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Groups And Leadership — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · Psychology

What Groups And Leadership covers in NIOS Class 10 Psychology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Psychology syllabus.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Psychology · 2026-27

Topics in Groups And Leadership

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1. Importance and Characteristics of Groups

  • A group is a collection of individuals working together toward a common goal under the direction of a leader.
  • Groups are central to human life because they help satisfy social, emotional, and task-related needs.
  • Groups provide belongingness, identity, recognition, prestige, security, and status.
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2. Group Dynamics, Cohesiveness, and Conformity

  • Group dynamics means the process by which the behavior of one member influences the behavior of other members in the group.
  • Group dynamics is affected by individual personality, social situation, and cultural traditions.
  • Cohesiveness is the shared perspective that binds members of a group or community together.
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3. Us and Them, Social Facilitation, Social Loafing, Group Polarization, and Group Think

  • People often classify others into 'us' and 'them' on the basis of shared characteristics.
  • This social categorization can lead to stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination.
  • Categorization has an adaptive function because responding to every person individually would overload cognitive assessment.
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4. Formal and Informal Groups and Group Development

  • Formal groups are established for a specific purpose and are formed to meet clearly defined goals.
  • Examples of formal groups include student project groups, committees, boards, and commissions.
  • Informal groups form naturally from interaction among individuals over time.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Groups and leadership in social psychology

GroupImportance of groupsGroup dynamicsCohesivenessConformityUs and themGroup effect on performanceSocial facilitation

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Key topics in Groups And Leadership include Importance and Characteristics of Groups, Group Dynamics, Cohesiveness, and Conformity, Us and Them, Social Facilitation, Social Loafing, Group Polarization, and Group Think, Formal and Informal Groups and Group Development. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
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