences individual behavior
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1. Group and Types
definition of a group
-two or more individuals
-interacting and independent
-who have come together to achieve particular objectives
formal groups
goals, roles, and membership are officially defined
informal group
no officially defined structure and purpose, but based on agreement
2. Social Identity Theory (SIT)
Social Identity Theory
definition
analyzes the relationship of individuals and groups, concerning individual self-
concepts or group-based self-definitions
self-concept: individuality and relation to others
sense of belonging: crucial in the construction of the self-concept
self-definition in terms of group membership: the psychological basis of group
behavior
behavior of individuals in a group: depends on group norms, values, and roles
assigned by the group
social and/or economic dependency of the group: influences individual behavior
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