Theory Of Mind

Question 1

What is a group?

Answer 1

Consists of 2+ individuals who percieve themselves to belong to a group with shared goals (Johnson & Johnson, 1987)
Individuals interact and influence each other, join to achieve common goals and share common set of norms and rules

Question 2

What is group behaviour?

Answer 2

Behaviour conflict and social identity within the group (intragroup) and between groups (intergroup)

Question 3

What is intragroup behaviour?

Answer 3

Perception, cognition and behaviour that is influenced by peoples recognition that they and others are members of a distinct social group (Hogg & Vaughn)

Question 4

What is intergroup behaviour?

Answer 4

typically competitive/ hostile as people favour their own group and don’t identify with the other groups - not always
Where groups exits there will always be in group and out group

Question 5

What is intergroup behaviour and culture?

Answer 5

The dimensions of group orientation vs individual orientation culture is particulars relevant to intergroup behaviour (Shin et al 2013)

Question 6

What is group formation and norms?

Answer 6

People join groups in order to achieve foals, maintain positive self-concept, reduce self-uncertainties, avoid loneliness etc
Key characteristics of groups are roles, statuses and norms. They determine the relationship of power within and between groups

Question 7

What is group cohesiveness?

Answer 7

A group that effectively bind people to one another and to the group ass a whole, giving the group a sense of solidarity and oneness (Hogg & Vaughn 2008)

Question 8

What are the characteristics of group cohesiveness?

Answer 8

Uniformity of conduct and effectiveness in actions ]
In group solidarity and cooperation
Mutual acceptance and support between members
Conformity to group norms
Low levels of cohesiveness = weak group