Which of the following pairs of a reason for joining groups and its m…

The correct answer is Option (4) → Status - feeling recognised and a sense of power in a group perceived to be important by others

Option (1) Security - feeling proud because one's group is seen as important by others — Incorrect. Security means that groups reduce the insecurity we feel when alone. Being with people gives comfort and protection, so we feel less open to threats. Feeling proud of a group that others see as important is status.

Option (2) Self-esteem - achieving goals which cannot be attained individually — Incorrect. Self-esteem means groups give feelings of self-worth and a positive social identity. Being in a prestigious group improves one's self-concept. Reaching goals that one person cannot reach alone is goal achievement.

Option (3) Goal achievement - having one's view broadened by added knowledge and information — Incorrect. Goal achievement means groups help us reach goals that cannot be attained individually, as there is power in the majority. A view broadened by added knowledge comes from the reason called providing knowledge and information.

Option (4) Status - feeling recognised and a sense of power in a group perceived to be important by others — Correct. Status is the feeling we get as members of a group that others see as important. We feel recognised and experience a sense of power. A student whose school wins an inter-school debate feels proud in this way.