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Group Processes

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Psychology

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1

Nature of Group

  • A group is an organised system of two or more people who interact, are interdependent, share common goals, have defined roles, and follow norms.
  • Groups differ from crowds or audiences because they have structure, mutual dependence, and shared expectations.
  • Teams are a special type of group with complementary skills, shared accountability, and positive synergy.
2

Stages of Group Formation

  • Group formation occurs in four stages: Orientation, Focus, Regulation, and Formalization.
  • In Orientation, members assess potential benefits and get to know each other.
  • In Focus, members clarify goals, contributions, and expected rewards.
3

Types of Groups

  • Primary groups are small, close-knit, and emotionally bonded (e.g., family).
  • Secondary groups are larger, impersonal, and goal-oriented (e.g., political party).
  • Formal groups have official rules and defined roles (e.g., school, army).
4

Influence of Group on Individual Behaviour

  • Social facilitation: Presence of others improves performance on simple tasks but hinders complex ones.
  • Social loafing: Individuals exert less effort in groups when their contribution is not individually evaluated.
  • Group polarisation: Group discussion leads to more extreme decisions than individual opinions.

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A group is an organized systemGroups form in four stagesGroups can be classified as primaryBeing in a group affects howGroup polarization means group discussions make

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