1. Chapter 8 – Groups
Part 1: March 6, 2013

2. Groups and Social Processes
Groups - interact and perceive themselves as a unit/”us”
Different from ‘collectives’:
Functions of Groups:
Social interaction:
Roles:
Cohesiveness:

3. Presence of Others
How does presence of others (co-actors) influence us?
Early research – what were the results?

4. What is social facilitation?
1) Physio arousal from others
2) Dominant response
3) Type of task influences performance

5. Group Performance Process loss can reduce group perf. How?
Brainstorming example –
How do individuals vs. groups perform when brainstorming?
Any exceptions based on the task? (creative vs. recall)

6. Social Loafing
Group members don’t pull their weight to help the group.
Rowing experiments – what were the results?
What is the role of accountability?
Best solution?