6.11: Outcome: Group Dynamics
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Define types of groups and describe how group dynamics are impacted by leadership, size, and conformity
“Would you jump off a cliff just because your friends are doing it?” You may think about this age-old question differently after reading this section about groups and conformity. You’ll see that the pressure to conform with a group sometimes leads people to do uncharacteristic and sometimes obviously stupid things. You’ll also learn that the size and leadership styles of a group greatly affects how members act. Even weak connections with others form an important network that provide us with benefits and opportunities, as explained in the following video:
What you’ll learn to do:
- Understand primary and secondary groups, in-groups and out-groups, and reference groups
- Describe how size influences group dynamics
- Compare different styles of leadership
- Explain how conformity is impacted by groups
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
The learning activities for this section include:
- Reading: Types of Groups
- Reading: Group Size and Structure
- Reading: Leadership Styles
- Reading: Conformity
- Self-Check: Group Dynamics
Supplemental MaterialEven weak connections with others form an important network that provide us with benefits and opportunities, as explained in this video from Norton Sociology. |
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