Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Social Influence and Group Processes

Question:
If you like playing cricket and another person in your class also loves playing cricket; there is a matching of your interests. There are higher chances that you may become friends. This example shows which of the following group formation?
Options:
Similarity
Common motives and goals
Proximity
Security
Correct Answer:
Similarity
Explanation:
Similarity: Being exposed to someone over a period of time makes us assess our similarities and paves the way for formation of groups. For example, you like playing cricket and another person in your class also loves playing cricket; there is a matching of your interests. There are higher chances that you may become friends.