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:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A), (C), (D) Only
People join groups for the following psychological and social reasons:
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(A) Security – Being in a group provides safety and reduces the feeling of vulnerability.
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(C) Status – Belonging to a group can enhance one's social standing or prestige.
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(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.