Which of the following conditions facilitate group formation?
(A) Proximity
(B) Rivalry
(C) Similarity
(D) Common motives and goals
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A), (C) and (D) only
(A) Proximity Correct. Living in the same colony or going to the same school gives repeated interactions with the same people, so we come to know their interests and attitudes.
(B) Rivalry Incorrect. Rivalry is competition between people or groups. It can make an existing group hold together against another group, but it is not a condition that brings people together to form a group.
(C) Similarity Correct. People like those who are similar to them, because similar people give consistency and confirm one’s own views. Two classmates who both love football are likely to become friends.
(D) Common motives and goals Correct. People who share a goal join hands to reach it, as friends who together teach children of a slum area achieve what none could do alone.
NCERT (2025-26): “Group Formation … Basic to group formation is some contact and some form of interaction between people. This interaction is facilitated by the following conditions:…” “Proximity : … Just think about your group of friends. Would you have been friends if you were not living in the same colony, or going to the same school, or may be playing in the same playground? Probably your answer would be ‘No’. Repeated interactions with the same set of individuals give us a chance to know them, and their interests and attitudes. Common interests, attitudes, and background are important determinants of your liking for your group members.…” “Similarity : … Being exposed to someone over a period of time makes us assess our similarities and paves the way for formation of groups.…” “Common motives and goals : … When people have common motives or goals, they get together and form a group which may facilitate their goal attainment.…” |