Social Influence and Group Processes — Chapter Summary

A group is an organised system

A group is an organised system of two or more individuals who interact and are interdependent, have common motives, have role relationships, and follo

A crowd has no structure

A crowd has no structure, no belongingness, and no interdependence among members. An audience is usually passive and may sometimes turn into a mob. Mo

A team is a special kind

A team is a special kind of group in which members have complementary skills, share a common goal, and hold themselves mutually responsible. In groups

People join groups for security

People join groups for security, status, self-esteem, satisfaction of psychological and social needs, goal achievement, and knowledge and information.

Group formation is facilitated by proximity

Group formation is facilitated by proximity, similarity, and common motives and goals. Repeated contact and shared interests help people form groups.