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Associations Are Splinter Groups Within a Larger Group

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Associations are splinter groups within a larger group.


Definitions:

Allocentric

Describing an outward-looking approach to life, where the focus is on others and the larger group, as opposed to self-centered interests.

Sociocentric

A perspective or approach that prioritizes the group over the individual, common in collectivist cultures, influencing social behavior and norms.

Balance Theory

A theory in social psychology that suggests individuals strive for harmony and consistency in their relationships and beliefs, leading them to change their attitudes when they feel imbalance.

Tension

A state of mental or emotional strain resulting from challenging or demanding circumstances.

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