CBSE Class 12 Psychology — Social Influence and Group Processes

Riya feels a strong sense of belonging and emotional attachment with her childhood family dance group, but when she joined the school council, she followed rules and communicated formally with its members. Identify the two types of groups Riya is part of and explain each with reference to the scenario.

During an inter-school science exhibition, • Riya, who usually works efficiently when alone, noticed a drop in her productivity while working with a team. • Her friend Arjun, however performed much better during the final group presentation than he did during rehearsals. • Meanwhile, during a debate on climate change, the group members who initially had mild views became more extreme after discussing their options together. • While playing tug of war, only Riya's teammates contributed less efforts in the group task compared to working alone. Based on the above situation, identify and explain any four psychological concepts related to group influence on individual behaviour.