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Class 12 Psychology Assignment CH-7

The document is an assignment for Class XII Psychology focusing on group and social processes. It includes questions on concepts such as groupthink, group polarization, norms, stages of group formation, and social loafing. The assignment encourages students to explore the dynamics of group behavior and the factors influencing individual contributions within a group setting.

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Class 12 Psychology Assignment CH-7

The document is an assignment for Class XII Psychology focusing on group and social processes. It includes questions on concepts such as groupthink, group polarization, norms, stages of group formation, and social loafing. The assignment encourages students to explore the dynamics of group behavior and the factors influencing individual contributions within a group setting.

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GYAN DEEP SR. SEC.

SCHOOL
CLASS XII
CHAPTER-7 (GROUP AND SOCIAL PROCESSES)
ASSIGNMENT: PSYCHOLOGY
1) The tendency for groups to make irrational or poor decisions due to group pressures is
known as_____________.
2) Identify the statements that are not true to group polarization:
I. It is a consequence of extreme cohesiveness.
II. Groups are more likely to take extreme decisions than individuals alone.
III. When you find people having similar views you perceive them as ingroup.
IV. As the group becomes one unit you begin to think, feel and act like them.
Options:
a) i and iv c) iii and iv
b) ii and iv d) ii and iii
3) What is the term for the unwritten rules that govern behaviour in a group?
a) Norms c) Roles
b) Expectations d) Goals
4) Which stage of group formation is characterized by conflicts and disagreements?
a) Forming c) Storming
b) Norming d) Performing
5) What is the phenomenon where group discussion leads to more extreme decisions?
a) Group think c) Group polarization
b) Social influence d) Confirmity
6) A group of friends discussing a social issue become more extreme in their views after talking.
What phenomenon is occurring?
7) Payal is a manager in an organization. To conduct a team building activity, she assigned work
to selected members randomly. She observed that while executing the task, there came a
stage when there was conflict among the members.
At what stage of group formation would this have taken place and explain the stage that is
likely to follow?
8) What is a primary group, and how does it differ from a secondary group?
9) What are the key elements of a group, and how do they influence individual behaviour?
10) Why do people join groups, and what needs do groups fulfill?
11) What are the stages of group formation, according to Tuckman’s model?
12) A group of students is assigned a project that requires them to work together to complete a
research paper. However, as the deadline approaches, some group members start to slack
off, relying on others to do the bulk of the work.
a) What is social loafing, and how is it evident in this group?
b) What factors might contribute to social loafing in this situation?
c) How can the group members address social loafing and ensure everyone contributes
equally?

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