Identify the reasons why people join groups?

(A) Security
(B) Competition
(C) Status
(D) Self-esteem
(E) Conflict

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (C), (D) Only

The correct answer is Option (4) → (A), (C), (D) Only

People join groups for the following psychological and social reasons:

• (A) Security – Being in a group provides safety and reduces the feeling of vulnerability.

• (C) Status – Belonging to a group can enhance one's social standing or prestige.

• (D) Self-esteem – Group membership can boost an individual's self-worth and confidence.

(B) Competition and (E) Conflict are not reasons why people join groups; instead, they are outcomes that may arise between groups.