Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Social Influence and Group Processes

Question:
Group formation is the process by which individuals come together to create a collective entity. It occurs through contact, interaction, and shared interests. For example, in a workplace, employees who work in the same department or on a particular project naturally form a group. They interact daily, collaborate on tasks, and share a common goal of achieving project success. Similarly, in a sports team, individuals with a passion for a specific sport come together to form a group. They practice together, compete as a team, and share a common interest in excelling in their chosen sport. Group formation can also occur in social settings, such as friends gathering regularly based on shared hobbies or interests. Overall, group formation arises when individuals with mutual connections, goals, or interests unite to form a cohesive and purposeful collective.

Match the following elements of group structure with their definitions:

A. Roles

B. Norms

C. Status

D. Cohesiveness

i. Socially defined expectations in a given situation

ii. Expected standards of behavior and beliefs

iii. Relative social position given to group members

iv. Togetherness and mutual attraction among group members

Options:

A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv

A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv

A-i, B-ii, C-iv, D-iii

A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii

Correct Answer:

A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv

Explanation:
  1. Roles: Roles are socially defined expectations that individuals are expected to fulfill in a given situation. 
  2. Norms: Norms are expected standards of behavior and beliefs that are established, agreed upon, and enforced by group members.
  3. Status: Status refers to the relative social position granted to group members by others.
  4. Cohesiveness: Cohesiveness refers to the togetherness, bonding, or mutual attraction among group members.